Rochelle Tucker
Huntley,MT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Able to resolve conflicts independently with high client satisfaction. Proven ability to motivate others to work as a team through delegation to meet or exceed standards. Develop and implement educational programs to elevate compassionate, quality care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Educator Instructor
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments for 150-200 biweekly.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare with our NRP and BLS classes.
- Maintained student attendance records and grades using Moodle for over 200 staff personnel.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning including HOSPITAL SKILLS DAY.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Riverside Community Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided coverage of patients for staff breaks and lunches. Assisted with patient care and lactation
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of 65 nurses for NICU; including programs such as: STAR RN/PLUS Program (NEW GRAD), Nursing students, COPE Students and Preceptorship.
- Improved patient care, outcomes and nursing staff performance by initiating teamwork with education and accountability in the NICU, Mother Baby and Labor and Delivery units.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of compassionate care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers and Director to promptly correct problems and improve services, initiating teamwork environment.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper Central Line care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes for all units within Women and Children's Department.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and physicians to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
- Coordinated seamless transitions of care across various healthcare settings by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Advocated for patients' physical, psychosocial, developmental, spiritual and emotional needs during planning.
- Provided comprehensive parent education on disease management, medication administration, and infant-care techniques encompassing the mind and body as a whole.
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Shared Services, NICU
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care in 15-bed small baby unit, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
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Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario, CA07.2015
Skills
- Payroll
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Information Assistance
- Policy and Program Development
- In-Service Programs
- Employee Training Programs
- Nurse Scheduling/ Staffing Requirements
- Learning Strategies
- Shared Governance
- New Staff Orientation
- Special Events
- Operational Standards
Certification
Registered Nurse License
S.T.A.B.L.E. program
Neonatal Resuscitation Program-NRP
Basic Life Support-BLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support-ACLS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support-PALS
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
Nursing Educator Instructor
Riverside University Health System Medical Center
01.2023 - 02.2025
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Riverside Community Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Loma Linda University Shared Services, NICU
08.2019 - 05.2021
Staff Registered Nurse, NICU
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
04.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
West Coast University
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