Wilmer Roca
Hicksville
Summary
Demonstrates strong leadership and critical thinking skills in nursing management, effectively enhancing patient care through team collaboration and policy implementation. Proven ability to manage complex clinical situations while fostering a supportive environment for staff development and operational efficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Manager
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Far Rockaway
04.2026 - Current
- Manage and lead both Ambulatory Surgical and Post Anesthesia Care units in their daily operation. Manage pre surgical staff in calling patients for their scheduling, prepare patients for surgery, Kronos scheduling for the staff, conducting monthly unit staff meetings and perform audits for progress improvement. Coordinate with surgeons and anesthesiologists with their scheduled cases and discuss next day OR cases.
- 2 mo
Assistant Director of Nursing
Northwell Health
Glen Cove
06.2020 - 02.2026
- Provided leadership and support to the nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and protocols
- Supervise a team of nurses and nursing assistants, scheduling shifts and assignments effectively
- Conducts huddles and debriefs to the staff post patient falls, pos RRTs and codes.
- Handles all staff, family, and visitor's complaints with service recovery provided
- 5 yr 8 mo
Nurse Manager Surgery Unit
Saint Joseph Hospital
Bethpage
09.2017 - 06.2020
- 36-bed surgical unit
- Manage 24-hour inpatient and outpatient combined medical and surgical patients. Supervise full-time nursing and ancillary staff. Responsible for scheduling, evaluation, and following up on the staff's progress when it comes to upholding the standard of care. Attend various meetings and programs in the hospital.
- 2 yr 9 mo
Nursing Administrative Supervisor
Saint Joseph Hospital
Bethpage
02.2009 - 09.2017
- Provides effective direction, guidance, and leadership over the clinical staff for effective teamwork and motivation. Acts as a positive role model for the staff and a resource person for the whole hospital. Assist in the management of patient flow and access and matches patient volumes and staffing to meet the expectation of the patients/customers.
- 8 yr 7 mo
Nursing Administrative Supervisor
Mercy Medical Center
Rockville Centre
12.2008 - 09.2017
- Provides effective direction, guidance, and leadership over the clinical staff for effective teamwork and motivation. Admits and serves as bed board personnel during off-hours. Acts as a positive role model for the staff and a resource person for the whole hospital. Assist in the management of patient flow and access and matches patient volumes and staffing to meet the expectation of the patients/customers.
- 8 yr 9 mo
Nursing Administrative Supervisor
Saint John's Hospital Queens
Woodhaven
10.2007 - 02.2009
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining standards of nursing practice and performance, the delivery of care in accordance with established standards of care. Direct, facilitate, and evaluate work performance of nursing personnel and maximize patient outcomes in collaboration with nurse managers and directors. Serve as a resource person and positive role model to the staff. Assist in the management of patient flow and access and matches patient volumes and staffing to meet the expectation of the patients/customers.
- 1 yr 4 mo
Staff Nurse
The Parkway Hospital
Forest Hills
08.1995 - 12.2007
- Worked as a staff nurse in a 16-bed combined medical and surgical intensive care unit. Assisted doctors in performing procedures such as Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, chest tube insertion, external pacing, and cardioversion.
- 12 yr 4 mo
Education
Master's degree - Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL02-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain View College School of Nursing
Valencia, P1001-1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain View College
United States09-1987
Master's degree - nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, United StatesBachelor's of Science - Nursing
Mountain View College
United StatesSkills
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
- Nurse management
- Nursing
- ICU Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Supervising experience
- Basic life support
- Leadership
- Patient assessment
- Mentoring
- Team management
- Long-term care facility experience
- Policy & process development
- Complaint handling
- Vascular access
- Perioperative care
- PACU experience
- Ambulatory surgery center experience
- EHR systems
- Microsoft Office
- Decision making
- Training delivery
- Team development
- Intensive care
- Healthcare management
- Teamwork
- Infection prevention
- Infection control
- Administrative experience
- Outpatient surgery experience
- Outpatient experience
- Computer skills
- Computer operation
- Outpatient services management
Certification
- Related licenses and certifications come from the candidate's resume and profile.
- Nursing Licenses
- RN
- Expires: February 2028
- Certifications
- CCRN
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Infection Control Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- ACLS Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse Manager
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
04.2026 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Northwell Health
06.2020 - 02.2026
Nurse Manager Surgery Unit
Saint Joseph Hospital
09.2017 - 06.2020
Nursing Administrative Supervisor
Saint Joseph Hospital
02.2009 - 09.2017
Nursing Administrative Supervisor
Mercy Medical Center
12.2008 - 09.2017
Nursing Administrative Supervisor
Saint John's Hospital Queens
10.2007 - 02.2009
Staff Nurse
The Parkway Hospital
08.1995 - 12.2007
Master's degree - Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain View College School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mountain View College
Master's degree - nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Mountain View College