Curriculum Vitae
LAUREN ROCHA, BSN, RN ********@*****.***
Midland, TX 79701
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OBJECTIVE
I am a determined DNP-PNP candidate looking to fill a position as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in a revered children’s health program. I have over 10 years of bedside nursing experience with both neonatal and pediatric populations. I enjoy working in settings where holistic health and wellness is the primary objective, and is achieved using a team approach. I love building trusting relationships with families, but most of all interacting with children and helping them achieve their health goals.
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Nursing Practice with Emphasis in Pediatrics-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Missouri, Sinclair School of Nursing, expected graduation May 2017
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Mount St. Mary's College, 2006
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
State of Texas Registered Nurse’s License
2013-Present
State of California Registered Nurse’s License
2006-Present
Basic Life Support (BLS)
2006-present, renewed May 2015
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
2006-present, renewed October 2016
EMPLOYMENT
Registered Nurse, Midland Memorial Hospital, Pediatrics
2014-present
Directly provides the highest quality of care to children ages newborn to 18 years in a pediatric medical-surgical setting, including thorough assessment, medication management, and post-operative care. Implements new treatments and therapies based on current pediatric research. Provides parents and families with excellent and supportive education.
Registered Nurse, Medical Center Hospital, NICU
2013-2014
Directly provides the highest quality of care to infants in a level three neonatal ICU setting, including management of ventilated patients, brain cooling therapy, and developmental support. Provides parents with excellent and supportive education.
Registered Nurse, CHOC Children's Hospital, NICU
2006-2013
Directly provides the highest quality of care to infants in a level three neonatal ICU setting, including management of ventilated patients, brain cooling therapy, post-operative care, heart lung bypass, and developmental support. Implements new treatments and therapies based on the most recent research in a teaching hospital. Provides parents with excellent and supportive education. Holds position as Charge RN and team leader: creates staff assignments and provides shift support to nursing staff. Acts as a preceptor for new graduate nurses and assists with training new hires.
HONORS
Infant driven feeding champion, CHOC Children’s Hospital, 2011
Dean's List, Mount St. Mary's College, Spring 2003-Fall 2004
President's Scholarship, Mount St. Mary's College, 2002-2006
REFERENCES
References are available upon request.