Expertise:
Working with geriatric patients
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Salsa dancing; Spending time outdoors; Cooking
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, California State University at Long Beach (2007)
Charity:
American Cancer Society; Children's Charities
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to having a good heart and being compassionate toward others.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she always wanted to be a nurse.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Da Rocha speaks fluent English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. She has prepared and given presentations to seniors on preventing falls.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessing patients and facility problems; Performing interventions and blood transfusions; Overseeing patient's pain management; Apply dressings; Administering medications; Working with doctors
Education Certifications:
Certification in Basic Life Support; Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support; Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Certification in Chemotherapy; Certification in Ventilator Therapy; Certification in Orthopedics; Certified Vocational Nurse
Awards/Honors:
Employee of the Year; Letters of Recommendations, Doctors
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Da Rocha would like to move into clinical education or become a geriatric nurse practitioner.