Amber La Roche
About Amber La Roche
Amber La Roche is an Emergency Room Nurse at UF Health Jacksonville, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Nursing with Honors from the University of North Florida and has experience in various healthcare roles, including Medical Assistant and Nurse Intern.
Work at UF Health Jacksonville
Amber La Roche has been employed as an Emergency Room Nurse at UF Health Jacksonville since 2023. In this role, she provides critical care to patients in a fast-paced emergency department. Her responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering treatments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Amber La Roche completed her nursing degree with Honors from the University of North Florida's Hick's Honors College. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse in 2023. Additionally, she holds a minor in Spanish Language, which enhances her ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients.
Background in Nursing
Amber La Roche has a diverse background in nursing and healthcare. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Nurse Intern at Ascension from 2022 to 2023. She also gained experience as a Medical Assistant at PSI Behavioral Health LLC from 2021 to 2023, and as a Patient Transporter at both Orange Park Medical Center and St. Vincent's HealthCare from 2018 to 2021.
Professional Experience
Amber La Roche's professional experience includes various roles in healthcare settings. Her tenure as a Nurse Intern at Ascension allowed her to apply her nursing education in a clinical environment. As a Medical Assistant at PSI Behavioral Health LLC, she supported patient care and administrative tasks. Her early experience as a Patient Transporter at two different medical facilities provided her with foundational knowledge in patient care and hospital operations.