Ronniecia Rutledge, RN, was recognized at the Baton Rouge District Nurses Association as a recipient of the "Celebrate Nursing Award".
As an ER nurse, Ro is recognized for her dedication to the advancement of nursing practice and for excelling in nursing, encouraging professional development, and promoting a positive image of nursing.
As outlined in her nomination letter, Ro is credentialed in BLS,ACLS, MOAB, TNCC. She is Certified in the NIH stroke scale assessment and has completed training in use of the Emergency Severity Index ( ESI) Triage Assessment Tool.
Ronniecia is a Member of the Emergency Nurses Association, Mississippi Nurses Association and the LRMC Hero club, as well as an active member of Chapel Baptist Church. Additionally, she serves on the board of directors for the Ms-Lou Health & Wellness non-profit organization whose mission is:
To improve the general health and well-being of men, women and children living in poverty stricken areas with limited resources.
When asked “Why did you become an RN & Why should I hire you in our ED?
She simply stated, “I knew I would become a good nurse, but I wanted to be more than just a good nurse. I wanted to be a nurse who made a difference in the workplace. I wanted to become the type of nurse who improved the lives of my patients by providing quality compassionate care. When I think about all of the patients and their loved ones that I have worked with over the years I know that I gave a little piece of myself to each of them and they to me. Those threads makeup a beautiful tapestry in my mind. This is my nursing career and I will always seek to learn and progress within the profession."
