About Renee Roche, SM, APRN, FNP-C
Renee Roche, SM, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Renee Roche is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of diverse clinical and leadership experience. She specializes in primary care, wound care, critical care, home health, hospice, and infusion therapy, providing compassionate, patient-focused care across a wide range of healthcare settings.
About
Renee Roche, APRN, FNP-C, WCC joined Cenla Physicians Healthcare in 2025. She is board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and brings over 18 years of clinical experience across multiple nursing and nurse practitioner roles.
She began her career as a registered nurse in inpatient and outpatient settings, gaining extensive experience in ICU, medical-surgical, oncology, home health, hospice, and infusion therapy. She later advanced into primary care and wound care as a Family Nurse Practitioner, where she focuses on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and patient education.
Renee has also served in leadership roles, including Director of Nursing, where she oversaw clinical operations, mentored staff, and implemented patient-centered practices to enhance care quality and team performance. She is known for her calm presence in high-pressure environments, strong advocacy for patients and families, and collaborative approach to care.
Outside of medicine, Renee enjoys spending time in the garden or pool-side with family and her best friend, Harper — her 1-year-old Cocker Spaniel.
Education
Renee Roche holds advanced credentials as an APRN and Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified (FNP-C), along with Wound Care Certification (WCC). She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northwestern State University, providing a strong academic foundation for her clinical and leadership roles in healthcare.
Awards & Recognition
Renee Roche is recognized for her leadership, clinical expertise, and commitment to excellence in patient care across diverse healthcare settings. She is an active member of the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners (LANO) and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), reflecting her dedication to professional growth and advancing nursing standards.
Specialty
Renee focuses on comprehensive primary care, preventive health, chronic disease management, and advanced wound care. Her background in critical care and nursing leadership allows her to provide attentive, well-rounded care for patients across both acute and chronic conditions.
Experience
Renee Roche brings over 18 years of experience in clinical care and nursing leadership, spanning ICU, medical-surgical, oncology, wound care, home health, hospice, and infusion therapy settings. Her career includes leadership roles as Director of Nursing, where she oversaw clinical operations, mentored staff, and implemented patient-centered practices to improve patient outcomes and team performance.
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