Adam Fernandez
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Professional medical professional, certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and current prosthetics resident with a Master of Science degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Loma Linda University with significant experience in clinical settings, ready to excel in this role. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in diagnostic procedures, patient care, and emergency response. Known for adaptability, reliability, and strong commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Prosthetic Resident
Evergreen Prosthetics & Orthotics
Grand Junction, CO
05.2025 - Current
- Evaluate patient needs and deliver comprehensive prosthetic solutions from casting through final fitting and follow-up.
- Partner with surgeons and rehabilitation teams to drive patient-centered treatment outcomes.
- Guide patients through hands-on training and ongoing device troubleshooting.
- Lead day-to-day clinic management including workflow coordination, supply oversight, and regulatory compliance when manager is out.
Orthotic Resident
Evergreen Prosthetics & Orthotics
Federal Way, WA
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Conduct patient assessments and fabricate, fit and modify orthotic devices to individual specifications.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians and physiotherapist to develop evidence-based treatment plans.
- Educate patients on proper device use, care, and maintenance while addressing fitting concerns.
Orthotic Fitter
Alcam medical
Riverside, CA
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Direct patient care at various location types including hospitals, inpatient and outpatient clinics, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.
- Performed the necessary procedures to independently and without direct supervision deliver the appropriate orthotic service.
Education
Bachelors of Science (Cum Laude), Masters of Orthotics and Prosthetics -
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA06-2023
Undergraduate Classes - undefined
Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA06-2020
Spanish Immersion, Nursing
Universidad Adventista Del Plata
Libertador San Martín, Entre Ríos, Argentina06-2018
Language and culture
Villa Aurora
Florence, Italy07-2017
Skills
- Actively participate with the treatment team using advanced medical knowledge to create treatment plans
- Conduct clinical patient analysis such as gait, range of motion, life style, etc for patients with complex medical conditions
- Identification of physical abnormalities, deviations, and complicating conditions
- Ethical and compassionate practice
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Therapeutic interventions
CLINCAL ROTATION
- Loma Linda Medical Center East Campus Loma Linda, CA June 2022—December 2023
- Redlands Prosthetics & Orthotics Group, Inc. Redlands, CA April 2022—June 2022
EXTERNSHIP
University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, CA January 2023—March 2023
RESEARCH
- Loma Linda University Graduate Researcher 'Comparing Tensile Strength of 3/16in Recycled Polypropylene and Manufactured Extruded Polypropylene Sheets' January 2022—September 2022
- Compared the tensile strength of 3/16in recycled Polypropylene Homopolymer (PPH) to the standard extruded sheet PPH used in the industry.
PRACTICAL CURRICULUM
- Cascade CEU AFOs and Knee Orthoses Loma Linda University November 2022
- Proteor Practical Curriculum Prosthetic Feet Loma Linda University November 2022
- SPS CEU Quattro Knee and Mechanical Prosthetic Knee Considerations Loma Linda University July 2022
- Naked Prosthetics Practical Curriculum All Devices Loma Linda University May 2022
- Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber Practical Curriculum Created dynamic AFO using pre-preg carbon Loma Linda University May 2022
Additional Professional Experience
Bellman, 07/2023 to 02/2024
Yamaha Resort and Casino - San Manuel, CA
- Assisted guests with luggage.
- Performed housekeeper duties during night shift.
- Performed as concierge when needed.
Bellman and Parking Attendant , 10/2018 to 03/2020
Interstate Hotels & AAA Parking - Yountville, CA
- Assisted hotel guests with parking their vehicles and retrieving their vehicles.
- Helped hotel guests with luggage and any special needs.
- Performed as concierge when needed.
Administrative Assistant, 5/2015 to 05/2017
Prima Wawona - Kerman, CA
- Assisted in reviewing timecards for approximately 300 employees.
- Collected payroll checks from the corporate office and distributed to the different job sites.
- Auditor for the packing rotation line.
Timeline
Prosthetic Resident
Evergreen Prosthetics & Orthotics
05.2025 - Current
Orthotic Resident
Evergreen Prosthetics & Orthotics
06.2024 - 05.2025
Orthotic Fitter
Alcam medical
02.2022 - 12.2022
Undergraduate Classes - undefined
Pacific Union College
Bachelors of Science (Cum Laude), Masters of Orthotics and Prosthetics -
Loma Linda University
Spanish Immersion, Nursing
Universidad Adventista Del Plata
Language and culture
Villa Aurora