Alice Fernandez
Houston,TX
Summary
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Health System
El Cajon, California
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Registered Nurse
Delta Home Health Care
San Diego, California
08.2016 - 08.2024
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
Unicare Home Health Care
Escondido, California
08.2011 - 01.2023
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Registered Nurse
Alpha Plus Home Health
Spring Valley, California
07.2009 - 05.2011
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
San Juan De Dios
Pasay City, Philippines04-1995
Skills
- Medical assessment
- Critical Care
- Diabetes management
- Care Planning
- Infectious disease control
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Wound Care
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Long-Term Care
- HIPAA Education
- Compassion and Empathy
- Medication Administration
- Licensed RN
- Patient Relations
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Patient Assessments
- Family Education
- Home Health Care
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Discharge coordination
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient Management
- Infection control measures
- Patient Assessment
- Home visits
- Intake and discharge
Certification
- Texas Board Of Nursing
- CPR BLS
- Texas Driver's license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Health System
05.2021 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Delta Home Health Care
08.2016 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Unicare Home Health Care
08.2011 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Alpha Plus Home Health
07.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
San Juan De Dios
- Texas Board Of Nursing
- CPR BLS
- Texas Driver's license
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