Ariadna Fernandez, MD
Miami Lakes,FL
Summary
Compassionate physician bringing OVER 10 years of comprehensive experience in diagnosing, treating and providing continuous care to hospital inpatients. Determined and understanding with exceptional verbal and written communication abilities. Fully bilingual in Spanish/English. Strongly committed to providing all patients with excellent care and support to help improve quality of life while adhering to quality metrics. EHR Proficiency in Cerner, Meditech, and Epic.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Hospitalist
Inpatient , LLC/Team Health/QMC/ H1/H2
08.2022 - Current
- Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic and tests such as x-rays to manage patient care.
- Maintained patient medical records using CERNER/MEDITECH
- Managed ventilated patients carefully, balancing stats and interventions for optimal short- and long-term health.
- Reduced patient loads through balanced treatment plans involving minimizing length of hospital stays and implementing effective at-home and specialist care.
- Phoned in prescriptions to preferred pharmacies and assisted with processing medical assistance applications to handle patient pharmacy and payment needs.
- Avoided reoccurrence of preventable conditions by educating patients on important lifestyle choices.
- Helped coordinate responses to emerging public health issues involving hospital care and managed smooth implementation with residents and staff.
- Triaged and assessed phone calls from facilities, physicians and patients to prioritize care and quickly handle urgent issues.
- Initiated interaction with primary care physicians to determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
- Responded to pharmacy calls, phone messages and voicemails and signed discharge summaries to maintain files with updated information.
- Handled as many as 30 patients each day, transitioning care between departments and outside physicians.
- Assessed patient health at admissions and regular intervals to stay on top of changing medical conditions.
- Updated charts in hospital system with full patient histories, diagnoses and observations from rounds.
- Investigated patient medical coverage to determine coverage eligibility.
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to manage patient care.
- Conducted preoperative evaluations to advise surgeons of patient risk status and recommended interventions to minimize risks.
- Effectively communicated with floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
- Counseled and educated patients on self-care skills, disease prevention and health promotion
Internal Medicine Resident
Palmetto General Hospital
Hialeah, FL
06.2019 - 06.2022
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Leon Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to diagnose patients with various conditions, ailments and injuries. Treated their illnesses
- Recorded medical histories, test results and vital statistics to maintain accurate, up-to-date patient medical records.
- Maintained patient medical records using EPIC
- Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations.
- Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Operated at full capacity on 24-hour schedule often with shifts during holidays and weekends to meet community demands.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Hired, onboarded and supervised nursing staff efficiently
Nurse Practitioner
Neurology Consultants
11.2009 - 04.2012
- Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic and tests such as x-rays to manage patient care.
- Maintained patient medical records using Cerner
- Communicated with primary care physicians to discuss and determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
- Conducted preoperative evaluations to advise surgeons of patient risk status and recommended interventions to minimize risks.
- Effectively communicated with physicians and floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
- Counseled and educated patients and family members on self-care skills, disease prevention and health promotion.
- Coordinated and directed patient care activities of the supporting staff.
- Developed, implemented and revised policies and procedures to facilitate growth and evolution of Hospitalist program.
- Catered to patient needs by coordinating speech, physical and occupational therapies.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to reduce patient's length of stay and prevent complications.
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Inpatient
05.2008 - 10.2009
- Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations. Treated their illness.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic and tests such as x-rays; to manage patient care.
- Maintained patient medical records.
- Communicated with primary care physicians to discuss and determine admission and discharge plans for patients.
- Conducted preoperative evaluations to advise surgeons of patient risk status and recommended interventions to minimize risks.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Scheduled and followed up on patient appointments, maximizing continuity of care.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Liaised with healthcare teams to determine best course of action for patients.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology
University Of Miami Health System
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations. Treated their illnesses. Provided coverage for medical "problems and concerns" overnight.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostics and tests to manage patient care.
- Conducted preoperative evaluations to advise surgeons of patient risk status and recommended interventions to minimize risks.
- Effectively communicated with the floor nurses to anticipate patient needs and facilitate order fulfillment.
- Recorded medical histories, test results and vital statistics to maintain accurate, up-to-date patient medical records.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Performed diagnostic cardiac catheterization procedures to assess heart muscles, valves and arteries.
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Completed daily rounds with patients to check conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Worked closely with special patient population as part of research into effects of CHF disease on cardiac function.
- Conducted Bruce Protocol treadmill tests to evaluate heart's effectiveness and interpreted results.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Collaborated on strategic planning and kept practice operations aligned with organizational mission, vision and goals.
- Made patient rounds, observed conditions of patient and notified medical care team of changes to health status of patients under care.
Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology
Cedars Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Updated charts with latest information, test results and differential diagnoses.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Ordered laboratory tests and analyzed results to make accurate decisions about planned treatments.
- Provided rapid, skilled and knowledgeable response in medical emergencies to provide critical care and stabilize situations.
- Educated patients about conditions, treatment options and healthy choices in order to improve overall wellbeing.
- Coordinated and delivered comprehensive diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases.
- Completed full and partial assessments and standardized tests to evaluate patient conditions and responses.
- Immunized patients to reduce transmission of preventable diseases.
- Prescribed medications, explaining side effects and possible adverse reactions to keep patients informed and alert to potential issues
- Provided long-term, comprehensive medical care for patients.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic Florida
06.2004 - 05.2006
- Obtained patients' medical histories and presenting problems to inform of diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Educated patients on procedures, treatment plans, medications and preventive measures.
- Improved patients' wellbeing by advising on medical and lifestyle issues impacting current health.
- Prescribed medications or treatment regimens to address patient conditions.
- Consulted on outside cases with generalists and specialists needing specific expertise.
- Conducted discharge planning and discharge patients.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Mount Sinai Medical Center
06.2000 - 06.2004
- Obtained and recorded patients' medical histories and treatment progress for optimal work conditions.
- Followed universal or standard precautions consistently to protect patients and staff.
- Investigated and identified environmental factors impacting patient's health, including allergies.
- ensured that the patients were fit for the job and that the job was fit for the patients.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Washington University of Health And Science
Belize 08.2015
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Miami, FL05.2000
Skills
- Critical thinking, analytical with good communication skills
- Time management and organizational habits
- Kind, friendly, positive attitude
- accountable, reliable and trustworthy
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Management
- Discharge Planning
- Medical Diagnosis
- Internal Medicine
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Patient Examinations
- Test Results Interpretation
- Progress Monitoring
Certification
- INTERNAL MEDICINE Training - 2019-2022
- FLORIDA MEDICAL LICENSE - ACTIVE
- FEDERAL DEA License - ACTIVE
Timeline
Hospitalist
Inpatient , LLC/Team Health/QMC/ H1/H2
08.2022 - Current
Internal Medicine Resident
Palmetto General Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2022
Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Leon Medical Center
09.2015 - 06.2019
Nurse Practitioner
Neurology Consultants
11.2009 - 04.2012
Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Inpatient
05.2008 - 10.2009
Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology
University Of Miami Health System
01.2007 - 12.2007
Nurse Practitioner, Gastroenterology
Cedars Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic Florida
06.2004 - 05.2006
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Mount Sinai Medical Center
06.2000 - 06.2004
M.D. - Medicine
Washington University of Health And Science
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
- INTERNAL MEDICINE Training - 2019-2022
- FLORIDA MEDICAL LICENSE - ACTIVE
- FEDERAL DEA License - ACTIVE
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