Brenda M. Fernandez
La Porte
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over five years of diverse medical experience, progressing from Certified Nursing Assistant to Medical Assistant and Licensed Vocational Nurse. Renowned for exceptional leadership in exceeding client and organizational expectations, with a solid background in patient care and support ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Expertise in patient monitoring is complemented by a proven ability to complete projects ahead of schedule. Committed to fostering effective team collaboration and adapting to evolving healthcare needs, driving positive health outcomes for patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse PRN
THE MERIDIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
GALVESTON, TEXAS
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Cared for 8-10 patients at a time either on the Rehab or Skill nursing floor
- Measured vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiratory rate
- Performed glucose checks for diabetic patients
- Provided wound care
- Performed Tracheostomy Care
- Performed G-tube and Peg-tube feeding and medication administration
- Administered Medication such as oral, injection, topical, sublingual
- Performed patient charting using the point electronic health record system
- Assisted with ADLS
- Responded to emergency codes
- Performed patient assessments
LVN
GALVESTON COUNTY COASTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
TEXAS CITY, TEXAS
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Worked with more than 3 providers, 5 or more residents nurse, 5 or more medical assistants and 3 or more nurses in a very busy and high paced clinic to keep patient flow.
- Measured vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressures, weight, height, and heart rate on patients needing family planning and expectant mothers.
- Prepared room for procedures.
- Recorded information on charts and transferred to EMR’s.
- Performed blood glucose checks
- Cleaned instruments for sterilizations.
- Ordered labs for results as needed on a nightly basis.
- Kept rooms cleaned and stocked for upcoming patients.
- Translated for providers, nurses and residents needing help with Spanish speakers.
- Chaperoned residents and providers when needed
- Assisted with minor procedures in office.
- Provided wound care
- Administered pediatric and adult immunizations and medications
- Provide resident with Diabetic, Hypertension, and how to administer insulin teaching
- Respond to emergency codes
- Medication Refills
- Lead nurse role maintaining clinic flow
- Assisted with Prior Authorizations
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
GALVESTON COUNTY COASTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
TEXAS CITY, TEXAS
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked with more than 3 providers, 5 or more residents and 4 nurses in a very busy and high paced clinic to keep patient flow.
- Measured vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressures, weight, height, and heart rate on patients needing family planning and expectant mothers.
- Prepared room for procedures.
- Recorded information on charts and transferred to EMR’s.
- Performed blood glucose and A1C’s on patients.
- Cleaned instruments for sterilizations.
- Ordered labs for results as needed on a nightly basis.
- Kept rooms cleaned and stocked for upcoming patients.
- Translated for providers, nurses and residents needing help with Spanish speakers.
- Chaperoned residents and providers when needed
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
PRIVATE HOME HEALTH
BEAUMONT, TEXAS
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Worked with an elderly couple with their daily living.
- Measured vital signs, such as pulse rates, temperatures, blood pressures, weight, height, heart rates on the couple.
- Helped with baths and assisted with dressing.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND12-2025
LVN Program - NURSING
SAN JACINTO COLLEGE
PEARLAND, TEXAS08-2021
High School Diploma -
Bob Hope High School
Port Arthur, TX06-2012
Skills
- BLS certified
- Medication Administration
- Medical Communications
- Medical Records
- Patient Preparation
- EKG trained
- Microsoft Word
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- G-tube and Peg-tube
- Tracheostomy care
- NG tube
- Wound Care
- Process laboratory test
- IV medication administration and monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Aseptic techniques
- HIPAA guideline adherence
- ADL assistance
Certification
Registered Nurse [RN], License # 1053006
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse PRN
THE MERIDIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
01.2024 - 09.2024
LVN
GALVESTON COUNTY COASTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
07.2022 - 01.2024
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
GALVESTON COUNTY COASTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
10.2018 - 01.2020
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
PRIVATE HOME HEALTH
12.2016 - 05.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
ALLEGANY COLLEGE OF MARYLAND
LVN Program - NURSING
SAN JACINTO COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
Bob Hope High School