Fernanda Soto
Compassionate and motivated new graduate Registered Nurse with clinical experience in high-acuity healthcare settings, including the Emergency Department and trauma units at a level one trauma center. Completed clinical hours caring for diverse patient populations in fast-paced environments, developing skills in patient assessment, vital-sign monitoring, prioritization, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Additionally completed clinical rotations in the trauma surgical Intensive care unit, gaining exposure to critically ill patients, complex medical conditions, advanced monitoring, and evidence-based nursing interventions. Eager to begin my nursing career in a supportive and challenging environment where I can continue developing my clinical skills while providing compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care.
Work History
Medical Assistant
3 Years- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
Medical Assistant
3 Months- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Medical Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Skills
Certification
Registered Nurse Multi State Compact license
BLS ceritified