Fernando Mijares

• Collaborated with physicians regarding complex medical cases involving cardiac telemetry patients.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the Cardiac Telemetry unit.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.

• Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities while adhering to evidence-based practices.
• Assisted with the opening of a new 9 bed MPCU while completing a 12 month integration to critical care course

• Provided direct supervision to nursing staff including hiring, disciplinary action, staff assignments, and performance evaluations.
• Participated in quality metric improvement projects focused on patient safety and decreasing fall rates.
• 2 years experience as a charge nurse serving as a front line leader for the unit.
• Actively participated in the expansion of a 36 bed unit into a 42 bed unit

• Performed assessments of the physical and psychological well-being of patients following surgical procedures.
• Educated patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from the PACU.
• Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring their safety and comfort.

Collaborated with healthcare team to deliver high-quality care to a vulnerable and underserved patient population

Participated in providing care for non English speaking patients and simultaneously enhanced my understanding of medical terminology in Spanish.