Kaitlyn Fernandez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 7 years of expertise in nursing. Proficient in medication administration and patient education, ensuring quality outcomes through strong clinical judgment and collaborative teamwork. Skilled in direct patient care, advocacy, and multidisciplinry collaboration. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and health outcomes through tailored care plans and family education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, NICU
Valley Children's Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided comprehensive neonatal care, ensuring optimal health outcomes for critically ill infants.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications, maintaining precise documentation of patient responses.
- Educated families on infant care techniques, promoting understanding and involvement in treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care while ensuring all NICU standards were met or exceeded.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Oncology
Valley Children's Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Administered chemotherapy and supportive care to pediatric oncology patients, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated families on treatment protocols and side effects, fostering understanding and compliance with care regimens.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, promptly addressing changes to maintain optimal health outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for pediatric oncology care, enhancing team competency and confidence.
Pediatric Nurse Extern
Valley Children's Hospital
05.2014 - 06.2016
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments under supervision of registered nurses.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Supported patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety in pediatric oncology and hematology units.
- Enhanced patient care by providing specialized support to pediatric patients and their families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Fresno
05-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
Basic Life Support Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, NICU
Valley Children's Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Oncology
Valley Children's Hospital
07.2016 - 06.2021
Pediatric Nurse Extern
Valley Children's Hospital
05.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Fresno