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Kelsey Fernandes

Tulare,CA

Summary

Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 1 year of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing and prescribing treatments or medications to address diverse conditions. Passionate about patient education and promoting sustainable wellness habits to mitigate pain and illness.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath
04.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to concerns.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in providing comprehensive care to patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement holistic care approaches for chronic disease management.
  • Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education and counseling on lifestyle modifications.
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, accurately diagnosing conditions, and determining appropriate interventions.
  • Managed acute and chronic illnesses, developing personalized treatment plans that addressed patients'' unique needs.

Registered Nurse

Wellpath
12.2020 - 04.2023
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Registered Nurse

Kaweah Delta Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2020
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Education

Master of Science - FNP

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - BSN

California State University - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
12.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Physical Examinations
  • Diagnostic Screenings
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Communication
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Physical assessments
  • Women's health
  • Healthcare management
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Health Promotion
  • Medical Charting
  • Patient Assessment

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath
04.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Wellpath
12.2020 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse

Kaweah Delta Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2020

Master of Science - FNP

Walden University

Bachelor of Science - BSN

California State University - Bakersfield

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of The Sequoias

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