Kimberly Fernandez

• Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
• Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
• Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
• Prevented complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
• Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
• Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
• Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
• Developed strong relationships with local specialists to facilitate seamless referral processes when advanced care was required for patients'' wellbeing.
• Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
• Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.

1. Assist physicians with encoding orders to the health care system, from admission to discharge.

2. Ensure that all required tests/ labs are ordered and patient consent is secured

3. Closely coordinate with other members of the Healthcare team and other specialties in order to secure the hightest quality of care for patients

4. Provide physician with a daily list of patients to be seen and appropriate documentation to formulate an accurate clinical picture

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams ( residents) to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients(veterans) with multiple comorbidities.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• One step below ICU. Served as Liason of patient and families to the multidisciplinary team/staff.
• Prepared the unit for change to the Cerner System of computerized medical record keeping from McKessen
• Helped facilitate LRMC becoming a nationally recognized stroke center

• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
• Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
• Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
• Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
• Handled/taught to physicians and staff various computerized charting and record-keeping methods as vice chair of the Informatics Committee, including chemotherapy documentation through the Cerner System and data entry in the computerize physician ordering entry (CPOE).
• Served on the Evidence- Based Practice and Research Committee; leading the execution and integration of research into practice, with primary focus on enhancing nursing care and improving patient outcomes
• Gained selection as a member of the Skin Team, accountable for educating both staff and patients as well as monitoring patients' skin condition to decrease the amounts of hospital acquired skin injuries ( skin tears and ulcers).
• Accomplished the role of charge nurse for various units; expertly supervised and offered stewardship as well as guidance to the staff in order to provide excellent patient care and improve employee recruitment and retention.

• Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
• Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
• Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
• Oversaw documentation and proactively communicated with new nurses and nursing students
• Interpreted various cardiac rhythms and attended to the needs of patients in various stages of illness
• Became a change agent in the first discussions of possibly bringing a union into the organization
• Participated as a member of an integrated, multicultural and multilingual team, working toward the delivery of the best possible patient outcomes
• Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
• Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improved overall performance.
• Participated in team-building activities to foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Assisted with onboarding new staff members, providing orientation and support.

1. Processed the enrollment/ informed consent of patients and monitored documentation procedures and progress of same and recording of progress and outcomes through Velos( UM database) or other databases and dictated by individual protocols.

2. Managed all aspects of laboratory collections, data collections, samples shipment to different sponsors for numerous trials, which involved medications, treatments and biomarker studies ( Banyan Biomarker, Cosbid Spreading Depression, Hypothermia in TBI, Hypothermia in Spinal Cord injury, Oxycyte ( artificial blood) and many others

3. Ensured accuracy of records and strict compliance with various regulatory bodies for research protocols, including Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH) Clinical Trials Office and University of Miami (UM) Institutional Review Board (IRB)

4. Assumed full responsibility for monitoring and assisting patients through the healthcare continuum from Ryder Trauma Center to outpatient status for neuro-trauma attending physicians

5. Supported Neuro-trauma attending physicians in outpatient clinic . Followed up on patients regarding orders, prescriptions and coordinated care with other UM providers as required.

6. Developed a registry of all the patients admitted to the Neuro-trauma Service and conducted follow-through to keep track of outcomes. This registry is still being used

7. Worked with JMH/ Ryder Trauma Center as clinical trials coordinator and trauma liason to help get JMH recertified as a Level I trauma center

8. I submitted 2 abstracts to Neurotrauma 2009 , one concerning the morbidity and mortality of severe traumatic brain injury as a result of Gunshot wounds.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• At Sylvester, I took care of Cancer patients- all different kinds of cancer at all stages from initial diagnosis to end-of-life.
• In the Spine clinic, I worked with cerebral tumors to tumors of the spine from pre-op ( inpatient) to out patient follow-up.

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Precepted nursing students from Barry University, Miami Dade Community College, University of Miami and Florida International University
• Was involved with the Palliative Care Committee that helped develop the concept fo Pain as the 5th vital sign
• Was involved with the team responsible for moving Baptist Health from Paper to computer charting
• Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Took the blended Acute Care/ Critical Care course from the AACN ( American Association of Critical Care nurses- the first of 3 times)
• Was integral in the development of the Rapid Response Team that is now a standard in most hospital settings