Lalaine Fernandez
Mission Viejo ,CA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Providence Home Heqlth
Mission Viejo , CA
06.2022 - Current
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mary Chiles College
Philippines 07.1987 - 03.1991
Holy Child Academy
Philippines Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Health care compliance
- Team collaboration
- Discharge planning
- Care plan development
- Patient care planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Providence Home Heqlth
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mary Chiles College
07.1987 - 03.1991
Holy Child Academy