Leanne Fernandez BSN, RN.
Rocklin,CA
Summary
Fast learner and hardworking dedicated registered nurse with more than 10 years of experience caring for patients in diverse settings. Two years as a travel nurse in Med-Surg Telemetry. Combined experience of inpatient hospital and utilization case management. Focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs. Adaptable Travel Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Bring comprehensive understanding of diverse healthcare settings and ability to quickly integrate into new teams for seamless patient care delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Review Clinician, Inpatient Review (RN) ED
Molina Healthcare
, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Assesses inpatient services for members to ensure optimum outcomes, cost effectiveness and compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines.
- Analyzes clinical service requests from members or providers against evidence based clinical guidelines.
- Identifies appropriate benefits, eligibility and expected length of stay for requested treatments and/or procedures.
- Conducts inpatient reviews to determine financial responsibility for Molina Healthcare and its members. May also perform prior authorization reviews, and/or related duties, as needed.
- Processes requests within required timelines.
- Refers appropriate cases to Medical Directors and presents them in a consistent and efficient manner.
Part Time Registered Nurse Oncology
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Carmichael, CA
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- I monitored patients after surgery and answered questions.
Travel Nurse, Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills/ AMN Healthcare
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Allen Hospital Waterloo/ Cynet Health
Waterloo, IA
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members involved in providing quality patient care services.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Utilized specialized equipment such as CPAP, BIPAP, oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps, PCA pumps as required by individual patient needs.
- Provided palliative and end-of-life care, offering emotional support to patients and families.
Resource Float Pool RN
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Executed physician orders for accurate and safe administration of tests and medications.
- Managed complex cases with various diagnoses, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Administered medications and treatments in strict accordance with nursing protocols.
- Provides direct nursing care to a wide variety of patients requiring continuous 24-hour medical and nursing treatment, using a problem-solving approach and in accordance with the standards, guidelines, and scope of professional nursing practice to facilitate individualized nursing care for patients.
- Rotate in different units that are within MS Telemetry scope to support the need for staffing.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Kaiser Permanente Antioch/ AMN
ANTIOCH, CA
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered intravenous fluids, medications and other therapies as ordered by physician.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Ensured that all necessary documentation was completed accurately and timely.
- Conducted assessments on newly admitted patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through patient response assessment.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
Travel Nurse , Medical Surgical Nurse
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast
Fort Bragg, CA
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
Plano, TX
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
- Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
- Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
TRAVEL NURSE
Medical City Of Plano / Infojini Consulting Agency
Plano, TX
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Medical Surgical Telemetry
- This is a 38-bed medical unit for patients that require cardiac monitoring
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
Nurse Case Manager
Elevance Health / Anthem Inc
Grand Prairie, TX
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning and integrated services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Collects subjective data for effective and accurate transfer of patients.
- Compiles data for quality assurance and compliance with department policies.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Care Review Nurse
Conduent
, TX
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Charge Nurse
Prince of Peace SNF / Benedictine Health
Ellendale, ND
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Charged with managing staff (CNA, LPNs), assigning and monitoringtheir activities to ensure proper patient care and adherence to established policies and procedures
- Assesses residents' health status and needs through physical comprehensive assessments, observation and interviews on acontinuing basis
- Updates and makes appropriate changes in plans of care whenever necessary
- Administers medications and treatments and monitors medicationsand treatments for effectiveness
INPATIENT CASE MANAGER
UnitedHealthcare
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Conducts appropriate and accurate initial and concurrent review of
- Inpatient cases applying MCG (Milliman) criteria for approval andsending
- To Medical Directors if review is necessary for determining an adverse Determination or denial
- Ensures that the goal criteria are met for projected hospital stays to
- Minimize health care cost and only the right medical treatment are Provided to the patients
- Collaborate with clinical team: Nurse practitioners, MedicalDirectors,
- Nurses on performing utilization management review
- Participation in Clinical rounds (IDT)
- Strictly comply with HIPPA regulations to protect patient health Information.
Staff Nurse
Chinese General Hospital
Manila
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Exposure with patients that are on mechanical ventilator, critical care, medical and surgical cases, oncology, cardiology, diabetes, COPD
- Assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records, and provide patients with supportand education
- Performed assessments; provided intravenous therapy; complexwound care; monitored various drainage devices,
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chinese General Hospital Colleges
10.2008
Skills
- IV drug therapy management
- Medication and IV administration
- BLS ACLS certified
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Critical Thinking
- NIHSS Certification
- Attention to Detail
- Care Coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Time management
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Geriatric nursing
- Patient needs assessment
Licenses:
Active California License
License number: 95241136
Expiration: 04/30/2026
Active TX Multistate License
License # 1018829
Expiration: 03/31/2027
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Allen Hospital Waterloo/ Cynet Health
04.2025 - 06.2025
Part Time Registered Nurse Oncology
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
Care Review Clinician, Inpatient Review (RN) ED
Molina Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Kaiser Permanente Antioch/ AMN
10.2023 - 12.2023
Resource Float Pool RN
HCA Healthcare Inc.
05.2023 - 11.2023
Travel Nurse, Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills/ AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Nurse , Medical Surgical Nurse
Adventist Health Mendocino Coast
11.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
TRAVEL NURSE
Medical City Of Plano / Infojini Consulting Agency
01.2022 - 07.2022
Nurse Case Manager
Elevance Health / Anthem Inc
05.2021 - 08.2022
Care Review Nurse
Conduent
07.2020 - 03.2021
Charge Nurse
Prince of Peace SNF / Benedictine Health
01.2019 - 04.2020
INPATIENT CASE MANAGER
UnitedHealthcare
07.2016 - 12.2018
Staff Nurse
Chinese General Hospital
03.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chinese General Hospital Colleges
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