Leonor Fernandez
Miami
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 7 years of acute care experience, dedicated to delivering patient-centered care. Proficient in managing pre-operative and post-operative recovery, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and educating patients and families. Committed to optimizing patient outcomes through detailed assessments and effective care coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical & Labor and Delivery)
Mercy Hospital
Miami
01.2019 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in acute care and specialty settings.
- Perform detailed patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments safely and accurately.
- Monitor patients throughout recovery and promptly identify changes in clinical condition.
- Perform wound assessments, dressing changes, and post-procedural care.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery expectations, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate documentation using electronic medical records (EMR).
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Targeted Case Manager
Face to Face Mental Health Services
Miami
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans for patients with complex healthcare and psychosocial needs.
- Connected patients and families with community resources and healthcare services.
- Facilitated communication among providers, patients, and support systems.
- Conducted follow-up assessments and monitored progress toward treatment goals.
- Developed strong skills in patient advocacy, care coordination, and customer service.
Medical Assistant
Ultra Care Medical Center
Miami
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepared patients for examinations and procedures.
- Obtained vital signs, medical histories, and assisted providers during office visits.
- Performed venipuncture, specimen collection, medication administration, and clinical documentation.
- Assisted physicians during minor procedures.
- Maintained exam rooms, instruments, and medical supplies while ensuring compliance with infection control standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Miami, FLBachelor of Science - Biology
Florida International University
Miami, FLAssociate in Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Patient care
- Labor and delivery care
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic medical records
- Patient education
- Patient support
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Bilingual: English/Spanish
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Registered Nurse – Florida
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical & Labor and Delivery)
Mercy Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Targeted Case Manager
Face to Face Mental Health Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
Medical Assistant
Ultra Care Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Florida International University
Associate in Arts -
Miami Dade College