Luigy Alba Fernandez
Fort Lee,NJ
Summary
Skilled, detail-oriented, culturally competent nurse, open and willing to learn the necessary skills to address the patient's and the health facility's needs. A well-respected team member with effective communication, relationship management, and strong organizational skills. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Home Health Nurse - COC
Americare CSS
Brooklyn, NY
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Completed initial home health assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provided complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness. Conducting home visits as assigned, assessing patient's condition, progress toward goals, providing patient care, teaching, and other skilled interventions as ordered.
- Regularly re-evaluated patients nursing needs, as part of nursing visits. Initiating appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physician. Providing health care instructions to patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
- Performed wound care according to physicians' orders. Teaching based on client's need for over 50 patients per week.
- Coordinated with health insurance case managers and coordinators regarding to patient’s plan of care to population in Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester, and Yonkers.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Intermediate Care Unit, Telemetry & PCU RN
Palisade Medical Center Hackensack Meridian Health
North Bergen, NJ
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Administered medications to geriatric patients suffering from variety of different medical conditions
- Wound cleaning and changing catheters and dressings
- Administered enema treatments, nebulizer treatments, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Administered medications and other treatments ordered by physicians.
- Educated patients on lifestyle changes and ongoing treatments prior to discharge from hospital
- Managed over 6 patients per shift
Medical Scribe, Clinical Assistant & COC
Essen Healthcare
The Bronx, NY
02.2017 - 07.2021
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical, operational, and financial questions.
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
- Demonstrated confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information or records to comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Assisted healthcare providers with over 30 patients per day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Monroe College School of Nursing
New Rochelle & Bronx, NY 04.2021
Professional Certificate - Medical Auditing
CIEP & National University of San Martin
San Martin, Peru 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Latin American School of Medicine - Cuba
Matanzas, Cuba 10.2013
Skills
- Profound ability to work with diverse population
- Highly organized and detail oriented with documentation
- Strong assessment and observation skills
- Knowledgeable of Medicaid/Medicare rules and regulations
- Fluent in English, and Spanish
- EMR Systems (ECW-10, Epic, Allscripts, Athena, Point of Care)
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Wound Care
- Patient & Family Education
- Care Plan Development
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse, New York State Education Department - 2021
- Registered Professional Nurse, New Jersey Office of the Attorney General - 2022
Timeline
Intermediate Care Unit, Telemetry & PCU RN
Palisade Medical Center Hackensack Meridian Health
08.2022 - 02.2023
Home Health Nurse - COC
Americare CSS
08.2021 - 03.2023
Medical Scribe, Clinical Assistant & COC
Essen Healthcare
02.2017 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Monroe College School of Nursing
Professional Certificate - Medical Auditing
CIEP & National University of San Martin
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Latin American School of Medicine - Cuba
Training, Courses & Other Certifications
Wound Care, Vohra Wound Care Physicians - 2021
IV Therapy training, Rutgers University - 2022
Adult IV therapy Course, CNJNE & Hackensack Meridian Health PMC - 2022
NIH Stroke Scale Certification, Apex Innovations - 2023
Critical Care Course, Bronx Care Health System - 2023
BLS, ACLS & PALS Certified by AHA, Nationwide Health LLC - 2023
Custom
Wound Care, Vohra Wound Care Physicians - 2021
IV Therapy training, Rutgers University - 2022
Adult IV therapy Course, CNJNE & Hackensack Meridian Health PMC - 2022
NIH Stroke Scale Certification, Apex Innovations - 2023
Critical Care Course, Bronx Care Health System - 2023
BLS, ACLS & PALS Certified by AHA, Nationwide Health LLC - 2023
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