Mariela Fardales
Hialeah,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
OptumHealth
11.2017 - Current
- Trained/mentored new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms (nurseline: triaged calls).
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Miami Transplant Institute (Kidney)
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management, lifestyle options and kidney transplants.
- Provided direct patient care and determined next course of action as per doctors orders.
Medical Assistant
Marilu Madrigal, MD (GYN ONC)
01.2001 - 03.2007
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Surgical Coordinator
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Doctor of Nursing Practice
South University
Savannah, GA08.2023
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
South University
Savannah, GA05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
SABER College
Coral Gables, FL02.2014
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist - Medical Assisting
Hialeah Technical Institute
Hialeah, FL12.1995
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Call triaging
- Appointment Scheduling
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Administering immunizations
- IV setup/ Phlebotomist
- Basic Computer Skills (Internet/email proficiency)
- Notary Public
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OptumHealth
11.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Miami Transplant Institute (Kidney)
06.2015 - 09.2017
Medical Assistant
Marilu Madrigal, MD (GYN ONC)
01.2001 - 03.2007
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Doctor of Nursing Practice
South University
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
SABER College
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist - Medical Assisting
Hialeah Technical Institute