Mayelle Fernandez
Victorville,CA
Summary
Nine years of experience as a registered nurse, presently specializing in the ICU, with diverse backgrounds in Emergency Care, Acute Care/Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry nursing, who is known for her compassion, high productivity, and efficient task completion. Skilled in critical patient care, advanced cardiac life support, and emergency response. This RN excels in collaborative care with the interdisciplinary team, critical thinking skills, and strict adherence to protocols to provide exceptional patient care under stressful conditions. A team player and a hard worker who extends great help during short-staffing problems by doing overtime shifts.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Desert Valley Hospital
Victorville, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Managed care for intubated, with tracheostomy, or on non invasive ventilation patients in troubleshooting ventilation alarms, while collaborating with the Respiratory Therapist and Pulmonologist to maintain adequate airway for the patient.
- Sedation management by titrating critical IV drip medications while maintaining RASS goal ordered.
- Medication management of critical IV drips while monitoring patients' hemodynamic response.
- Monitoring patient's conditions, and reporting changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Educated patients on self-care management, home medications, and lifestyle changes to empower them to take an active role in their overall health and well-being.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting, scanning, and double-checking of dosages.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures, and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and patient care technicians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and critical IV drips administered, and the patient's response, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital
South Hill, VA
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Received specialized training in critical care management techniques such as hemodynamic monitoring or ventilator management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and modify individualized care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Acute Care/ Telemetry, Registered Nurse
VCU Community Memorial Hospital
SOUTH HILL, VA
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data obtained from various sources, such as labs, diagnostic tests, and other health professionals' reports.
- Assessed and monitored the patient's vital signs, telemetry readings, comorbidities, monitored behaviors, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Provided care to patients in a variety of settings, including critical care units, medical-surgical units, and emergency departments.
- Maintained current knowledge of healthcare trends, standards of care, treatments, drugs and therapies used in the field of Telemetry nursing.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Emergency Room/Acute Care Registered Nurse
Specialist Group Hospital & Trauma Center
DAGUPAN CITY, PHILIPPINES
06.2015 - 04.2022
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases within the emergency department.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - School of Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO
BAGUIO CITY, PHILIPPINESSkills
- Critical thinking skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Ventilator/Airway management
- Sedation management per protocol
- ACLS/BLS/NIHSS CERTIFIED
- Safety compliance
- EMR System (Meditech, EPIC)
- Patient advocacy, health care coordination, patient education, and counseling
Certification
- NCLEX RN Passer, 03/01/20
- California RN License, 95333755, 04/20/23-01/31/25
- New York RN License, 789139, 03/11/20-11/30/25
- Virginia RN License, 0001312319, 07/01/22-12/31/24
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- PALS Certified
- NIHSS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Desert Valley Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse, ICU
VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
Acute Care/ Telemetry, Registered Nurse
VCU Community Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - 04.2023
Emergency Room/Acute Care Registered Nurse
Specialist Group Hospital & Trauma Center
06.2015 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - School of Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO
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