Milka Fernandez Padron, R.N.
Miami
Summary
Proficient Registered Nurse with strong skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and care coordination. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring safety through critical thinking and effective collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Palmetto General Hospital
Miami
03.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments to determine immediate healthcare needs.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness practices.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in electronic health records accurately.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, executing critical interventions as necessary.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Facilitated patient transfers to other departments, ensuring continuity of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Health Information Management Technician
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
Miami
02.2008 - 02.2025
- Maintained accuracy in patient information during electronic health records updates.
- Supported interdepartmental communication to streamline patient record requests.
- Monitored data entry processes to enhance overall data quality assurance.
- Facilitated resolution of discrepancies in patient data between systems.
- Resolved discrepancies between paper-based documents and electronic health records systems.
- Retrieved medical records upon request from patients or authorized personnel.
- Updated patient files with current medications prescribed by provider orders.
- Prepared release forms for transferring confidential medical records between providers.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Juan Manuel Marquez Pediatric Hospital
Havana
08.1999 - 09.2003
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions and optimal care.
- Administered vaccinations and medications.
- Responded effectively to emergency situations by implementing appropriate protocols and coordinating with support staff.
- Collaborated with specialists to create comprehensive treatment plans for children with complex health issues.
- Performed diagnostic procedures such as venipunctures, immunizations and wound irrigations according to established protocols.
- Educated families on disease management and prevention strategies to empower self-care at home.
- Supported family members throughout the course of a child's illness by providing emotional support.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Universal Careers School
Miami, FL01-2017
Medical Assistant -
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp
Hialeah, FL01-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Instituto Politecnico De Enfermeria
Havana, Cuba01-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Care coordination
- Electronic health records
- Critical thinking
- Health information management
- Epic, MEDHOST, OnBase and Meditech System
- MD Staff Credentialing
- Microsoft Office
- Fluency Transcription
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Palmetto General Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Health Information Management Technician
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2025
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Juan Manuel Marquez Pediatric Hospital
08.1999 - 09.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Universal Careers School
Medical Assistant -
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp
Associate of Science - Nursing
Instituto Politecnico De Enfermeria