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Nancy Fernandez

Summary

Knowledgeable registered nurse with a solid foundation in patient care and team leadership. Proven track record in managing patient care plans and staff coordination. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills for optimal patient outcomes.

Twelve years of experience in the medical field, including roles as a certified medical assistant, licensed vocational nurse (LVN), and registered nurse (RN). Experience in a family medicine clinical setting, caring for patients of all ages and mental health issues. Collaborated closely with physicians in a residency clinic for three years. Adaptable to changing work environments and thrives on challenges and learning opportunities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse

Eisenhower Medical Center
09.2015 - Current
  • Company Overview: Clinical Outpatient Setting
  • Clinical Outpatient Setting
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Contributed to lower hospital readmission rates through thorough discharge planning and follow-up phone calls to ensure continued success at home after leaving the facility.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Anka: Rancho Desert Mental Health
12.2016 - 05.2019
  • Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.

Medical Assistant

Eisenhower Medical Center
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Company Overview: Clinical Setting
  • Clinical Setting

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Post University
Waterbury, CT
09.2025

Associate Degree - Nursing

College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
12.2024

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Pacific College
Ontario, CA
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Coachella Valley High School
Thermal, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • BLS/CPR/AED Certified
  • IV Certified
  • EKG Testing
  • G-Tube Care
  • Wound Dressing Care
  • Ventilator and Tracheostomy Care
  • Sterilization of Medical Equipment
  • Sterile Procedure Setup
  • Respiratory Treatments and Assessments
  • Administration of Oral and Injectable Medications
  • Immunizations
  • Ability to Administer Enemas
  • Irrigations
  • Urinary Catheterizations
  • Testing of Urine
  • Vision Screening
  • Hearing Screening
  • Recording of Vital Signs
  • Reporting Out-of-Range Results
  • Setup and Assistance with Procedures
  • Ability to Recognize Critical Changes
  • Significant Changes in Patients
  • Capacity to Maintain Accuracy in Stressful and Emergency Situations
  • Proficient in EPIC Healthcare Software
  • My Chart Super User
  • Clinical leadership
  • Quality improvement
  • Healthcare technology
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Staff supervision

References

References are available on request.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Running
  • Hiking
  • Biking
  • Traveling

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Anka: Rancho Desert Mental Health
12.2016 - 05.2019

Lead Licensed Vocational Nurse

Eisenhower Medical Center
09.2015 - Current

Medical Assistant

Eisenhower Medical Center
08.2012 - 08.2015

Associate Degree - Nursing

College of the Desert

High School Diploma -

Coachella Valley High School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Post University

Licensed Vocational Nurse -

Pacific College

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