Pamela Fernandez
Boston,MA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve patient outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Registered Nurse
Daycare/ Preschool Little Bears Daycare
04.2023 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Ucal Mckenzie Breakaway Foundation ( Summer Camp)
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Clinical Rotation
(Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital)
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Observed patient behavior and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Clinical Rotation
(Winchester Hospital)
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Performed hourly rounds on floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary, and physical therapies.
Health Unit Coordinator
(Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
- Provided concierge service to assist patients and families and direct them to available resources.
- Conducted in-person greeting, welcome and orientation for newly admitted and transferred patients.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Dental Assistant
Oral Surgery
10.2011 - 05.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 7 procedures daily.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Medical Records Coordinator
Massachusetts General Hospital
02.2008 - 04.2013
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Uploaded records to patient's individual vault.
- Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Recorded patients' medical history, status, services provided and other information necessary for compliance with reporting requirements.
- Established and managed policies for completing, coding, signing and indexing records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Developed and maintained organized filing system for medical records to adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Maintained patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis College
Weston, MA12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Community-Public Health
Pine Manor College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.2021
Skills
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Delegation and Motivation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Student Screening
- Infectious Disease Control
- HIPAA Requirements
- Medical Screening
- Electronic Records Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Nurse Collaboration
Accomplishments
The Ucal Mckenzie Breakaway Foundation is a summer camp program that incorporates health education through sports. As a member and on-site nurse for this foundation, we raise cardiac arrest awareness in sports and the importance of having AEDs accessible to save lives. Through this organization in collaboration with the City of Boston, AEDs are being installed in fields around the Boston area, and kids enrolled in the program learn CPR and life-saving skills while having fun!
Certification
- CPR/ALS Certified
- Concussion in Sports Certification
- Home Health Aid (HHA)
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ucal Mckenzie Breakaway Foundation ( Summer Camp)
06.2023 - 08.2023
School Registered Nurse
Daycare/ Preschool Little Bears Daycare
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Rotation
(Winchester Hospital)
12.2021 - 02.2022
Clinical Rotation
(Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital)
10.2021 - 12.2022
Health Unit Coordinator
(Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center)
03.2019 - 08.2021
Dental Assistant
Oral Surgery
10.2011 - 05.2019
Medical Records Coordinator
Massachusetts General Hospital
02.2008 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis College
Bachelor of Arts - Community-Public Health
Pine Manor College
- CPR/ALS Certified
- Concussion in Sports Certification
- Home Health Aid (HHA)
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
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