PRISCILLA FERNANDEZ, MSN, RN, PHN
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Master’s-prepared Registered Nurse with 17+ years of progressive experience across maternal–child health, addiction medicine, travel health, outpatient medicine, leadership, and private‑duty nursing. Known for exceptional therapeutic communication and the ability to support patients through some of the hardest moments of their lives—ensuring they feel heard, supported, and never alone. Passionate about partnering with patients as an advocate and guide, breaking down complex medical and scientific concepts into clear, approachable, and actionable education. A natural educator and leader who enjoys training coworkers, mentoring staff, and strengthening interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, safety, and continuity of care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Founder & Private Duty Nurse
ClearPath Nursing Partner
Redondo Beach, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Founded and operate a private‑duty professional nursing corporation designed to bring clarity, continuity, and compassionate coordination to complex healthcare systems.
- Contracted with A.N.A. Medical, partnering directly with physicians to support high‑volume medical practices across Southern California.
- Perform in‑person and virtual patient evaluations, physical exams, follow‑ups, medication reconciliation, and clinical documentation in coordination with MDs.
- Act as an extension of the physician team, reducing administrative burden while enhancing patient safety and continuity of care.
- Assess and support patients across inpatient detox facilities, residential treatment centers (RTC), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP).
- Guide patients through the full continuum of care—from detox to residential treatment to outpatient recovery.
- Communicate regularly with clinics, providers, patients, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance coordinated care delivery.
- Completed evaluation reports, charting, and documentation while escalating high‑risk clinical situations and coordinating emergency triage to ER.
- Refer patients to specialists and community resources to ensure comprehensive, whole‑person care.
- Provide both rapid response support and long‑term clinical partnership to promote safety, stability, and sustained recovery.
- Physician Support Services
- Integrated Patient Care & Facility Collaboration
Detox & Rehabilitation Nurse / Clinical Nurse Leader
Throttle & Thrive
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Directed a specialized detox and rehabilitation program for first responders and veterans.
- Delivered direct patient care through medication administration, medically supervised detoxification, stabilization, and recovery support to enhance patient outcomes.
- Served as primary liaison between nursing staff and medical providers, facilitating timely delivery of evidence-based care.
- Design and implement nursing protocols, infection control systems, and patient safety standards for high‑acuity populations.
- Led staff onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing clinical education, ensuring compliance with EHR documentation (KIPU) and regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse – International Travel Health
Passport Health
El Segundo, CA
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided comprehensive international travel health consultations to civilians, first responders, military personnel, FEMA, and humanitarian workers, ensuring adherence to health guidelines.
- Administered vaccines and prophylactic medications in accordance with CDC, WHO, and ACIP guidelines.
- Performed immigration physicals, lab draws, and titers while reviewing documentation to facilitate travel health compliance.
- Yellow fever certified; trained in Rabies PrEP/PEP and Anthrax vaccination protocols.
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
Long Beach, CA
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Completed labor and delivery residency in a high‑acuity maternal‑child hospital setting.
- Supported intrapartum and postpartum patients, prioritizing safety, fetal monitoring, and patient-centered communication to enhance care experience.
- Provided psychosocial support to patients and families during high-risk deliveries and emergencies, helping them cope with loss and navigate challenging situations.
Registered Nurse – Addiction Medicine (Per Diem)
Addiction Medicine Doctors / Clear Recovery Center
Redondo Beach, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted intake assessments and comprehensive physical exams, ensuring medical clearance for detox and residential treatment admissions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in treatment programs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on addiction recovery strategies and health management techniques.
Education
Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas, TX09-2027
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Organizational Leadership
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA08.2024
Medical Assistant Certification -
UCLA Extension
12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience & Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
06.2011
Skills
- Policies and procedures development
- Crisis management
- Evidence-based practice
- Infection control protocols
- Patient evaluation
- Clinical documentation
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Health education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Nursing staff development
- Patient advocacy
- Mental health care
- Maternal-newborn care
- Catheter maintenance
- Outpatient care
- IV therapy management
- Staff training
- Clinical risk assessment
- Discharge coordination
- Medication and IV administration
- Care plan implementation
- Patient safety monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Disease prevention
- Inpatient care
- Community health
- Blood transfusion administration
- Health promotion
- Family education
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Earlier Clinical And Healthcare Experience
- Lead Medical Assistant – OBGYN & Family Medicine (9+ years)
- Medical‑Legal Writer & Researcher – Neurology
- Administrative Assistant – UCLA Department of Neurosurgery
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
- Home Hospice Nursing Volunteer
- Maternal & Newborn Education (Car Seat & Infant Safety)
- Community Outreach & Health Education
Certifications And Continuing Education
- Basic Life Support (BLS – AHA), 05/07/25, Expires 05/07/27
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS – AHA), 05/13/25, Expires 05/13/27
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP – Advanced Provider), 05/22/25, Expires 05/31/27
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS – AHA), Expires 07/2024
- Advanced Electronic Fetal Monitoring (GE Healthcare), 05/12/23, 4.5 CEUs (no expiration)
- NOVII Clinical Product Education (GE Healthcare), 05/13/23, No expiration
- CDC – Immunization: You Call the Shots (General Best Practices), 08/26/24, 1.5 CEUs
- CDC COCA – Polio Recognition & Vaccination, 09/27/24, 1.0 CEU
- Tick‑Borne Encephalitis Vaccine (ACIP Recommendations), 03/06/25, 2.5 CEUs (0.75 Pharm)
- Yellow Fever Vaccine: Information for HCP Advising Travelers (CDC), 08/22/24, Yellow Fever education
- Rabies: Revised ACIP Vaccination Recommendations (ATHNA), 08/23/24, 1.0 CEU (0.5 Pharm)
- Dengue Fever: A Global Threat Hitting Home (ATHNA), 08/24/24, 1.0 CEU
- Malaria (StatPearls), 08/31/24, 1.5 CEUs
- West Nile Virus (StatPearls), 09/01/24, 1.0 CEU
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Expired 07/2024
- California Mandated Reporter – Medical Professionals, 07/02/22, Expired 07/02/24
- SALT Mass Casualty Triage (NDLSF), 03/10/23, 0.5 CEU
- FEMA Incident Command System (ICS‑100.C), 03/02/23, 0.2 CEU
- HUGS Infant Protection Clinical Training (Securitas), 04/01/23, No expiration
- HIPAA Privacy, Security & Patient Rights (HealthStream / UPenn), 2023–2024, Compliance training
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (UCLA Extension), 2011, Certification
Licensure And Credentials
- Registered Nurse (RN), California, 95301416, 07/31/26
- Public Health Nurse (PHN), California, 573123, 07/31/26
Certification
Registered Nurse, BRN CA
Timeline
Founder & Private Duty Nurse
ClearPath Nursing Partner
09.2025 - Current
Detox & Rehabilitation Nurse / Clinical Nurse Leader
Throttle & Thrive
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse – International Travel Health
Passport Health
08.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital
02.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse – Addiction Medicine (Per Diem)
Addiction Medicine Doctors / Clear Recovery Center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate - Family Nurse Practitioner
The University of Texas At Arlington
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Organizational Leadership
California Baptist University
Medical Assistant Certification -
UCLA Extension
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience & Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)