RIZA M. FERNANDEZ
Fredericksburg,Virginia
Summary
Committed, competent and compassionate Registered Nurse with 30 years experience offering comprehensive patient care in in patient environments. Works adeptly in diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Knowledgeable with Epic documentation and workflow, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused in optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with excellent communication and critical thinking skills and mentoring abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mother Baby, Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
10.2011 - Current
- Provides direct patient care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborates with physicians and midwives to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provides education and training and prepares families for transition from hospital to home.
- Audits chart and reviews clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Pediatrics, Mary Washington Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with other members of the patient’s interdisciplinary team in implementing care plans and ensuring positive health outcomes.
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
Registered Nurse
Mother Baby, Georgetown University Hospital
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Performed direct care to antepartum, postpartum patients and their newborns.
- Coordinated with doctors, nurse, families, case managers and social workers to ensure optimum care for each patient.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Nurse
Pediatrics, Georgetown University Hospital
10.2004 - 02.2006
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of pediatric patients.
Registered Nurse
Pediatrics, Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital
05.1997 - 07.2004
- Provided exceptional care and support to patients recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Administered, checked, recorded and ordered drugs, controlled drug keys in absence of Sister-in-Charge.
Registered Nurse
San Juan District Hospital
07.1995 - 05.1997
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Registered Nurse
Hospital of the Infant Jesus
02.1993 - 06.1995
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Established rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University
1992
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Proficiency in Computer Skills
- Setting Up Referrals
- Self motivated and detail oriented
- Empathetic and Caring
- Bilingual in English and Tagalog
Accomplishments
- Current RN Licensure in the State of Virginia
- BLS/CPR certified
- NRP certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mother Baby, Mary Washington Hospital
10.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Pediatrics, Mary Washington Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2011
Registered Nurse
Mother Baby, Georgetown University Hospital
02.2006 - 02.2008
Registered Nurse
Pediatrics, Georgetown University Hospital
10.2004 - 02.2006
Registered Nurse
Pediatrics, Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital
05.1997 - 07.2004
Registered Nurse
San Juan District Hospital
07.1995 - 05.1997
Registered Nurse
Hospital of the Infant Jesus
02.1993 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Paul University
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