Hi, I’m
Sarah Fernandez
Registered Nurse
New York,NY
Summary
With a proven track record at Mount Sinai Health System, I excel in delivering compassionate care and advanced clinical judgment. Leveraging skills in critical thinking and patient care assessment, I've significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and outcomes. My expertise in medication administration and dedication to healthcare ethics set me apart in fast-paced environments.
Offering compassionate and dedicated approach, well-suited for medical-surgical environment and eager to learn and develop. Contributes to strong foundation in patient care and clinical procedures. Ready to use and develop skills in patient assessment and care planning in registered nurse role.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in Medical-Surgical nursing. Recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and excelling in team-based settings. Adaptable and reliable, known for strong clinical skills and ability to navigate changing patient needs with efficiency.
Personable with excellent communication skills and compassionate attitude. Adept in patient care and medical-surgical procedures, with strong foundation in clinical best practices and patient safety. Committed to providing high-quality care and improving patient outcomes. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mount Sinai Health System GP 9 center transplantNew york
Registered Nurse
09.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform care plans and improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans based on clinical assessments and feedback.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Mount Sinai Health SystemNew York, NY
Registered Nurse,rehabilitat-Surgical Unit 3south
02.2023 - 08.2025
Job overview
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
CenteneNew York, NY
Care Manager
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
- Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs.
- Educated clients and families on community resources, treatment options and health care services to better manage conditions.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary by assessing risk levels promptly addressing safety concerns collaboratively with the treatment team.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs.
- Managed complex caseloads, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, and documentation for optimal care outcomes.
- Facilitated family meetings to address concerns, establish goals of care, and provide psychosocial support.
- Promoted patient self-management by providing education on chronic condition management and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patients'' needs, strengths, and barriers to achieving optimal health outcomes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary case conferences fostering teamwork collaboration sharing best practice insights to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Maintained strict adherence to professional ethics and confidentiality guidelines, safeguarding sensitive information and promoting trust.
- Evaluated clients progress and adjusted service plans to address areas of concern.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting care plans as needed to promote ongoing improvement.
GlengariffNew York, NY
Registered Nurse
01.2023 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Central Island Health CareNew York, NY
Registered Nurse Supervisor
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
JMD MedicalNew York, NY
Home Care Registered Nurse
01.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify potential risks and develop appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust in the delivery of high-quality care.
- Provided skilled nursing care to diverse patient populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and disabled individuals.
Queens Boulevard Extended Care FacilityNew York, NY
MDS
03.2022 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Optimized patient care through participation in Quality Improvement meetings with interdisciplinary team members.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with healthcare team members on individualized care plans.
- Facilitated timely completion of MDS assessments through effective time management and organization skills.
- Supported successful survey results by addressing any identified concerns or deficiencies related to the MDS process promptly and effectively.
- Participated in case conferences, providing insight into individual resident needs as determined through comprehensive assessment review.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in the analysis of complex medical information, ensuring accurate representation within the MDS system.
- Coordinated with billing department to facilitate appropriate reimbursement based on accurate completion of resident assessments.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of CMS guidelines and applying them to daily practice.
- Assisted in maintaining facility accreditation by adhering to industry standards and regulations for the Long-Term Care setting.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring proper reimbursement for services provided to patients.
- Reduced errors in MDS submissions by conducting regular audits of completed assessments and providing corrective feedback to staff when necessary.
- Strengthened relationships with families and residents through open communication regarding their involvement in the care planning process.
- Increased efficiency in the MDS process by developing and implementing streamlined documentation procedures.
- Provided comprehensive training for nursing staff on MDS processes, leading to improved assessment quality.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented within care plans, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by identifying areas for improvement in care plans based on MDS data analysis.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning among nursing staff by providing ongoing education on MDS best practices.
- Improved patient care by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing MDS assessments for accuracy and completeness.
Queens Boulevard Extended Care FacilityNew York, NY
Registered Nurse
09.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Lyceum Northwestern UniversityPhilippines
Bachelors Degree In Nursing from Nursing
03.2012
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare ethics
- Cultural history
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassionate and caring
- Infection control
- Patient care assessment
- Documentation
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Delegation and motivation
- Accurate documentation
- Patient condition monitoring
- Decision-making
- Intake and discharge
- Attention to detail
- Vitals monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Clear patient communication
- Care coordination
- Training staff
- Strong clinical judgment
- Nursing performance assessment
- Patient examination
- Student precepting
- Tracheostomy care
- Insulin medication assistance
- CPR/AED
- Collecting vitals
- EMR / EHR
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Acute care expertise
- Monitoring vital signs
- Immunizations and vaccinations
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Chronic disease management
- Treatment preparation
- Diet and nutrition
- Diabetes management
- Preventive health
- First aid
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Unit oversight
- Microsoft office
- Routine examinations
- Medical recordkeeping
- Diagnostic test ordering
- Procedure assistance
- Treatment recommendations
- Treatment plan modification
- Enteral feeding
- LVAD
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Health System GP 9 center transplant
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse,rehabilitat-Surgical Unit 3south
Mount Sinai Health System
02.2023 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Glengariff
01.2023 - 01.2023
MDS
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility
03.2022 - 06.2022
Care Manager
Centene
01.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Central Island Health Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
Home Care Registered Nurse
JMD Medical
01.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility
09.2020 - 01.2022
Lyceum Northwestern University
Bachelors Degree In Nursing from Nursing