Yisel Fernandez
Homestead,FL
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Dade Correctional Institution
Homestead
2023.06 - Current
- Led nursing teams, developed protocols, assessed clinical situations, implemented quality improvement initiatives, managed regulatory inspections, communicated effectively, fostered a culture of respect, managed emergency situations, recruited and trained staff, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
Homestead Correctional Institution
2021.04 - 2023.06
- Responded to emergencies, provided direct quality care, psychiatric care, exercised clinical judgment, implemented bedside shift report, assisted in reducing patient anxiety, medication reconciliation, took blood samples, and acted as DON.
Vitas Healthcare- Coral Reef
Coral Reef
2021.01 - 2021.04
- Routine vital signs, provided comfort to patients and families, performed focus assessments, aided in bathing and meals, provided post-mortem care, implemented bedside shift report, provided direct quality care, developed clinical skills in wound care, and educated patients and families on disease processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Florida National University
08.2024
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Florida National University
08.2020
Skills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Successful diagnosis/ treatment of illness
- Family planning services education
- High level of autonomy
- Patient/family focused
- Patient evolution/ intervention
- Fluent in English/ Spanish
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Patient Care & Safety
- Staff Recruitment & Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Budget Management
- Clinical Operations
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Risk Management
- Healthcare Policy & Procedures
Certification
- ACLS
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
Rnlicense
9549082
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Dade Correctional Institution
2023.06 - Current
Homestead Correctional Institution
2021.04 - 2023.06
Vitas Healthcare- Coral Reef
2021.01 - 2021.04
- ACLS
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Florida National University
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Florida National University
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