Gilda R. Fernandez, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

**** **** ** ***** ******* FL. 33012/786-***-****/ ac9uiz@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Professional, hardworking and dedicated newly graduated Nurse Practitioner, with five decade of experience in the health care industry. Internal Medicine Physician from Cuba, with 20 years of experience and more than 2 years as a registered nurse with excellent clinical knowledge and proven ability in assessment, diagnosing, treatment, and referral for a wide range of patients, while implementing evidence-based knowledge for Adult and Gerontology patients. Actively dedicated in continuing to advance personal education within the medical sector. Experience in higher education and curriculum instruction. Proficient in Epic and Microsoft Office.

Proficiencies: Bilingual; English & Spanish Nursing Management and Development Quality Patient Care Coaching and Education Strong Medical Ethics Emergency Medication administration Patient Documentation Interpretation of testing results Patient Assessment & treatment planning Positive bedside manner Provider collaboration

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing – Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner April 2018

South University – Savannah, GA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing January 2013

Sacred Heart University, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Doctorate in Medicine – Internal Medicine Physician December1975

University of Medicine, Havana, Cuba

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/AFFILIATIONS

Advanced Practitioner Registered Nurse,Florida, and Nevada

Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification, AG09180164

Registered Nurse, Florida and Nevada

ACLS, BLS & ASHI Certified

Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioner

DEA License

ADULT GERONTOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER CLINICAL EXPERIENCE/PRACTICUM

Advance Health & Physical Assessment

Paradisum Medical Center with Olidaysi Alvarez Diaz ARNP

Over 60 hours of face to face patient assessment, intervention, treatment and education under the supervision of the preceptor offering services to patients.

Adults & Gerontology

Dr. Victor Lopez de Mendoza with Pedro Noya ARNP

Over 180 hours of face to face patient assessment, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, intervention, treatment and education under the supervision of the preceptor.

Women’s Health

Dr. Victor Lopez de Mendoza with Pedro Noya ARNP

Over 180 hours of face to face patient assessment, intervention, treatment and education under the supervision of the preceptor to women in gestational periods, as well as overall women’s wellness.

Primary Care

Dr. Victor Lopez de Mendoza with Pedro Noya ARNP

Over 180 hours of face to face patient assessment, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, intervention, treatment and education under the supervision of the preceptor.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nurse Practitioner “Doctor United Group Inc” Miami Fl February

2019 to present

Work with patients as primary and specialty healthcare provide.

Diagnosing and treating chronic illnesses, infections disease( HIV, Hep C Hep B) and injuries as well as performing wellness checkup on patients.

Order and interpret test such as blood work and x-ray

Prescribed medications

Registered Nurse Southern Winds Hialeah Florida March 2018 to February 2019

Provided quality evidence-based care to a wide variety of patients with different diagnosis in a culturally diverse setting.

Conducted frequent assessment, implemented ongoing orders, and participated in patient rounding to facilitate congruent care and patient advocacy.

Thoroughly documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medication and discharge instructions to patients and family

Registered Nurse The Gardens Wellness Center Miami Fl. February 2017 to February 2018 closed

Provided direct quality care to patient, including monitoring, recording and evaluating of medical conditions.

Developed and direct a rotation system in managing patient care in the department.

Lead and mentored newly nurse position with the developing and achieving professional expertise.

Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic background giving quality medical care and treatment

Registered Nurse Serenity Oaks Rehabilitation Center Ft. Lauderdale Fl. (Per Diem) March 2017 to January 2018

Provide direct quality care to patient, including monitoring, recording and evaluating of medical conditions.

Developed and direct a rotation system in managing patient care in the department.

Lead and mentored newly nurse position with the developing and achieving professional expertise.

Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic background giving quality medical care and treatment

Registered Nurse CHS Homestead Fl. (Part Time) January 2017 to March 2017

Monitored blood glucose levels in diabetic’s patients through use of glucometer and interfaced with laboratories to obtain results of analysis and follow-up on STAT orders.

Transmitted pharmaceutical prescriptions for dispensing and interfaced with pharmacist on dosages and refills.

Assessed at risk patients, interfaced with physicians, implemented prescribed protocols and formulated patient care plans as prescribed.

Provide direct quality care to patient, including monitoring, recording and evaluating of medical conditions

Provide direct quality care to patient, including monitoring, recording and evaluating of medical condition

Registered Nurse Serenity Detox and Recovery Center at North Shore Medical center Miami Fl.

February 2016 to February 2017

Provide direct quality care to patients including monitoring, recording and evaluating of medical conditions during the shift.

Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic background

Give medications and complete treatment, observe symptoms and sign de withdraw

Able to remain calm under pressure, perform necessary tasks quickly and correctly, making difficult decisions swiftly in emergency situation

Case Manger Professional Solution Home Health Agency Miami Fl July 2012 to March 2016

Assessed at risk patients, interfaced with physicians, implemented prescribed protocols and formulated patient care plans as prescribed

Coordinate and management the services between the Hospitals, Rehab or Doctor’s offices that the referred the case to the agency and the discipline that patient needs as Nursing, Physical Therapy, HHA, Social Workers etc.

Follow up the patient needs and resolve its any deals with the families and insurance concerns.

Enter the information in the system, review patient charts, review and enter on the system the patient discharge for billing purpose

Florida Health Solution Miami Fl. July 2010 to July 2012

Coordinate appointments and medical procedure with Specialist Coordinate and

negotiations prices with Hospital, Outpatient Surgeries Center for elective surgeries.

Unemployment August 2009 to July 2010

Home Health and DME Coordinator EMP Medical Services Coral Gable Fl September 2005 to August 2010

Home Health management between Insurance (BSBS. Foundation, Prudential, Beacon Avmed, Humana and Nurse Agency, contracted through all Florida.

Received the discharge from the hospital and coordinate and give authorization for the services that the patient needs for home health. DME coordinate between insurance and DME Company

Received the discharge from the hospital and coordinate and give authorization for the equipment’s that the patient needs.

In this period worked as a representative of the company at Neighborhood

Insurance.

All Med Services Miami Lakes FL Customer Services Supervisor September 1999 to August 2005

Customer Services Supervisor, supervises and management the outbound and Inbound calls received by the customer services representative, teach and train then on their duties.

Resolved any complain or request that the representative cannot handled.

Management the special DME products for patients with Special Needs.

Coordination and authorization with the different insurance the company

had contract.

Referral Coordinator Humana Center Miami Beach Fl July 1994 to July 1999

Services between the clinic and the different Doctor’s Specialist, special producer

Hospitals schedule as surgery medical admission, behavior needs,

cancer treatment, dialysis etc

Hospital Manuel Fajardo Havana Cuba Internal Medicine Physician October 1987 to March1994

Took patient’s medical history

Updated charts and patient information to show current findings and treatments

Ordered tests for nurses or other healthcare staff to perform

Reviewed test results to identify any abnormal findings

Addressed concerns and answered questions that patients had about

their health and well-being

Medical Director Policlinico de Mayo Havana Cuba December 1978 to September 1987

Direct, schedule, plan, supervise and control all activities of the

Health Center under his charge.

Advise permanently the Management Team in the taking of decisions in

matters of primary care and articulation of the network assistance according to local reality.

Implement and ensure compliance with standards, plans, programs

and national health policies set by the authority.

Lead an adequate coordination and communication with the network

of Directors of the Health Centers, the Health Area

Post Graduate Physician Policlinico Mario Munoz Matanzas Cuba January 1976 to November 1978

Took patient’s medical history

Updated charts and patient information to show current findings and treatments

Ordered tests for nurses or other healthcare staff to perform

Reviewed test results to identify any abnormal findings

Addressed concerns and answered questions that patients had about

their healthand well-being

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