Gilda R. Fernandez, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
**** **** ** ***** ******* FL. 33012/786-***-****/ ***********@*****.***
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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