John C Fernandez
1916 South Dean Road
Orlando, Florida 32825
Home: 407-737-1591
Cell: 407-405-3581
Email: jcfernandez04@bellsouth.net
Objective:
Provide outstanding nursing care as a Registered Nurse working directly with patients administering medication, providing routine treatment, and handling day-to-day analysis and intervention.
Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with the ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.
Education:
Associate of Science degree – Nursing
Valencia Community College – Orlando, Florida
August 2009
Diploma in Food & Beverage Management
University of Tennessee, Lebanon, Tennessee - 1988
Student Nurse / Clinical Rotations August 2007 – August 2009
ORMC – Winnie Palmer
Provided hands-on care in accordance with Charge Nurse and physician orders. Initiated patient education plans according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by physician including patient and family instruction. Revised nursing plans in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulations. Promoted a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Maintained a cooperative relationship with the health care teams by documenting and communicating information in a timely manner.
Florida Hospital East
Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on cardiac, ICU, PCU, ED and medical-surgical floors. Handled medication administration, dressing changes, IVs and all other aspects of nursing care. Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers; prepared chart notes and other documentation; and participated on interdisciplinary team.
Key Accomplishments:
· Treated an average of 6 to 7 patients daily (Gained additional experience in procedures such as G-tube placement, isolation, cardiac catherization, complex wound care, cardiac port care, ostomy care as well as several others).
· Earned a reputation for excellence in service delivery. Supervisor comments: "John will be an outstanding RN. He has excellent interpersonal skills and readily establishes rapport with diverse patient population…his clinical skills are impressive."
Work Experience:
Osceola County Station 71, St. Cloud, Florida January 1992- May 2003
F-4 Firefighter/ EMS
Achievements:
·Served on Board of Commissioners
·State Decorated Honors Award
·Achievement Awards
Responsibilities:
·Multi task assignments EMS
·Search and Rescue
·Accident Scene information Officer
·Train and Develop personnel
Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida- June 1989 – March 1992
Multi Unit Restaurant Manager
Achievements:
·Developing Standards, for all Foods And International Menu, in 7 Languages
·Exceeding Projected Sales of 3.5 Million
·Opening Crew
Responsibilities:
·Multi-Unit Development
·Managing and Development (of 350 to 450 employees)
·Inventory Control
·Profit and Loss Accounting
·Design and Test, new equipment
·Continued ongoing staff development
Walgreens- Food Division: WAGS June 1984 – May 1989
Restaurant Manager
Achievements
Restaurant Manager Level 1
Initial Food Management Certified
Fryline Certification
Responsibilities
Hiring and training of management and skilled staff
Inventory control (daily, weekly, fiscal)
Bookkeeping and cash management
Scheduling for 24 hour high volume unit
Maintaining budget and food cost control
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- CPR /ACLS/BLS/Rural/Haz-Mat/R-Haz-Mat Certified
- Alcohol Awareness Certified
- Medication Error
- HIV awareness
- RN Florida Lincense
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bilingual with strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, administration, organizational, problem solving, and leadership skills. Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.
Comfortable using a variety of computer programs and applications including MS Office Suite
