Gregory Fernandez

Gregory Nelson Fernandez

Gnf4@pitt.edu

PROFILE

Dedicated health professional with four years of outstanding performance in the U.S. Military. Accountable and ambitious, able to remain focused and productive in challenging situations. Offering top-quality customer service and voluntarily deployed with a nursing unit to Kuwait. My objective is to seek a position as a Registered Nurse in a Health Care facility where I can make the most of my nursing education and training, in addition to my interpersonal skills to provide the highest level of patient care.

EDUCATION

Civilian:            University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh, PA                                                      Expected: August 2014

Bachelor of Science-Nursing                                                                  

Military:            United States Navy-Great Lakes, IL

Certification: Dental Assistant                                                                 March-May 2008

            Certifications: Medical Assistant and Basic Life Support              Jan.-March 2008

LANGUAGES: Native proficiency in Spanish literacy and speech

CERTIFICATIONS

American Heart Association, BLS Certification - Current 2014

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University Of Pittsburgh-Student Health Services

Student Nurse                                                                                                                Apr. 2013-Aug. 2013

·       Performed treatments and procedures such as dressing changes and blood glucose testing

·       Assisted in approximately 30 Gynecological exams, administered 45 birth control (Injections) and 90 STD tests

·       Provided basic first aid for students and performed roughly 200 health screenings/physical exams

·       Administered 110 tuberculosis tests and approximately 70 patient influenza vaccines

·       Participate in the development and implementation of care plans and patient education

·       Assist with the collection of physical and psychosocial data

·       Collaborate with health care team developing and implementing individual plans of care and patient education

·       Collaborate with  RN in conducting admission interviews, transferring and discharging patients

·       Assume responsibility for documenting care, medications and treatments provided in the patient medical record

·       Serviced the entire population of University of Pittsburgh during this opportunity

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine, Department Of Neurosurgery

Animal Behavior Laboratory Assistant- Dr. Edward C Dixon                                               Aug. 2012-Apr. 2013

·       Feed, water, and examine rodents for signs of illness, disease, or injury in animal behavior laboratory

·       Administer anesthetics, immunizations, and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by principal investigator

·       Monitor animals after surgery and notify principal investigator of any unusual changes or abnormal symptoms

·       Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests such as water mazes, balance beams, pool testing and other examinations to test different medications for the purpose of neurotraumatic brain disorders

·       Interpret and record results from different diagnostic studies

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Petty Officer, United States Navy                                                Nov. 2007-Nov.2011

U.S. Naval Hospital-Yokosuka, Japan

Dental Technician                                                                                                           June 2008- May 2010

·       Provide medical and dental support to active duty, family members, retirees, & other beneficiaries

·       Performed duties such as dental infection control, treatment room management, preventive dentistry, intraoral radiography

·       Provided exceptional customer service as front desk clerk for 6 months

·       Scheduled 3,600 appointments leading to 7 customer appreciation awards

·       Trained 6 members in duties and responsibilities of dental administration         

·       Assisted 7 dental officers in care and treatment of 1,120 patients

·       Experienced as a radiographic technician; Exposed 6,200 radiographs   

Assistant Leading Petty Officer                                                                                          June 2011-November 2011

·       Acted as supervisor for the Fleet Dental Clinic

·       Aided division officer by administering, supervising, and training division personal

·       Managed 9 enlisted personal and 4 master labor contractors                                                    

 Fleet Liaison Coordinator                                                                                                           June 2011-November 2011

·       Acted as Dental Readiness Petty Officer

·       Responsible for reporting dental treatment for 3, 159 Fleet Sailors

·       Raised dental readiness standards for ship personnel from 91% to 98%, which resulted in 9 forward deployed ships being medically suitable and deployable.

·       Scheduled 2,600 appointments in a five month period                                               

Expeditionary Medical Facility-Kuwait

Hospital Corpsman                                                                                                         May 2010 - June 2011

·       Performed basic emergency and CPR procedures

·       Conducted basic nursing care including recording vital signs, IV insertions, collection of specimens, and phlebotomy with over 1,700 patients

·       Responsible for ordering supplies and maintaining clinical readiness for emergency room, patient ward, and ICU

·       Planned and led wall to wall inventories of 3 work centers

·       Input and maintained computerized medical records

·       Participated in 31 training hours for 18 Operating Room cases for varying medical procedures                  

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Drug Education and Youth Mentor                                                                                 Feb. 2009-Nov. 2011

·       Mentor and counseled 75 children between the ages of 9-12 on the ill effect of drugs and alcohol

·       Participated in weekly field trips to increase understanding of enjoyment of life without drugs and alcohol

·       Facilitated lesson plans including topics such as staying drug free, building self-esteem, and avoiding peer pressure

·       Promoted integrated approach by involving family members in the education process

Yokosuka Volunteer Group                                                                                            Feb. 2009-Nov. 2011

·       Coordinated and participated in events involving the city of Yokosuka and the U.S. Navy

·       Volunteered 65 off duty hours for 23 separate events including feeding homeless, beach clean-ups, and orphan mentoring

Command Lifeguard                                                                                                     Feb. 2008-Nov. 2011

·       Provided professional underwater emergency and surveillance rescuer care to hospital staff during Navy physical readiness tests

·       Provided surveillance and proper water safety to civilian patrons and dependents

·       American Red cross CPR professional rescuer certified

·       Supervised 80 command members for U.S. Naval Hospital in Yokosuka, Japan

Command Fitness Leader                                                                                               Feb. 2008-Nov. 2011

·       Trained in conducting the Physical Readiness Test (PRT), injury prevention, safety and emergency response, nutrition education, and physical readiness information management system

·       Responsible for maintaining physical readiness of USHA Yokosuka Command

·       Guided, motivated and mentored shipmates to help them maintain overall well-being and a healthy lifestyle           

MILITARY AWARDS

·       Navy and Marine Core Good Conduct Medal                                                                        November 2011  

Awarded for 3 consecutive years of “honorable and faithful service”

·       Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal                                                            October 2011

·       Recognized Service at US Naval Hospital (Yokosuka, Japan)                                                                          

·       Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal                                                                 

·       Recognized service at Expeditionary Medical Facility (Kuwait)  

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·       Letter of Commendation for “Blue Jacket of the quarter”                                                April 2010