Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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April Fernandez, LVN

Riverside

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated graduate vocational nurse with strong clinical training and hands-on experience in medical-surgical, long-term care, and outpatient settings. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, and wound care, with a solid foundation in therapeutic communication and patient-centered care. Eager to apply nursing knowledge and grow within a supportive healthcare team. Currently licensed as an LVN in the state of California.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Biller and Coder

Bristol Plaza Family Medicine
Santa Ana
07.2016 - Current
  • Utilized ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to process claims and billing.
  • Responded promptly to requests from insurance companies regarding clarification on claim submissions.
  • Submitted claims to insurance companies electronically or by mail.
  • Resolved denied claims by researching payer requirements and preparing appeals.
  • Verified accuracy of patient information and insurance data in billing system.
  • Reviewed received payments for accuracy and applied to intended patient accounts.
  • Processed corrections and adjustments as needed to ensure accurate payment from third party payers.
  • Provided customer service support to patients regarding billing inquiries.

Student Vocational Nurse

Northwest College
Riverside
12.2024 - 04.2025

Clinical Sites:

  • Las Colinas Post Acute
  • Menifee Post Acute Center
  • Presbyterian Hospital
  • Riverside Parkview Hospital
  • Valencia Gardens Skilled Nursing
  • Bellagio Post Acute Rehab Medical Center

Education

Diploma in Billing And Coding -

American College of Healthcare And Technology
Riverside, CA

Diploma in Vocational Nursing -

Northwest College
Riverside

Skills

  • Vital Signs (manual electronic)
  • Medication administration (PO, IM, SQ)
  • Wound Care & dressing changes
  • Foley Catheter insertion/removal
  • Blood Glucose monitoring
  • Head-to-toe assessments
  • ICD-10 coding
  • Profecient in medical terminology
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Bilingual (spanish speaking)

Certification

  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)- American Heart Association
  • Vocational Nursing- California Department of Consumer Affairs

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Vocational Nurse

Northwest College
12.2024 - 04.2025

Medical Biller and Coder

Bristol Plaza Family Medicine
07.2016 - Current

Diploma in Billing And Coding -

American College of Healthcare And Technology

Diploma in Vocational Nursing -

Northwest College
April Fernandez, LVN