Michaela Fernandes
NorthBay Medical Center
Fairfield
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Organized licensed vocational nurse with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
4 Years 11 Months- Implemented infection prevention measures while conducting venipunctures or capillary punctures on diverse populations.
- Evaluated and determined the most appropriate venipuncture site to minimize patient discomfort during blood collection procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
4 Years 11 Months- Increased lab safety by enforcing proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Managed inventory effectively through regular stock checks and prompt ordering of supplies to avoid delays in experiments or analysis.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues and optimize lab operations for successful project completion.
- Assisted in the identification and characterization of microorganisms through advanced microscopic techniques.
- Trained new employees on laboratory procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted shared learning experiences.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
6 Months- Maintained sterile environments for safe and effective sample collection, reducing contamination risks.
- Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during blood draw procedures.
- Consistently followed hospital protocol for proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials, ensuring safety compliance.
- Implemented infection prevention measures while conducting venipunctures or capillary punctures on diverse populations.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
6 Years 6 Months- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Optimized patient experience by continually updating knowledge on latest industry advancements through professional development opportunities.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
9 Years 4 Months- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care plans.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
Certified Nursing Assistant
4 Years 1 Month- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
- Dean's List semester 1,2 and 3
- class Valedictorian
No Degree - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
High School Diploma
Skills
Medication Administration
Intravenous therapy certified
blood draw certified
Geriatric Care
HIPAA Compliance
Vital signs monitoring
Compassionate Care
Clinical judgment
Patient Education
Direct Patient Care
Infection Control
Vital signs
Patient relationship building
Caregiving skills
Immunization Administration
Patient Assessments
Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse, intravenous therapy w/ blood withdrawal
licensed number# 743477
expiration date: March 31,2026
BLS PROVIDER
issue date: 5/20/2023 expiration date: 5/2025
certified phlebotomy technician
certificate # CPT02205861
expiration date: September 13,2025
certified clinical hemodialysis technician
certificate #CHT00021556
expiration: February 10,2025
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
04.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
NorthBay Medical Center
12.2021 - CurrentRead More
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
NorthBay Medical Center
12.2021 - CurrentRead More
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Satellite Healthcare
05.2015 - 11.2021Read More
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Davita Kidney Care
07.2012 - 11.2021Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tracy Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
06.2008 - 07.2012Read More
Blake Austin College
Licensed Vocational Nurse from Nursing
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Cal-regional
No Degree from Certified Phlebotomy Technician
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La Consolacion College
High School Diploma
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