Heather Fernandez has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Heather started their nursing career at Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA, where they worked as a Registered Nurse from May 2017 to April 2018. Heather then joined UPMC Hamot, where they worked as a Professional Staff Nurse from November 2013 to May 2017. Later, they were promoted to the role of Sr. Professional Registered Nurse II, BSN, RN and worked from April 2017 to January 2021. In 2021, they joined Fairview Manor Nursing and Rehab Facility as an RN Case Manager and worked until April 2022. Currently, they are serving as the DON Director of Nursing at LECOM Institute for Successful Aging from March 2022. Heather's experience showcases their growth and expertise in the nursing field.
Heather Fernandez has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from PennWest Clarion, which they obtained from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, they attended Mercyhurst University from 2011 to 2013 but did not obtain a degree from there. Heather also has a Master's Degree in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from PennWest Clarion, although the start and end years are not mentioned. In addition, they have obtained a certification as a Certified Opioid Treatment Specialist from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2019.
March, 2022 - present