Abigail Melendrez
Lyle
Summary
Motivated recent military and high school graduate pursuing CNA or EMT role to enhance medical knowledge and trauma care skills. Committed to making a positive impact in patient lives while progressing toward a career as a physician assistant. Proven ability to adapt, collaborate with teams, and deliver compassionate patient care. Eager to learn and grow within emergency medicine.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Care Assistant
Our House Senior Living
Austin
2026.04 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality resident care.
- Documented daily care activities accurately in resident charts.
Combat Medic Specialist
Minnesota Army National Guard
2025.08 - 2026.04
- Attended Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training to gain the title of Combat Medic Specialist, where I learned about trauma care and stabilization of casualties, as well as medical emergencies
- Learned about leadership, accountability, discipline, communication, and teamwork
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedars of Austin
Austin
2024.04 - 2025.03
- Monitored patients and their well-being, ensuring patients were getting the highest quality of care
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, such as dressing them, helping them perform personal hygiene, toileting, etc..
- Administered medications and documented any changes
- Gained experience in memory care facility, developing skills to support patients with dementia and address behavioral challenges
Education
NREMT Certificate -
U.S. Army
San Antonio, TX2026-04
High School Diploma -
Lyle Public Schools
Lyle, MN2025-05
PSEO Student - interpersonal communication, intro to psychology, abnormal psychology, human biology
Riverland Community College
Austin, MN2025-05
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Dementia care
- Personal care
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Communication
Certification
- NREMT, National Registry Emergency Medical Technicians, 01/01/26, 03/31/28
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross, 12/01/25, 12/31/27
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, 11/01/24, 11/30/26
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Minnesota Department of Health, 10/01/23, 12/31/26
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Residential Care Assistant
Our House Senior Living
2026.04 - Current
Combat Medic Specialist
Minnesota Army National Guard
2025.08 - 2026.04
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cedars of Austin
2024.04 - 2025.03
NREMT Certificate -
U.S. Army
High School Diploma -
Lyle Public Schools
PSEO Student - interpersonal communication, intro to psychology, abnormal psychology, human biology
Riverland Community College