Alejandra Vargas
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience working in a workplace with a variety of patients and providing direct patient care, triage, and care coordination. Detail-oriented and collaborating team player, able to build relationships with patients and other healthcare professionals to improve nursing services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Ortho/Neuro Unit
Southern Hills Hosp
Las Vegas, NV
09.2021 - Current
- Perform assessments, help administer medications, and monitor patients for side effects and adverse reactions
- Administered a wide variety of services, including catheterization, tube feedings, applying and changing bandages, colostomy, and assisting with ADLs
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses
- Collaborated and communicated closely with medical specialist throughout hospital to ensure high-level care for patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
RN Student
Sunrise Hospital MCU floor
Las Vegas, NV
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Perform assessments, help administer medications and monitor patients for side effects and adverse reactions with a registered nurse
- Working with healthcare personnel to deliver consistency and high-quality care.
Medical Assistant
The Skin Docs Dermatology
Las Vegas, NV
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Assist healthcare providers with clinical procedures such as skin biopsies, MOHS procedures, incision, and drainage, intralesional injections, and excisions
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and document vital signs
- Cleaned, prepared, and maintained examination rooms and treatment areas
- Document patient information and prepare paperwork for healthcare providers.
RN student
Summerlin Hospital OB/GYN floor
Summerlin, NV
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Assisted with patient activities of daily living, including safe patient transport and hygiene needs
- Followed a registered nurse in administrating medications, IV functions.
RN student
Summerlin Hospital Pediatric floor
Summerlin, NV
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Worked with healthcare personnel to deliver consistency and high quality of care
- Applied infection control protocols to maintain proper sanitation and prohibit cross-contamination.
RN student
Valley Hospital Med surg floor
Las Vegas, NV
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted with patient activities of daily living, including safe patient transport and hygiene needs
- Worked with healthcare personnel to deliver consistency and high-quality care.
RN student
Spring Mountain Treatment Center
Las Vegas, NV
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Recorded patients’ medical information and monitored conditions
- Planned a teaching class for adolescents
- Applied infection control protocols to maintain proper sanitation and prohibit cross-contamination.
Lead Medical Assistant
Sunset Clinics
Las Vegas, NV
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Precepted newly hired medical assistants to train in office procedures and important tasks
- Assisted healthcare providers with clinical procedures such as pap smears, trigger point injections, minor surgeries
- Documented patient information in EHR system and prepared paperwork for healthcare providers
- Administered injections and medications, dressed wounds, and collected lab specimens for tests
- Administered oral medications as directed by supervising physician
- Measured vital signs and documented in EHR system
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and documented
- Reviewed all pre-visit work required for each exam for completion and checked the availability of test results in the electronic health record
- Cleaned, prepared, and maintained examinations rooms and treatment areas
- Performed venipuncture and prepared specimens for outside lab testing, as ordered by the healthcare provider.
Medical Assistant
ProCare Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Prepared patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Improved clinical operations and productivity by promoting efficient patient flow
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and document vital signs
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Maintained all supplies in exam rooms by ordering, distributing, and managing inventory
- Administered immunizations, injections, and medications per providers orders
- Dressed wounds, applied temporary splints, and collected lab specimens for tests
- Measured vital signs, performed rapid tests, and prepared rooms for patient examinations
- Prepared specimens for outside lab testing, as ordered by healthcare providers
- Performed x-rays, venipunctures, and IV fluids as ordered by physician
- Sterilized and positioned instruments and equipment for examinations and procedures.
Medical Assistant
ProCareSummerlin Dermatology
Las Vegas, NV
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Cleaned, prepared, and maintained examinations rooms and treatment areas
- Assisted healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, preparation of patients, and vital signs
- Assisted healthcare providers with excisions, incision and drainage, curettage, skin biopsies, and punch biopsy
- Prepared specimens for outside lab testing
- Sterilized and positioned instruments and equipment for examinations and procedures
- Supported front office operations including scheduling appointments, patient check-in and check-out, and insurance verification.
Medical Assistant
Total Care Family Practice
Henderson, NV
04.2013 - 06.2014
- Administrative duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, processing patients, and billing
- Answered phone calls and scheduled follow-up appointments
- Maintain and update patient information in electronic health records
- Administered injection and medications, dressed wounds, and collected lab specimens for tests
- Prepared and maintained all supplies in exam rooms
- Cleaned and maintained examination rooms and treatment areas
- Assisted healthcare providers with examinations, procedures, and perform allergy skin testing.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in nursing -
Arizona College of Nursing
08.2021
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Concorde Career College
02.2008
High School Diploma -
Sonora High School
06.2007
Skills
- Ability to multitask
- Teamwork
- Active listening skills
- Fast learner
- Dependable
- Willingness to learn
- Organizational skills
- Positive attitude and disciplined work ethic
- Compassionate
- Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish
Certification
- NV RN License, 03/2025
- BLS Certification, Las Vegas, NV, 07/2023, 07/2025
- Office Laboratory Assistant, Las Vegas, NV, 35250
References
- Melchor Gochioco, Physician Assistant, Sunset Clinics, (702) 885-6233
- Dr. Jonathon Bellew, Dermatologist, The Skin Docs Dermatology, (702) 551-9487
- Karisa Son, Nurse Practitioner, The Skin Docs Dermatology,(508) 631-4274
- Jose Chavez, Metro Police Officer, (702) 557-1199
- Priscilla Rodriguez, Office Manager, Excel Clinical Research, (702) 471-8816
Timeline
RN Ortho/Neuro Unit
Southern Hills Hosp
09.2021 - Current
RN Student
Sunrise Hospital MCU floor
06.2021 - 08.2021
RN student
Summerlin Hospital OB/GYN floor
02.2021 - 03.2021
RN student
Summerlin Hospital Pediatric floor
01.2021 - 02.2021
RN student
Valley Hospital Med surg floor
09.2020 - 10.2020
RN student
Spring Mountain Treatment Center
08.2020 - 09.2020
Medical Assistant
The Skin Docs Dermatology
07.2020 - 06.2021
Lead Medical Assistant
Sunset Clinics
10.2017 - 07.2019
Medical Assistant
ProCare Medical Center
03.2016 - 10.2017
Medical Assistant
ProCareSummerlin Dermatology
06.2014 - 03.2016
Medical Assistant
Total Care Family Practice
04.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor’s degree in nursing -
Arizona College of Nursing
Medical Assistant Certificate -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Sonora High School