Amy Tarango
El Paso,TX
Summary
Compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant with hands-on clinical experience providing quality care to residents in a long-term care setting. Dedicated to promoting patient comfort, dignity, and safety while working effectively alongside nursing staff. Organized, attentive, and eager to contribute to a patient-centered healthcare team while continuing to grow professionally.
Overview
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years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Nazareth Living Center
El Paso, Texas
08.2026 - 09.2026
- Completed supervised clinical rotations providing basic bedside care to residents, including bathing, grooming, toileting, repositioning, and assisting with meals in accordance with facility policies and resident care plans.
- Observed and practiced accurate measurement and documentation of vital signs, intake and output, height, and weight under instructor guidance to support resident monitoring and interdisciplinary care decisions.
- Assisted residents with safe ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics and fall-prevention techniques, following individualized mobility plans and promptly reporting changes in condition to licensed staff.
- Supported resident comfort and dignity by maintaining clean, organized rooms, promptly responding to call lights, and engaging residents in respectful, compassionate communication during daily care activities.
- Collaborated with nursing staff and clinical instructors to prioritize daily assignments, follow infection-control procedures, and reinforce classroom learning through hands-on experience in a long-term care environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX 08.2023 - 09.2026
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Mobility & Transfers
- Safe Patient Positioning
- Ambulation Assistance
- Personal Hygiene & Grooming Assistance
- Feeding & Hydration Assistance
- Intake and Output (I&O) Monitoring
- Infection Control & PPE Procedures
- Fall Prevention & Patient Safety
- Patient Observation & Reporting
- Accurate Patient Documentation
- Basic Medical Terminology
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Effective Patient Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Dependability & Punctuality
- Maintaining Patient Privacy & HIPAA Compliance
- Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Conflict Resolution
- Professionalism
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
Nazareth Living Center
08.2026 - 09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
The University of Texas At El Paso
08.2023 - 09.2026