CINDY VARGAS
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and EMT-B with over 10 years of hands-on experience in emergency care, and a deep-rooted foundation in high-acuity, fast-paced environments. Known for rapid critical thinking, clinical precision, and seamless teamwork under pressure. Currently completing an Associate Degree in Nursing to expand the nursing scope, while seeking to bring immediate value to a dynamic emergency or critical care team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Neighbors Emergency Center
Houston, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted registered nurse with triage and patient monitoring to streamline care in a 9-bed, freestanding emergency room, caring for 25 to 30 patients per shift.
- Cared for all patients, including neonates, infants, children, adults, and geriatrics.
- Perform 12-lead ECGs, IV insertions, blood draws, and splinting procedures, per physician's orders.
- Independently perform and manage a full spectrum of laboratory tests (including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, etc.), ensuring timely and accurate results for the physician.
- Irrigation of wounds, bandaging, dressing, and application of topical medication.
Emergency Room Technician
Community First ER
Houston, TX
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Assisted registered nurse with triage and patient monitoring to streamline care in a 9-bed, freestanding emergency room, caring for 35 to 40 patients per shift.
- Cared for all patients, including neonates, infants, children, adults, and geriatrics.
- Conducted 12-lead ECGs, IV insertions, and specimen collection for comprehensive in-house laboratory testing.
- Identified emergencies and provided necessary intervention, with the ability to recognize parameters of vital signs and identify opportunities that need immediate attention.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and adaptability skills to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Orthopedic application of splints, immobilizers, Ace bandages, measurement of crutches, and crutch training.
Emergency Room Technician
Neighbors Emergency Center
Houston, TX
03.2017 - 05.2021
- Assisted registered nurses with triage and patient monitoring to streamline care in a 12-bed, freestanding emergency room, caring for 30 to 40 patients per shift.
- Served as the designated Mock Code Coordinator, leading monthly mock code drills in collaboration with City Ambulance, and submitting performance reports to the Facility Director to support continuous improvement in emergency response readiness.
- Performed ECGs, IV starts, wound care, splinting, and in-house lab testing.
Emergency Medical Technician
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Worked with various interdisciplinary teams in a Level I adult and pediatric trauma center in high-stakes, high-pressure situations.
- Actively collaborated as part of the trauma team with incoming critically injured air and ground ambulance patients by rapidly initiating hemodynamic monitoring, exposing patients for immediate physician assessment, performing cervical spine stabilization for log-rolls, and repositioning for bedside imaging in patients with suspected spinal or cervical injuries.
- Actively anticipated the needs of the team before, during, and after Level I trauma cases, including prepping trauma rooms, assisting in life-saving procedures, supporting code situations, and, when necessary, assisting with post-mortem care.
- Transported blood from the blood bank for Mass Transfusion Protocols, with a goal to deliver the first cooler of blood products within 10 minutes of activation, as delays are associated with increased mortality.
- Assisted registered nurse in the emergent transport of critically injured patients to the operating room to accommodate complex trauma surgeries.
Emergency Room Technician
East Houston Regional Medical Center
Houston, TX
10.2014 - 05.2017
- Assisted registered nurses with triage, patient care, and patient monitoring to streamline care in a 26-bed Level IV emergency room.
- Assisted the triage nurse by recording vital signs, performing and reporting ECGs to the physician, inserting IVs, collecting blood, urine, and nasopharyngeal specimens, and transporting maternity clients to the Labor and Delivery unit.
- Actively participated in code blue situations by performing high-quality CPR, initiating IV access, applying defibrillator pads, and connecting patients to the LIFEPAK monitor.
- Assisted with airway management by setting up for intubation and supporting the respiratory therapist with BVM ventilation.
- Provide support to the nurse during post-code care, including transporting patients to the ICU, or assisting with post-mortem care when necessary.
- Provided patient monitoring and support as a patient sitter, ensuring patient safety and comfort during treatment and recovery.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse To Associate Degree in Nursing Transition Program - Associate Degree in Nursing
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX05.2025
A.A.S. - Health Science, Vocational Nursing
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX12.2023
EMT-B Certification -
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX06.2014
Skills
- Rapid patient assessment and triage
- IV insertion and management
- 12-lead ECG performance and interpretation
- Wound care and dressing changes
- Cardiac and respiratory monitoring
- Blood draws and specimen collection
- Airway management (BVM, intubation prep, suctioning)
- Foley Catheter and Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Medication administration (IV/IM/PO)
- Pain and symptom management
- Infection control and isolation protocols
- Splinting and immobilization
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), License #1149684
- Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B), License #735494
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Credentials
- Licensed Vocational Nurse License # 1149684
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic License #735494
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Neighbors Emergency Center
02.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Community First ER
12.2020 - 12.2022
Emergency Medical Technician
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
09.2018 - 02.2019
Emergency Room Technician
Neighbors Emergency Center
03.2017 - 05.2021
Emergency Room Technician
East Houston Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - 05.2017
Licensed Vocational Nurse To Associate Degree in Nursing Transition Program - Associate Degree in Nursing
San Jacinto College
A.A.S. - Health Science, Vocational Nursing
San Jacinto College
EMT-B Certification -
San Jacinto College
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