Fernanda Vargas
El Paso
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Nursing Student with hands-on experience in high-acuity settings, including the Operating Room, Emergency Department, ICU, and Labor & Delivery. Delivers patient-centered care by addressing physical and emotional needs while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nursing Student
The Hospitals of Providence- East
El Paso
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Provided care in Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Assisted with rapid assessments and patient stabilization in emergency settings
- Supported critical care patients under RN supervision
- Strengthened skills in prioritization, time management, and teamwork
- Accurately documented patient vital signs and medical history in electronic records to maintain up-to-date patient information.
Clinical Nursing Student
The Hospitals of Providence- Transmountain
El Paso
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Acquired hands-on experience in Operating Room, Telemetry, Medical Surgical, and Recovery Room settings.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, such as wound dressing changes, IV therapy, and medication administration.
- Assisted with pre- and post-operative patient care.
- Observed post-operative patients for complications and assessed their response to treatment regimens.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
Senior Volunteer
University Medical Center, UMC
El Paso
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported healthcare staff in delivering compassionate care to patients and families, enhancing patient experience.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during treatments, fostering a comforting environment.
- Delivered emotional and practical support to community members in need, improving their overall well-being.
Clinical Nursing Student
University Medical Center, UMC
El Paso
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided patient care in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, NICU, PICU, and Hematology/Oncology units.
- Assisted with vital signs, patient hygiene, feeding, and comfort measures
- Observed and supported nurses during high-risk deliveries and neonatal care
- Administered medications under supervision and monitored patient responses.
- Assessed physical condition of patients by taking vital signs, checking skin color and condition, listening for abnormal breath sounds.
- Facilitated daily living activities for patients, promoting their comfort and dignity.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff compliance standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX08-2026
Associate of Science -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX12-2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- Basic patient assessment
- Infection control measures
- Time management
- Compassionate care delivery
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)- El Paso CPR, 2025
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Student
The Hospitals of Providence- East
02.2026 - 03.2026
Clinical Nursing Student
The Hospitals of Providence- Transmountain
09.2025 - 10.2025
Clinical Nursing Student
University Medical Center, UMC
03.2024 - 04.2024
Senior Volunteer
University Medical Center, UMC
06.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At El Paso
Associate of Science -
El Paso Community College