Taina Vargas
Bridgeport
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing student with clinical experience in medical-surgical, critical care, obstetric, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings, including a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) capstone practicum at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, as well as four years of experience as a Patient Care Technician in an acute care hospital setting and assisted living. Strong background in patient assessment, critical thinking, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Fluent in English and Spanish. Seeking a Graduate Nurse position to provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care while continuing professional development as a Registered Nurse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician - Ortho/Neuro
St. Vincent Medical Center
Bridgeport, CT
06.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and fall prevention measures.
- Monitored orthopedic and neurological patients for changes in condition and communicated findings to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Sales Associate & 40 Level Manager
The Paper Store
Fairfield, CT
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and performed regular stock checks to ensure product availability.
- Collaborated with team members to create visually appealing merchandise displays that increased customer engagement.
- Processed transactions efficiently using POS systems, ensuring accuracy in cash handling and financial reporting.
Front Desk & Kids Klub Attendant
LA Fitness
Trumbull, CT
06.2021 - 06.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring member satisfaction and retention.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of fitness areas, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Assisted with equipment maintenance, promptly reporting any issues to ensure operational efficiency.
- Supported membership enrollment processes, guiding new members through onboarding procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Accelerated
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT08-2026
Bachelor of Science - General Health Science
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT05-2023
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Neurological Assessment
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Epic Electronic Medical Record Documentation
- Therapeutic Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Family-Centered Care
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Judgment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Clinical Experience
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Capstone Practicum – Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
- Pediatric Emergency Department
- Labor and Delivery
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Cardiac/Telemetry Unit
- Medical-Surgical/Detox Unit
- Rehabilitation Unit
- Community Health Nursing (Home Health & Middle School Health Services)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - Ortho/Neuro
St. Vincent Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Sales Associate & 40 Level Manager
The Paper Store
06.2021 - 06.2024
Front Desk & Kids Klub Attendant
LA Fitness
06.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Accelerated
Western Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - General Health Science
Albertus Magnus College