Tanya Vergara
Sacramento
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience supporting families through crisis, navigating community resources, and advocating for children and caregivers. As the oldest of eleven siblings, former foster parent to six siblings, and current caregiver for a sibling with mental health needs, I bring firsthand understanding of the challenges families face. Combined with my training as a Medical Assistant and Dental Assistant and nearly ten years of business management experience, I offer strong communication, advocacy, crisis support, and organizational skills to empower families and promote positive outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Manager
Wholesale Auto Dealership
California
- Managed daily business operations and customer relations.
- Maintained detailed records and documentation.
- Coordinated schedules and resolved client concerns.
- Supervised administrative processes and maintained compliance.
- Developed strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Approximately 10 Years
Medical Assistant
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient care.
- Educated patients regarding treatment plans.
- Maintained confidential medical records.
- Demonstrated compassionate patient communication.
Dental Assistant
- Assisted dentists during procedures.
- Educated patients on oral health and treatment.
- Maintained infection control standards.
- Worked effectively with diverse patient populations.
Education
GED -
Skills
- Family advocacy and peer support
- Trauma-informed care
- Parent coaching and mentorship
- Mental health awareness
- Community resource navigation
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Child and family development
- Active listening and empathy
- Care coordination
- Documentation and case notes
- Cultural sensitivity
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Confidentiality (HIPAA)
- Conflict resolution
- Organization and time management
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Documentation and reporting
- Exceptional empathy and compassion
- Strong advocate for children and families
- Calm under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Ability to build trusting relationships
- Resilient and dependable
Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification
- Dental Assistant Certification
Relevant Family Experience
Foster Parent / Family Caregiver, Served as the legal foster parent for six younger siblings., Continue providing care and support for a sibling living with bipolar disorder., Advocated for educational, medical, and behavioral health services., Coordinated appointments and connected family members with community resources., Helped navigate complex family systems while promoting stability and safety., Provided emotional support, mentoring, and crisis management during periods of family instability., Worked collaboratively with schools, healthcare providers, and social service agencies.
CUST
Foster Parent / Family Caregiver, Served as the legal foster parent for six younger siblings., Continue providing care and support for a sibling living with bipolar disorder., Advocated for educational, medical, and behavioral health services., Coordinated appointments and connected family members with community resources., Helped navigate complex family systems while promoting stability and safety., Provided emotional support, mentoring, and crisis management during periods of family instability., Worked collaboratively with schools, healthcare providers, and social service agencies.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Medical Assistant
Manager
Wholesale Auto Dealership