Eliana Santana
Prospect Park,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional committed to delivering safe, high-quality patient care in a hospital setting. Focused on continuous development of clinical skills and knowledge, with a strong foundation in nursing principles as a new graduate. Aims to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and support the overall mission of the healthcare facility. Enthusiastic about embracing challenges and opportunities for growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
07.2025 - Current
- Assist nurses with triage preparation, vitals signs, EKGs, and patient monitoring
- Monitor and document vital signs and patient status changes
- Assist with patient transport, hygiene, and mobility
- Support emergency procedures and maintain patient safety
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Emergency Department
Certified Medical Assistant
Vanguard Surgical Center
Maywood, NJ
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted in patient intake and documentation processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured all necessary medical supplies were readily available.
- Supported physicians during procedures by providing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Conducted vital signs checks and documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Felician University
Parsippany, NJ05-2026
Bachelors of Art - Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ09-2020
Skills
- BLS Provider
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Patient assessment and vital sign monitoring
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Able to work efficiently in fast-paced healthcare environments
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Emergency response
- Qualified in patient transport
- Vitals documentation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood glucose testing
Certification
CMA Certification No. 2407272; expires 9/30/28
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack University Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Vanguard Surgical Center
12.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelors of Art - Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Felician University
Clinical Experience
- January 2026- April 2026
- St. Peters University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | Cardiac Progressive Unit | Senior Immersion
- Completed senior immersion clinical experience on a cardiac progressive care unit
- Assisted nurses in caring for patients with cardiac and complex medical conditions
- Participated in patient assessments, medication administration, and interdisciplinary care
- September 2025- December 2025
- St. Peter’s University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | Mother/baby, Labor and delivery
- Overlook Medical Center | Summit, NJ | Medical Surgical II- Unit 9CD
- Children’s Specialized Hospital | Mountainside, NJ | Pediatric Long-Term Care
- Provided patient-centered nursing care across maternal, pediatric, and medical surgical settings
- Performed patient assessments, vital signs monitoring, and documentation
- Assisted with patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration
- May 2025- August 2025
- Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health | Boonton, NJ | Mental Health Clinical
- Morristown Medical Center | Morristown, NJ | Medical Surgical I- Kahn 4
- Provided care for adult patients in medical surgical and mental health settings
- Assisted with assessments, documentation, and patient safety interventions
- Practiced therapeutic communication and patient-centered care