Karla Cando
West Orange
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented upcoming graduate nurse with a diverse background in clinical and patient care roles, including patient care technician, medical assistant, receptionist, specimen collector, and aide. Proven ability to communicate effectively, maintain organization, and multitask while delivering safe, patient-centered care in various healthcare environments. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support clinical procedures and enhance the overall patient experience. Prepared to leverage clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a strong work ethic to provide high-quality nursing care and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Tech/MA
Atlantic Health- Chilton Pavilion
06.2025 - Current
- Room patients
- Take vitals
- Triage phone calls and patient messages
- Prechart patient information
- Prior authorizations
- Perform blood sugars
Patient Care Tech-Per diem
RWJBH Cooperman Medical Center
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Phlebotomy and specimen collection
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Hourly rounding
- Assist with mobility
- Answer call bells
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Sportscare Physical Therapy
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Register and schedule patients
- Answer all phone calls
- Talk with insurance companies
- Submit authorizations
- Complete all front desk reports to office manager
PSR/Specimen Collector
Mako Medical Laboratories
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Register patients
- Collect specimens
- Draw blood
- Perform quick tests and send-outs
- Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems or directory of services
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN)-Entry-to-Practice
Fairleigh Dickinson University
05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rutger University
Newark, NJ05.2021
Skills
- BLS certified
- Active listening
- RN Licensure Pending
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent in English
- Proficient in EPIC
- Phlebotomy
- Prior authorizations
- ADL support
- Infection prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Care Tech/MA
Atlantic Health- Chilton Pavilion
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Tech-Per diem
RWJBH Cooperman Medical Center
01.2025 - 08.2025
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
Sportscare Physical Therapy
03.2024 - 02.2025
PSR/Specimen Collector
Mako Medical Laboratories
08.2023 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Nursing (MSN)-Entry-to-Practice
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rutger University
Skills And Certifications
- BLS/CPR certified, 2024-2026
- RN Licensure Pending, 2026-09
- Fluent in Spanish and English, Proficient in EPIC, Phlebotomy, Prior authorizations