NATASHA TEJEDA
Hardwick,NJ
Summary
Healthcare professional with 11+ years in hospital settings, excelling as nursing assistant, phlebotomist, unit representative, safety technician, and endoscopy technician. Proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and fostering teamwork. Seeking Registered Nurse role to apply clinical expertise and adaptability. Known for strong work ethic, working well under pressure, and ability to quickly master new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Endoscopy Technician & Patient Care Technician
Newton Medical Center
Newton, NJ
11.2020 - Current
- Serve as a first assistant during diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including but not limited to GI Bleed/Foreign body removal, ERCPs, and Bronchoscopies.
- Collect, label, and deliver specimens with accuracy; maintain chain of custody.
- Provide emergency life-saving interventions in procedural settings.
- Patient Care Tech - VS, weights, POCT glucose and pregnancy testing.
- Maintain 24/7 on-call availability for urgent and emergency cases.
- Perform scope cleaning and reprocessing, applying sterile processing knowledge.
- Coordinating and scheduling minor procedures/infusions/transfusions with physicians, nurses, and patients.
- Ensuring patient pre-procedure instructions are communicated and understood.
- Maintaining scheduling systems and updating procedure logs.
- Verifying equipment, room availability, and readiness prior to procedures.
Sec-Tech/Nursing Assistant - Adult & Pediatrics
Newton Medical Center
Newton, NJ
01.2015 - Current
- Deliver direct patient care: vital signs, activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility assistance, feedings, and comfort measures.
- EKGs & continuous cardiac monitoring placement.
- Collecting & transporting lab specimens.
- POCT glucose monitoring/pregnancy testing.
- Document patient care in EMR and report changes to nursing staff.
- Manage clerical responsibilities: scheduling, phone calls, and unit recordkeeping.
- Act as a liaison between patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure effective communication and workflow.
- Provided comprehensive bedside care to acutely ill patients, including bathing, hygiene, repositioning, mobility assistance, and comfort measures while maintaining strict infection-control practices.
- Assisted with oxygen therapy setups, including nasal cannula, non-rebreather masks, and assisted with high-flow patient compliance.
- Supported patients experiencing respiratory distress by ensuring safe positioning, assisting with proning protocols, and maintaining airway support equipment.
- Assisted with specimen collection following protocol.
- Supported nursing staff during emergencies such as rapid responses, code blues, and acute respiratory deterioration events.
- Prepared patient rooms, equipment, and supplies to meet the needs of a high-acuity isolation unit.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.
- Adhered to enhanced airborne/contact isolation procedures, including proper donning and doffing of PPE to prevent cross-contamination.
- Provided emotional support to isolated patients and facilitated virtual family communication.
Phlebotomist
Newton Medical Center
Newton, NJ
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Perform venipuncture and specimen collection with infection-control compliance.
- Ensure accurate specimen labeling, handling, and transport to laboratory.
- Provide support during difficult blood draws and maintain patient comfort.
- Collaborate with nursing staff for timely diagnostic testing.
- Expirations and safety checks.
Secretary-Technician-Pediatrics
Goryeb Children's Hospital
Morristown, NJ
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supported pediatric care teams with clerical and nursing assistant duties.
- Managed records, scheduled appointments (Valerie Center), and facilitated family-provider communication.
- Assisted with patient monitoring and comfort in a pediatric-focused environment.
- Reinforced family-centered care principles while supporting interdisciplinary teams.
- Daily weights, I&O's, changing and feedings when needed.
- Vital signs.
- Manage clerical responsibilities: scheduling, phone calls, and unit recordkeeping.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ12.2025
EKG Technician -
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ12.2013
Phlebotomy Technician -
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ12.2012
Skills
- Emergency care and assistance
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Work ethic
- Nursing Assistant/PCT
- Phlebotomy expertise/specimen collection
- Problem-solving
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- EKG administration
- Infection control knowledge
- Patient mobility support
- EPIC charting proficiency
- Patient-centered care approach
- HIPAA compliance knowledge
- Basic life support certification
- Endoscopy maintenance
Clinical Rotations
- Newton Medical Center - 2 Hussey MedSurge
- Morristown Medical Center - Kahn 1 Post-Op MedSurge
- Goryeb Children's Hospital - Inpatient/PICU
- Morristown Medical Center - Labor & Delivery, NICU, Mother/Baby
- Saint Clair's Psychiatric Hospital - Boonton- Inpatient adult & pediatric, Detox
- Chilton Medical Center - 2 East Cardiac
Certification
Basic Life Support, American Health Association, 2024-2026
Awards
- George & Helen Bauer Nursing Scholarship, 2024-2025
- Dean's Honor List
- 2021-2025
Honors Society
- OADN Honors Society
- Student body Representative, 3 consecutive semesters
Timeline
Endoscopy Technician & Patient Care Technician
Newton Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
Phlebotomist
Newton Medical Center
01.2020 - 09.2023
Secretary-Technician-Pediatrics
Goryeb Children's Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sec-Tech/Nursing Assistant - Adult & Pediatrics
Newton Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
Associate in Applied Science - Nursing
County College of Morris
EKG Technician -
Sussex County Community College
Phlebotomy Technician -
Sussex County Community College