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Laura Spiegelman

Ramsey,NJ

Summary

Dedicated, compassionate and accomplished Registered Nurse with a foundational understanding of medical care. Showcasing experience spanning from emergency care and critical thinking to general practice across the age span. Skilled in providing comprehensive medical and emotional patient care support. Distinguished for professionalism and exceptional interpersonal skills, consistently delivering patient-centered care through team collaboration.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified School Nurse

Ramsey Board of Education
09.2015 - Current
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by maintaining accurate health records and documentation for all students.
  • Oversaw health services for over 700 school students and faculty as the sole medical personnel
  • Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Hackensack University Medical Center
04.2013 - 01.2015
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
  • Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Dr.Carl Battista
09.2004 - 09.2008
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Administered vaccinations and routine health checks to ensure wellbeing of young patients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Labor and Delivery and Postpartum Registered Nurse

New York Presbyterian Cornell Medical Center
12.1999 - 05.2003

Same job skills and duties as aforementioned at Hackensack University Medical Center for Labor and Delivery.

Postpartum duties:

  • Educated families on newborn care techniques such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and comforting strategies.
  • Provided culturally sensitive care by respecting diverse family values and traditions related to childbirth and the postpartum period.
  • Conducted detailed assessments of mother and newborn health
  • Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medications, and potential complications during the postpartum period.
  • Provided emotional support to patients experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, connecting them with appropriate mental health resources when necessary.

Education

Graduate Degree, Certified School Nurse -

New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ
04-2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
12-1999

Skills

  • Emergency care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Reliability
  • CPR/AED certified
  • Professionalism
  • Interpersonal skills

Timeline

Certified School Nurse

Ramsey Board of Education
09.2015 - Current

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Hackensack University Medical Center
04.2013 - 01.2015

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Dr.Carl Battista
09.2004 - 09.2008

Labor and Delivery and Postpartum Registered Nurse

New York Presbyterian Cornell Medical Center
12.1999 - 05.2003

Graduate Degree, Certified School Nurse -

New Jersey City University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Rhode Island
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