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Laura Swerdlow

Philadelphia,PA

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Outdoor Challenge Senior Specialist

Southampton Summer Day Camp
06.2014 - 08.2023

Operating zip lines, climbing walls, air bungee, low / high ropes courses, and interacting with children ages 3-14 and staff at a summer day camp. Ensured safety of staff and campers at each outdoor facility across campus and private hired events on campus. Senior Specialist responsible for daily paperwork, inspection sheets, rope logs, and a leader of multiple new hires.

Medical Receptionist

Bala Dermatology
03.2023 - 07.2023

Duties included registering new patients and updating records in EMR ModMed/ EMA systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information. Verified insurance coverage, obtained referrals, meticulously documenting co-pays for accurate billing purposes, scheduling appointments, efficiently managing calendars, and coordinating with healthcare providers and patients to ensure optimal scheduling arrangements.

Teacher Resident

School District of Philadelphia
06.2022 - 12.2022

Shared classroom responsibilities for six 7th grade Science classes with a total of 200 students, in collaboration with Temple University’s M.Ed program. Duties included lesson planning, grading, lab equipment demonstration/setup/cleanup, creating activities based on state and federal standards, and attendance for students in each section.

Education

Accelerated BSN -

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
03-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Chestnut Hilll College
Philadelphia, PA
01-2022

Clinical Placement

Foulkeways at Gwynedd (Skilled Nursing Facility)

Fairmount Behavioral Health System (Mental Health/ Child & Adolescent Unit)

Einstein Moss Rehab (Gerontology)

Holy Redeemer Hospital (Surgical Oncology)

Reading Hospital (Labor & Delivery/ Postpartum)

Fox Chase Cancer Center (Surgical Oncology)

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (Pediatrics)

Affiliations

  • Kappa Gamma Pi (March 2022-Present) National Catholic College Graduate Honors for scholarship, leadership, and service
  • Delta Epsilon Sigma (March 2022- Present) National Scholastic Honor Society for Students of Catholic Colleges and Universities for Top 10% of Graduates
  • Psi Chi International Psychology Honors Association (March 2019- Present)
  • Drexel University Student Nursing Association (April 2024- Present)

Timeline

Medical Receptionist

Bala Dermatology
03.2023 - 07.2023

Teacher Resident

School District of Philadelphia
06.2022 - 12.2022

Outdoor Challenge Senior Specialist

Southampton Summer Day Camp
06.2014 - 08.2023

Accelerated BSN -

Drexel University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Chestnut Hilll College
Laura Swerdlow