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Michelle Spira

New York,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate nurse with a strong clinical background and a passion for providing exceptional patient care using the nursing process. Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Recognized for maintaining a calm demeanor in high pressure situations and consistently demonstrating professionalism and integrity. Committed to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of the latest advancements in nursing practice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Nurse Intern

Mount Sinai Healthcare System
10.2022 - 08.2023

Clinical Experience:

Worked on various units throughout multiple Mount Sinai hospitals including Obstetrics & Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, NICU, Post Partum, Psychiatric and Mental Health, Medical Surgical 1&2, Medical Surgical Capstone.

  • Attended vaginal and cesarean births, treated and monitored patients in labor, performed newborn assessments including APGAR score and vital signs, etc.
  • Treated pediatric patients with RSV, bronchiolitis, croup and other various diseases while maintaining patient safety using proper PPE and infection control protocol.
  • Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
  • Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
  • Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
  • Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.

Medical Assistant

Premier Assist Home Healthcare Service
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Performed diagnostic testing such as strep, flu, covid, ear checks and lung exams.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.

Medical Assistant

Dr. Hylton Lightman MD (Pediatrician)
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.

Medical Assistant

Rambam Family Medical Center (Primary Care)
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Collected and documented vital signs and health history for patients in the clinic.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Phillips School of Nursing At Mount Sinai Beth Israel
New York, NY
08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
01.2022

Science Courses - Science Education

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
08.2020

Skills

Licenses

  • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) certified through American Heart Association (expires 2024)
  • Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
  • Tobacco Treatment Training
  • Infection Control Practices and Barrier Precautions

Blood Draw and Sample CollectionMedication AdministrationPatient Rights AdvocacyMonitoring Vital SignsPatient and Family Education

Timeline

Student Nurse Intern

Mount Sinai Healthcare System
10.2022 - 08.2023

Medical Assistant

Premier Assist Home Healthcare Service
01.2022 - 07.2023

Medical Assistant

Dr. Hylton Lightman MD (Pediatrician)
05.2021 - 05.2022

Medical Assistant

Rambam Family Medical Center (Primary Care)
10.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Phillips School of Nursing At Mount Sinai Beth Israel

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts

Excelsior College

Science Courses - Science Education

Kingsborough Community College of The City University of New York