Samantha Silver
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience delivering nursing care to propel desired patient outcomes. Expert at patient care planning, colleague communication and administering direct patient care. Compassionate nursing professional with expertise in patient care planning and direct care delivery. Skilled in fostering effective communication among colleagues to enhance patient outcomes. Quick-thinking problem solver with strong judgment to advocate for patient needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Served as charge nurse, facilitating unit operations and nurse staffing; prioritizing safety and care of all patients on the unit.
- Delivered comprehensive care for 35-bed unit, managing both stepdown and medical-surgical patients.
- Monitored and managed patients requiring continuous pulse oximetry and cardiac monitoring, providing medical administration and best stand of care.
- Collaborated in interdisciplinary patient care across age spectrum, focusing on GI and liver transplant cases.
- Served as resource nurse, supporting nursing team to enhance unit operations and patient flow.
- Precepted and mentored new graduate nurses and student nurses, providing education and skills for their transition into independent practice.
Counselor
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
Ashford, CT
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Facilitated emotional support for campers in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Collaborated with staff to create inclusive programming for diverse needs.
- Developed engaging activities that promoted teamwork and personal growth.
- Provided primary care for children with chronic illness and their siblings, engaging them in targeted programming that emphasized safety and holistic care.
After Care Employee
JCC
York, PA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored and assisted children in afterschool activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Facilitated meal times for children while upholding cleanliness standards in play area.
Lifeguard
YMCA
Tarrytown, NY
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Provided first aid assistance and responded to emergencies effectively.
- Monitored pool activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Monitored pool deck to ensure safety of members in and around water.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of pool facilities and equipment.
- Documented pool chemical levels and performed cleaning before and after use to maintain safe swimming environment.
Education
BSN - Nursing, Business Administration
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA05-2023
NYS Advanced Regents Diploma -
Sleepy Hollow High School
Sleepy Hollow, NY01-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication Administration
- Wound care
- Ventilator Care
- Cardiac Monitor
- Alaris and Kangaroo Pumps
- Patient Assessments
- Infection Control Standards
- Epic training
Certification
- • BLS CPR, American Heart Association, 2014-Present
• First Aid, American Heart Association, 2014-Present - PALS American Heart Association, 2026
• ACLS, American Heart Association, 2023-Present
• Registered Nurse Licensure, New York State Board, 2023-Present
• Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, 2015-2020
Academic Activities
- Daisy Team Award Winner, Recognized for involvement in the Senior Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse Council, working towards education and improvements within the nurses practice.
- Presented at Grand Rounds for Mount Sinai, Highlighting the experience as a new graduate and adapting from the bridge of nursing school to real life application.
- Skin Champion, Participated in weekly skin rounds on both the floor and hospital wide. Engaged in education and wound fairs, prevalence day and overall quality improved to prevent pressure injuries.
- Completed Nurse Residency Program, Participated in a cohort of new graduate nurses, learning and researching new practices and transitioning to clinical nursing. Completed and presented performance improvement project on hourly rounding.
- Member of Phi Sigma Sigma, 2019-Present
Timeline
Clinical Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Counselor
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
06.2022 - 08.2022
After Care Employee
JCC
09.2021 - 05.2022
Lifeguard
YMCA
09.2015 - 12.2019
BSN - Nursing, Business Administration
York College of Pennsylvania
NYS Advanced Regents Diploma -
Sleepy Hollow High School