Sarah Schiffman
PASSAIC,NJ
Summary
Compassionate School Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in emergency response, health education, and chronic condition management. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support student health and safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission
Fairfield, NJ
09.2012 - 06.2025
- Administered first aid and medications to students as needed.
- Monitored student health records and maintained accurate documentation.
- Collaborated with staff to create a safe learning environment for students.
- Educated students on hygiene, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student health concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Conducted screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and physical development.
- Inventoried and ordered medical or office supplies or equipment.
- Changed dressings on wounds.
- Greeted and logged in students arriving at the office.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Columbia University
New York, NY 08.1993 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 09.1985 - 12.1991
Skills
- First aid administration
- Medication management
- Health records documentation
- Student health education
- Supply inventorying
- Effective communication
- Patient assessments
- Infection control
- Hearing and vision screening
- Injury treatment
- Scoliosis screening
- Student needs assessment
- Minor injury treatment
- Lice control procedures
- Immunization record review
- Health screening
- Pediatric nursing expertise
- Health screenings
- Administering medications
- Student health assessment
- Health record management
Certification
- Current New Jersey Nursing License
- Current BLS certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Nurse
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission
09.2012 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Columbia University
08.1993 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Pennsylvania
09.1985 - 12.1991