Tziporah Newman
Highland Park,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with extensive experience caring for medically complex children in a 1:1 setting. Natural interpersonal and technical strengths, a commitment to further enhancing clinical knowledge, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, all to enhance patient independence and achieve developmental and medical goals. Quality-focused and evidence-based driven leader.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
School For Children With Hidden Intelligence Schi
12.2025 - Current
- Oversee health and wellness for school of 600+ students and faculty in conjunction with other nurses on the nursing team.
- Administer medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Provide support to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Perform health screening for students by conducting height and weight, blood pressure, hearing and vision evaluations.
- Work with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse chronic conditions.
- Serve as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Implement emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Star Pediatric Homecare Agency, LLC
04.2016 - 01.2026
- Deliver high-quality, holistic nursing care to a diverse population of medically complex children in their home setting.
- Provide 1:1 medical care following the client's individual care plan.
- Assist client to achieve their individual goals and developmental needs.
- Ensure safety and infection control at all times.
- Clear and concise communication with all members of the interdisciplinary team including primary caregivers, physicians, pharmacy, durable medical equipment.
- Stay up-to-date on evidence-based practices.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Instacare Home Health Solutions, LLC
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Promoted to Nurse Supervisor after 5 months.
- Maintained a caseload of twenty-five clients.
- Conducted head-to-toe assessments using the Nursing Process and created a plan of care that best met the needs of the patient while enhancing independence in activities of daily living.
- Made referrals to outpatient services.
- Administrative office work that included: making sure employee files were up-to-date with all certifications, immunizations and physicals, as well as orienting new employees to the agency and procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining accreditation status by reviewing CAHC policies and comparing them to office policies.
Education
Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJAssociate of Science - Nursing
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJSkills
- Experience with seizure management, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy care, respiratory disorders, kidney failure, nutritional intake and output, cerebral plasy, oxygen delivery
- Easy going and able to put clients at ease
- Critical thinker
- Team player
- Compassionate and efficient communication skills
- Culturally competent care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Growth and development monitoring
- Family education
- Infection control
Timeline
School Nurse
School For Children With Hidden Intelligence Schi
12.2025 - Current
Private Duty Pediatric Nurse
Star Pediatric Homecare Agency, LLC
04.2016 - 01.2026
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Instacare Home Health Solutions, LLC
01.2013 - 04.2016
Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Middlesex County College