Chloe Kersten
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
BSN, RN with experience in the intensive care unit, emergency department, and as a sexual assault forensic nurse examiner. As an advocate for health justice, I seek to fulfill the educational requisites of the Nurse Midwifery Program at UCSF such that I may serve the reproductive and primary care needs of marginalized individuals and families to improve community wellness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Examiner
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
2022.09 - Current
Staff RN II Emergency Department
Watsonville Community Hospital
2022.06 - Current
Surgical Cardiovascular ICU RN
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
2021.02 - 2022.06
Emergency Medical Technician (911 Ambulance)
American Medical Response
2016.01 - 2020.12
Marine Safety Rescuer (Ocean & Cliff Rescue)
Santa Cruz City Fire Department
2013.04 - 2015.09
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA12.2020
Associate of Arts - Health Science & Community Health
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA05.2018
Skills
- Experience with Cerner and Epic EHR systems
- Bilingual in Spanish and English languages
- Provision of culturally competent care
- Expert use of trauma informed and evidence based care
- Proven ability to critically think and work calmly under pressure
- Demonstrated advocacy of marginalized communities to promote health equity
- Experience collaborating with the interdisciplinary hospital team
Professional Membership
- Sigma Theta Tau-Kappa Omicron Chapter
- Emergency Nurses Association
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- California Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners Association
Accomplishments and awards
- Dedication to Nursing award CSU Chico Nursing School (2020)
- Completion of Vizient-AACN RN Residency MedStar Washington Hospital Center Surgical Cardiovascular ICU (2021)
- Lifeguard of the Year Santa Cruz Fire Marine Safety (2013)
Certification
- RN exp. 03/2026
- EMT-B exp. 6/2026
- BLS exp. 04/2026
- ACLS exp. 04/2026
- PALS exp. 04/2026
- NRP exp. 04/2026
Timeline
Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Examiner
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
2022.09 - Current
Staff RN II Emergency Department
Watsonville Community Hospital
2022.06 - Current
Surgical Cardiovascular ICU RN
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
2021.02 - 2022.06
Emergency Medical Technician (911 Ambulance)
American Medical Response
2016.01 - 2020.12
Marine Safety Rescuer (Ocean & Cliff Rescue)
Santa Cruz City Fire Department
2013.04 - 2015.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, Chico
Associate of Arts - Health Science & Community Health
Cabrillo College
- RN exp. 03/2026
- EMT-B exp. 6/2026
- BLS exp. 04/2026
- ACLS exp. 04/2026
- PALS exp. 04/2026
- NRP exp. 04/2026
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