Sara Cruzado
Colfax,CA
Summary
Determined new graduate nurse with a solid clinical foundation and a strong commitment to patient-centered care. Skilled in communicating with patients, families, and healthcare teams to support safe, high-quality care. Brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn while contributing meaningfully to the healthcare environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Caregiver
Personal Client
Chattanooga, TN
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted with activities of daily living including feeding, toileting, hygiene, repositioning, and dressing
- Assisted with medication administration under appropriate supervision and followed safe medication practices
- Provided companionship and emotional support, promoting psychosocial well-being and safety
- Observed and reported changes in client condition to appropriate caregivers or family members
Lead Medical Assistant
Stallant Health
Weimar, CA
07.2020 - 08.2024
- Provided patient-centered care and education, addressing medication-related questions, supporting treatment adherence, and communicating patient concerns and observations to healthcare providers
- Exhibited strong leadership skills as Lead Medical Assistant/Shift Supervisor, coordinating clinic workflow, supporting staff, and ensuring safe practice standards.
- Coordinated care for patients enrolled in the Spravato (esketamine) treatment program, including appointment scheduling, pharmacy coordination, medication ordering, and completion of required monitoring and compliance documentation
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA12-2026
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Chattanooga, TN12-2025
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Care plan implementation
- Clinical Leadership
- Phlebotomy
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Compassionate care
- Team collaboration
Clinical Experience
clinical rotation
Location
unit/Focus
clinical hours
FundamENTALS
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
ortho/med surg
90 clinical hours
adult Health 1
hamilton medical center
renal/med surg
45 clinical hours
Adult Health 2
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
cardiac step down
56 clinical hours
Adult Health 3
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
cardiac ICU
34 clinical hours
Mental Health
child/adult
45 clinical hours
ChildBearing family
Erlanger East hospital
delivery/NIcu/Postpartum
45 clinical Hours
child health
Erlanger Baroness Hospital
PICU/OR/ED
34 clinical hours
Capstone
Erlanger East hospital
Emergency Department
90 clinical Hours
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California, #95448129
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)-American Heart Association 2/2026-2/2028
- Basic Life Support (BLS)-American Heart Association 05/2025-5/2027
- 12 Lead ECG Interpretation-Cardiovascular Nursing Education Associates 3/30/2026-3/30/30
- Medical Spanish Certification-Certified Spanish 4/1/2026-4/1/2028
LANGUAGES
English Native
Spanish Native
Timeline
Student Nurse Caregiver
Personal Client
01.2025 - 01.2026
Lead Medical Assistant
Stallant Health
07.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Loma Linda University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing
Southern Adventist University