Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Sara Johnsen

Registered Nurse
Phoenix,AZ

Summary

When I was young, I always knew that I wanted to help people and in the years since becoming a registered nurse, my passion to help those in need has only continued to grow. Making those who I am caring for feel safe, comfortable and heard is extremely important to me as I believe that patient centered/individualized care is paramount to overall health and wellbeing. I aspire to be a part of a team who shares these same values and strives to be the best for their patients and colleagues.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

HonorHealth
Scottsdale, AZ
08.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.

Student Resident Assistant

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2013 - 04.2014


  • Weekly duty nights
  • Upholding Grand Canyon’s rules and standards
  • Maintaining a kind and supportive atmosphere
  • Mediate disagreements between residents
  • Offer support for the residents when needed
  • Plan and decorate the halls
  • Hold hall meetings
  • Plan/ host hall events once a month
  • Attend weekly staff meetings
  • Pick up the dorm phone on time each week
  • Monitor the hall in which we are assigned
  • Rounding the halls while on “duty” nights
  • Representing Grand Canyon University’s leadership program

Back Office Assistant

Orthopedic Specialists Of Central Arizona
Prescott, United States
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
  • Utilized [Software] regularly to complete job tasks, developing advanced proficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2015

Skills

  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Patient Examination
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Patient and Family Advocacy

Accomplishments

  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Daisy Award


Certification

  • Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Timeline

Registered Nurse

HonorHealth
08.2016 - Current

Student Resident Assistant

Grand Canyon University
08.2013 - 04.2014

Back Office Assistant

Orthopedic Specialists Of Central Arizona
05.2012 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

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