Sara Kudas
West Suffield
Summary
I am a compassionate and motivated nursing student at the University of Hartford pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with hands-on clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing, labor and delivery, pediatrics, school nursing, and rehabilitation care. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, documentation, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Passionate about women’s health, maternal-newborn care, pediatrics, and providing compassionate patient-centered care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
In A Heartbeat
West Hartford
04.2026 - Current
- Trained in cardiovascular community screening procedures, enhancing skills in EKG placement, patient pre-screening, and patient interaction
- Completed leadership and event operations training, equipping to coordinate and support large-scale health screening events effectively
- Learned foundational protocols for ensuring patient safety, confidentiality, and professional communication in community health settings
Clinical Experience - Labor & Delivery
Middlesex Hospital
Middletown
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Assisted nurses in providing care during antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods
- Performed maternal assessments, fetal monitoring, vital signs, newborn care, and patient education
- Collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare teams in a women’s health setting
- Strengthened my communication, critical thinking, and patient centered care skills
Clinical Experience - School Nursing
West Hartford Private Schools
West Hartford
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Shadowed school nurses across schools ranging from pre-kindergarten through high school
- Assisted with health assessments, medication administration, and management of minor illnesses and injuries
- Developed pediatric communication and patient education skills
- Created and presented a hand hygiene educational activity for elementary students
Food Server
La Figata Pizzeria
Granby
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided customer service in a family-oriented restaurant environment
- Managed high-volume customer interactions and supported restaurant operations
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced team settings
Clinical Experience - Long-Term Acute Care/Med-Surg
Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided care in a medical-surgical long-term acute care rehabilitation setting
- Assisted with patient assessments, medication administration, documentation, vital signs, and collaboration with healthcare teams
- Strengthened nursing skills within a fast-paced clinical environment
- Developed time management and critical thinking abilities through hands-on patient care
Food Server
The Barn
Granby
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced fine dining environment
- Managed multiple responsibilities efficiently while maintaining professionalism under pressure
- Strengthened communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
Clinical Experience - Medical-Surgical
MidState Medical Center
Meriden
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Gained hands-on experience in patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, and vital signs monitoring
- Learned electronic documentation using Epic and assisted with care planning
- Worked with diverse patient populations while providing compassionate patient-centered care
- Collaborated closely with nursing staff to strengthen foundational nursing skills
Food Service Worker
Wendys Restaurant
Enfield
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers while working in cashier, food preparation, and stocking roles
- Maintained strong customer service and teamwork in a busy environment
- Adapted to multiple responsibilities and operational needs
Food Server/ Kitchen Support
The Suffield House
Suffield
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with meal preparation, food service, dishwashing, and kitchen organization
- Managed food orders accurately and efficiently in a healthcare dining environment
- Maintained cleanliness and organization during high-demand shifts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05-2027
High School Diploma -
Suffield High School
West Suffield, CT05-2023
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Health education
- Clinical documentation
- Electronic documentation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Labor and delivery
- CPR and BLS certification
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Languages
Polish
Limited
Timeline
Volunteer
In A Heartbeat
04.2026 - Current
Clinical Experience - Labor & Delivery
Middlesex Hospital
02.2026 - 05.2026
Clinical Experience - School Nursing
West Hartford Private Schools
02.2026 - 05.2026
Food Server
La Figata Pizzeria
10.2025 - 02.2026
Clinical Experience - Long-Term Acute Care/Med-Surg
Gaylord Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Food Server
The Barn
05.2025 - 09.2025
Clinical Experience - Medical-Surgical
MidState Medical Center
02.2025 - 05.2025
Food Service Worker
Wendys Restaurant
09.2022 - 08.2023
Food Server/ Kitchen Support
The Suffield House
06.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Hartford
High School Diploma -
Suffield High School