Sarah Erasmus
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Registered Nurse with over five years of experience delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Proven leader serving as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, with strengths in clinical assessment, care coordination, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at managing complex workflows, supporting staff development, and ensuring safe, efficient care delivery. Seeking to leverage strong clinical judgment and communication skills in an ambulatory nursing role with M Health Fairview.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
02.2020 - Current
- Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments, monitor patient status, and initiate timely nursing interventions to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care, promoting understanding and engagement in the care process.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized plans of care.
- Advocate for patient safety, cultural sensitivity, and family-centered care in all clinical interactions.
- Serve as Charge Nurse, coordinating unit operations, patient assignments, and staffing to ensure safe and efficient care delivery.
- Precept new graduate nurses, experienced RNs, and students by providing structured orientation, clinical coaching, and ongoing feedback.
Registered Nurse
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, IL
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Delivered direct nursing care to critically ill patients at a Magnet-designated institution.
- Monitored vital signs, patient responses, and clinical trends to identify changes in condition and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with a diverse interdisciplinary team to support coordinated, high-quality patient care.
- Provided compassionate, culturally sensitive care to patients and families, prioritizing communication, advocacy, and emotional support.
Nurse Assistant
Cerenity Senior Care
Saint Paul, MN
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented nursing interventions, including assistance with personal care, bathing, feeding, glucose checks, and medication administration.
- Monitored residents’ responses to care and reported changes in condition, concerns, or abnormal findings promptly to the registered nurse.
- Delivered care as delegated by the RN and authorized providers to assigned residents while maintaining safety, dignity, and comfort.
- Used effective communication strategies to build rapport with residents and support positive care experiences.
- Managed care for 10 or more residents per shift, demonstrating strong time management, prioritization, and workflow efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN12.2019
Skills
- Patient assessment and clinical judgment
- Epic documentation
- Care coordination and continuity of care
- Patient and family education
- Charge nurse leadership
- Precepting and staff development
- Patient safety and quality improvement
- Teamwork and interdisciplinary communication
- Time management and organization
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Minnesota
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
12.2023 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Cerenity Senior Care
09.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Cloud State University