Sarah Jernstedt RN,BSN,CPN
Sherwood
Summary
I am a highly skilled Pediatric Nurse with 25 years of experience, delivering compassionate care to pediatric patients. I consistently demonstrate strong empathy, excellent communication skills, and sound clinical judgment. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric RN
PSVMC
Portland
08.2006 - Current
- Contributed to opening and development of new pediatric unit at PSVMC in 2006.
- Advanced from bedside RN to Relief Charge role in 2009.
- Collects and reviews Pediatric PIV NDNQI data.
- Mentors new RNs on hospital policies, standards of care, and best practices.
- Consistently demonstrates strong interpersonal communication and collaboration with staff and physicians.
- Manages patient admissions, discharges, and interdisciplinary care planning.
- Developes patient care plans in collaboration with medical team.
- Coordinates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Cross trained to MBU as bedside Nurse from 2007-2017
Pediatric RN
Emanuel Medical Center
Turlock
04.2003 - 08.2006
- Provided comprehensive care for newborns through adolescence.
- Served as Charge Nurse
- Mentored new staff
Pediatric RN
Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Portland
06.2000 - 04.2003
- Initiated nursing career in pediatric care on Med/Surg unit at Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Provided care for complex cases, including heart surgery, near drownings, MVAs, and non-accidental trauma.
- Managed treatment for patients undergoing dialysis, those with VP shunts, and cystic fibrosis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing
OHSU
Portland, OR06-2000
Pre-Nursing
Portland State University
Portland, OR01-1998
Skills
- Mentoring staff
- Team leadership
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient care planning
- Attention to detail
- Compassion and empathy
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Effective communication
Professional Engagement
- Completed Providence Behavioral Health for Other Specialties Program 9/2024. This class included 28 hours of class/coursework, and focused on how to provide safe and therapeutic care to patients with psychiatric or behavioral health needs in non-BH units.
- Pediatric Code Blue Committee Member. This committee reviews pediatric rapid responses, mock codes and Pediatric Code Blues. They perform data analysis, and closely work with all interdisciplinary groups in the hospital to improve response and skill for Code Blues. (current)
- Participates as Pediatric Competency Superuser to educate staff in areas such as PCA, Epidural, and IV skills.
Accomplishments
- PSVMC Pride Award 2017
- Certified Pediatric Nurse since 2009
- PALS and BLS certification
- Clinical Ladder 3 for IV Study and Education of Staff
Timeline
Pediatric RN
PSVMC
08.2006 - Current
Pediatric RN
Emanuel Medical Center
04.2003 - 08.2006
Pediatric RN
Doernbecher Children's Hospital
06.2000 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Science - in Nursing
OHSU
Pre-Nursing
Portland State University
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