Sarah J Kujawa
Longmont,CO
Summary
Registered nursing professional prepared to mentor and guide new team members with qualified Microsoft 365 skills.. Strong emphasis on clinical excellence, patient care, and effective communication. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and adapt to evolving patient needs. Skilled in critical thinking, patient education, and medical documentation. Dependable and results-driven with focus on improving patient outcomes and supporting staff development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Preceptor/Relief Charge
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
05.2018 - Current
- Provide for patients on an Acute Care Unit of all disciplines including medical, surgical, orthopedic, spine, cardiac, urology, renal, psych, and oncology
- As former Relief Charge, coordinated and made assignments for a staff of 50+ on a 36 bed unit
- Work on a fast paced acute care unit being able to make quick, accurate judgments in order to take appropriate action in all responsibilities
- Maintain effective communication with the MD/NP/PA-C team leaders throughout the day to ensure effective and complete patient care
- Coordinate multiple admissions and discharges for patients requiring many different levels of care
- Precept New Grad RN’s and various levels including Capstone students from surrounding area Nursing schools
- Provide daily total patient care including medication passes, all drain care PEG/NG/Chest tubes
- Perform in depth Epic System medical chart review and patient charting
Case Manager
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Worked between the BMT/ONC, Pulmonary, MICU
- Performed daily reviews of various insurance companies' specific coverage and benefits
- Worked with patients and families including a multitude of insurance companies and their coverage
- Reviewed patients' medical records and treatment recommendations made from all parties involved in the patients hospital course
- Assigned the patient to the most available/appropriate resources possible based on the medical chart review and coinciding insurance coverage
Registered Nurse/Preceptor/Relief Charge
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
02.2012 - 06.2014
- Similar to exact roles of those of the above RN/Preceptor/Relief Charge position located at Longs Peak Hospital
- This position however was in the Cardiac step-down/Medical surgical progressive care unit located at the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing Platt College
Aurora, CO12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science
Lincoln University
06.2000
Skills
- Hard working
- Intrinsically motivated
- Excellent time management
- Teamwork
- Acute prioritization skills
- Effective prioritization skills
- Sharp problem solving skills
- Firstclass communication skills
- Skillful knowledge in Epic Charting
- Skillful knowledge in Microsoft 365
- Ability to easily adapt to any situation
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Colorado RN, 0203310, 12/31/26
- BLS, 06/30/25
- NIHSS, 02/28/26
Awards Services
- DAISY Award Winner, 04/01/20
- Project Medishare, Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Volunteer Registered Nurse
- Cross Cultural Solutions, Dharamsala, India - Special Education Teacher
- Platt Valley Hospital, Brighton, CO - PACU Volunteer
Committee Participation
- Unit Based Council, President
- Unit Based Council, Vice President
- Med/Surg Stroke Champion
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Preceptor/Relief Charge
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital
05.2018 - Current
Case Manager
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
06.2014 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse/Preceptor/Relief Charge
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
02.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Natural Science
Lincoln University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
School of Nursing Platt College
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