Sarah Luense
Grants Pass,OR
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in education program, curricula and lesson plan development. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Instructor
Rogue Community College
01.2022 - Current
- Delivers and prepares lectures to undergraduate nursing students on topics including nursing care of chronic conditions, acute conditions, and health promotion
- Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom
- Compiles, administers and grades examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels
- Oversees laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities
- Applies case-based methodology to enhance student learning experience through use of Blackboard platform
- Trains new didactic and clinical instructors
- Incorporates current with emerging trends in healthcare education, incorporating new strategies into existing curricula for continuous program improvement
Staff Nurse
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Provides direct patient care across three units: surgical, cardiac, and pediatrics
- Executes primary nursing responsibilities, encompassing medication administration, admissions, assessments, and various other tasks, ensuring thorough and empathetic patient care delivery
- Educates and empowers patients on self-care management
Interim Clinical Nurse Educator
PeaceHealth
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with nurse managers to identify and capitalize on education and training opportunities
- Coordinated continuing education events, connecting nurses with relevant resources to advance their expertise within their respective fields
- Instructed and coached staff nurses on effective utilization of new equipment, ensuring seamless integration of technology and optimal patient care
- Facilitated a comprehensive onboarding program for new employees
RN Travel Nurse Acute Rehabilitation Center
Trustaff
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Executed comprehensive patient care, encompassing daily health status observation, charting, and assessment of medical needs
- Collaborated with the multi-disciplinary team to create and execute comprehensive care plans
- Implemented patient and family education initiatives, enhancing healthcare outcomes by empowering patients and families with knowledge and tools for better self-care and understanding of medical conditions
RN Staff Nurse
Prelude Behavioral Services
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Implemented nursing process to provide comprehensive patient care effectively and efficiently for a diverse population residential and detox clients
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to optimize patient treatment
- Developed and facilitated educational groups on various healthcare topics geared towards substance abuse
- Trained new nursing staff and effectively assigned responsibilities to medical assistants
- Processed insurance claims in a timely and efficient manner, facilitating smooth interactions between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies
LPN & RN Staff Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided primary nursing care on four medical-surgical units, including urology, neurology/oncology, orthopedics, and rehabilitation
- Performed primary nursing duties, including medication administration, admissions, assessments, and a wide range of tasks, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate patient care
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon High School
Grand Canyon, AZAssociate of Science - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IASkills
- Didactic and clinical instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Course content development
- Academic advisement
- Patient care
- Clinical expertise
- Student evaluation
- Evidence-based Teaching
Timeline
Nursing Instructor
Rogue Community College
01.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Interim Clinical Nurse Educator
PeaceHealth
01.2021 - 01.2022
RN Travel Nurse Acute Rehabilitation Center
Trustaff
01.2020 - 01.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Prelude Behavioral Services
07.2019 - 09.2020
LPN & RN Staff Nurse
St. Luke's Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kirkwood Community College
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