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Sarah Ruth Wozniak

Woods Cross,UT

Summary

Experienced and dedicated registered nurse with 13 years of clinical practice, committed to fostering excellence in nursing through education and professional development. Recently earned a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on education from the University of Utah, gaining advanced skills in instructional strategies, staff training, and curriculum development. Passionate about mentoring and empowering nursing professionals, helping them grow their skills and confidence while promoting evidence-based practices.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Research Assistant

University of Utah
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Led clinical operations during participant visits, overseeing the administration of oral glucose tolerance tests, cognitive testing, data documentation, and specimen collection, while delegating tasks to undergraduate students. Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to guide staff in managing potential adverse events and adherence to best practices.

Resource Team

Northwestern Medicine- Central DuPage Hospital
06.2015 - 10.2019
  • Rotated shifts on multiple units based on staffing needs. Provided bedside care for a diverse population of patients ranging from med-surg to cardiac and surgical step-down.

Home Healthcare

Northwestern Medicine- CNS Home Health and Hospice
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Facilitated transitions of care from acute settings to home by providing direct patient care, conducting comprehensive assessments, implementing targeted interventions, managing multidisciplinary care plans, and providing ongoing patient and family education.

Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit

Rush University Medical Center
04.2010 - 06.2014
  • Provided specialized care to critically ill patients with acute neurological conditions, including stroke, brain and spinal tumors, arteriovenous malformations, status epilepticus, hydrocephalus and encephalopathies.

Surgical Telemetry Unit

Rush University Medical Center
04.2008 - 04.2010
  • Provided care for a diverse population of patients recovering from neurological, cardiovascular, thoracic, cardiac, gynecological or ENT surgery.

Education

MSN - Nurse Educator Track

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2025

B.S. - Nursing

North Park University
Chicago, IL
12.2007

Certification

Registered Professional Nurse, Utah

Awards

- Outstanding Nurse Education Master Student, University of Utah (2025)

- Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society (2024-current) 

- Recipient, Delores Johnson Academic Achievement Award, North Park University 

- Recipient, private scholarship from North Park University School of Nursing Alumna 

- Recipient, Regional Spirit of Nursing Award, U.S. Army Nurse Corps.

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

  • - Student Representative, MSN-Ed Curriculum Development Committee, University of Utah
  • - Student Representative, Faculty Review Committee, University of Utah
  • - Student Representative, Associate Dean Search Committee, University of Utah
  • - President, Student Nurses Association, NPU Chapter (2006-2007)
  • - Student Representative, Baccalaureate Curriculum Committee (Spring 2006)

Timeline

Clinical Research Assistant

University of Utah
09.2021 - 06.2022

Resource Team

Northwestern Medicine- Central DuPage Hospital
06.2015 - 10.2019

Home Healthcare

Northwestern Medicine- CNS Home Health and Hospice
06.2014 - 06.2015

Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit

Rush University Medical Center
04.2010 - 06.2014

Surgical Telemetry Unit

Rush University Medical Center
04.2008 - 04.2010

B.S. - Nursing

North Park University

MSN - Nurse Educator Track

University of Utah

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