Sarah Serna
La Mirada,CA
Summary
Compassionate and motivated new graduate Registered Nurse with a BSN from Concordia University. Hands-on experience in a multitude of clinical settings including medical-surgical, pediatrics, and critical care. Dedicated to providing high quality patient centered care in order to promote overall well being and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Experience
Nursing Student
- Pediatrics: Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center; Fall 2023
- Obstetrics: Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange; Fall 2023
- Medical-Surgical: Providence Mission Hospital; Summer 2023
- Psychiatrics: VA Medical Center Long Beach; Fall 2023
- Medical-Surgical: Providence Little
Nursing Preceptorship
VA Long Beach Combined Critical Care Unit
Long Beach, CA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Completed 160 hours of comprehensive nursing care in the ICU and DOU under RN supervision
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and physical exams.
- Assisted nurses with medication administration and documentation in the electronic medical record system.
- Observed and monitored patient progress throughout their stay at the facility.
Tutor
Elite Kids Prodigy Center
Fullerton, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and creating strategies to increase success
- prepared and administered curriculum to assess students understanding of course material
- Adapted instruction methods based on individual learning styles.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
Subsititute Teacher
Carden Academy of Whittier
Whittier, CA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Maintained a safe and respectful learning environment for all students
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Whittier College
05-2021
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Vital Signs Monitoring
- ADL Assistance
- Care Plan Development
- EHR Software
- Task Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Personalized patient assistance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
- Registered Nurse: California Board of Registered Nurses
- Basic Life Support: American Heart Association valid through April 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support: American Heart Association valid through April 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support: American Heart Association valid through February 2026
Timeline
Subsititute Teacher
Carden Academy of Whittier
03.2024 - Current
Nursing Preceptorship
VA Long Beach Combined Critical Care Unit
01.2024 - 05.2024
Tutor
Elite Kids Prodigy Center
01.2018 - Current
Clinical Experience
Nursing Student
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Whittier College
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