Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
Timeline

Sarah Evertsen

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
Oakland
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience

Pediatric nurse with over 20 years of extensive experience in critical, pre op and post-anesthesia care, delivering exceptional patient monitoring and recovery support. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, adapting seamlessly to dynamic healthcare environments. Recognized for precision in clinical practice and reliability in high-stress situations.

Work History

PRE-OP/PACU Staff Nurse II

12 Years 8 Months
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital | 02.2014 - Current
  • Managed pre and post anesthesia patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Effectively communicate with perioperative team for best patient outcome
  • Collaborated with perioperative team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provided education to families and patients on post anesthesia and surgical care instructions.

PICU Staff Nurse II

5 Years 3 Months
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital | 11.2008 - 02.2014
  • Provided family-centered care for patients in a 23-bed pediatric intensive care unit and level one trauma center.
  • Collaborated with families and staff to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Assessed and addressed patients' needs through evaluation and timely interventions

CTICU RN

2 Years 1 Month
Children’s Hospital | 09.2006 - 10.2008
  • Managed pre and post surgical patients, including transplants, in a 15-bed cardiothoracic intensive care unit.
  • Ensured patients’ hemodynamic stability through comprehensive assessments, effective team communication, and timely interventions
  • Assessed patient conditions, prioritized interventions, and documented changes in clinical records.
  • Administered medications and treatments while following pediatric safety protocols.
  • Coordinated pediatric care plans with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University | Long Beach, CA | 05.2006

Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science - Biomolecular science emphasis

Chapman University | Orange, CA | 05.2002

Provost Scholar

Skills

Airway management
IV insertion
Cardiac monitoring
Multitasking
Communication skills
Critical thinking
Strong clinical judgement
Adaptability
Excellent communication
Staff training
Patient advocacy
Mentoring colleagues

Certification

RN, CA Board of Registered Nursing, active, BLS, American Heart Association, current, PALS, American Heart Association, current

Timeline

PRE-OP/PACU Staff Nurse II

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
02.2014 - CurrentRead More

PICU Staff Nurse II

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
11.2008 - 02.2014Read More

CTICU RN

Children’s Hospital
09.2006 - 10.2008Read More

California State University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Chapman University

Bachelor of Science from Biomolecular science emphasis
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Sarah Evertsen