SARA STAFFEN

6701 W 6 Rd, Mesick, MI 49668 | 231-349-1891 | staffes@ferris.edu | ://sstaffen.weebly.com

Professional Summary
Newly graduated Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Ferris State University, awaiting registered nurse examination in
Michigan. Excellent communication skills demonstrated by nine years of experience in a culturally diverse healthcare setting.
Looking for an entry level registered nursing position in a hospital setting with plans to continue education, attain Master's
degree.

Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Neurology awareness
Excellent attention to detail
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams

Adept at prioritizing
Tracheotomy care familiarity
Phlebotomy experience
Interest in nursing research

Work History
05/2009 to Current
Medical Clerical General Level IV
Ferris State University Birkam Health Center Big Rapids, MI
Followed infection control procedures, ensured HIPAA compliance. Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Coordinated employee work schedules. Set-up patient accounts, scheduled appointments. Set-up and verified insurances.
Granted autonomous opening and closing office responsibilities. Performed independently with minimal supervision,
exercised independent judgment and initiative.
Successfully implemented new electronic medical records system.
Designed creative advertising and marketing materials
Promoted from Clerical General Level 1 to Level 2 in 07/2011.
Promoted from Clerical General Level 2 to Level 4 in 01/2013.
Certified Election Inspector
City of Big Rapids Big Rapids, MI
Receiving Board inspector appointed by Jurisdiction's Election Commission, under oath.
Implored corrective action, directed others to take necessary action to correct mistakes.
Printed final reports, sealed and delivered encrypted files to the County Court Clerk.

11/2010 to Current

Student Worker, Athletic Director Office

Ferris State University Athletics Department Big Rapids, MI
Monitored advertising accounts and finances, billing and receiving for same accounts.
Game and crowd management at sporting events.
Supervised other student employees.
Experience on Microsoft word, excel and publisher.

08/2007 to 03/2009

Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Ferris State University - Big Rapids, MI

Accomplishments
Cultural Competency
Volunteered in a rural clinic in the mountains of Guatemala to bring health care to the less fortunate.
Able to adapt care suitable to an environment with minimal supplies while ensuring quality patient care.

2014

Charting
Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician use.
Research
Researched, implemented, and educated evidence based best practice measuring orthostatic vital signs, resulted in
improved patient care.

Certifications
Basic Life Support
Bloodborne Pathogens
FERPA
General Harassment
Hazard Communications
HIPAA
Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Identification, and Staging
Sexual Harassment