SARAH ROBERTS

4709 Willowbend Court, Chino Hills, CA 91709

(909) 631-6568 sarah.el.roberts@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, GPA 3.98
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Sigma, Nursing Honor Society

July 2015

Bachelor of Science, Biology; Minor in Music, GPA 3.67

Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
Westmont College Presidents Scholar
Dr. Stewart Ensign Biology Scholarship Endowment

May 2011

CLINICAL RESIDENCY
Resident Student Nurse, 256 hours
May 2015 June 2015
Edward G. Hirschman Burn Center, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA
Continuously monitored and provided nursing care for critical burn patients in a 2:1 patient/nurse ratio,
utilizing the nursing process and collaborating with multiple disciplines
Safely and efficiently performed nursing interventions, including medication and fluid administration,
enteral nutrition, urinary catheter and NG tube placement, sterile dressing changes, and pain management
Accurately monitored and documented changes in patient status in order to prevent respiratory distress,
shock, electrolyte imbalance, and infection

MEDICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Patient Care Technician II
August 2012 December 2013
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Cottage Health System, Santa Barbara, CA
Prioritized and performed patient care for 5-10 patients at a time in the Emergency Department,
including: splinting, wound care, POC testing and regular vital signs, ensuring patients needs met
Communicated and collaborated clearly with team of nurses and physicians under high stress situations to
facilitate effective patient care for critically ill patients
Performed role of Unit Coordinator as needed to organize patient transfers and admissions
Medical Assistant & Practice Coordinator
May 2011 Jan. 2012; Sept. 2012 Feb. 2013
Petite Pediatrics, Santa Barbara, CA
Facilitated and performed clinical care for pediatric patients, including vaccination, routine hearing and
vision screens, growth charts and vital signs
Organized practice administration through scheduling appointments, updating records, insurance billing,
and ordering medical and office supplies
Developed action plan to close and reopen practice for physicians unexpected medical leave
Temporary Trauma Registrar
February 2012 July 2012
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Rightsourcing, Santa Barbara, CA
Gathered data from six hospital databases to code trauma records into National Trauma Registry
Identified and analyzed performance improvement issues to improve hospital policy
Cared for patients in follow-up trauma clinic by preparing for appointment and vital signs

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

NCLEX- RN
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Basic ECG Interpretation Course

CLINICAL NURSING ROTATIONS

Anticipated July 2015

July 2011 present
December 2014 - present
May 2011 present
December 2014 - present

SARAH ROBERTS
4709 Willowbend Court, Chino Hills, CA 91709
(909) 631-6568 sarah.el.roberts@gmail.com

Critical Care and Emergency Department, PIH Health Hospital

Pediatrics, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Obstetrics: Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Mental Health: Aurora Charter Oak Behavioral Hospital
Medical-Surgical, Kaiser-Baldwin Park & PIH Health Hospital

Spring 2015
Fall 2014
Fall 2014
Summer 2014
Spring & Summer 2014

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Educational Tour Guide
September 2014 - present
Amys Farm, Ontario, CA
Enthusiastically teaching groups of up to 65 school-aged children about local farming and healthy living
through interactive farm tours
Research Assistant
September 2010 May 2011
Biology Department, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
Investigated genes for virulence in B. bronchiseptica (whooping cough) and presented experimental
results at annual Westmont Research Symposium

VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Medical Assistant Intern
September 2010 May 2011
Eastside Neighborhood Clinic, Santa Barbara, CA
Coordinated patient care for mostly Spanish- speaking patients in a fast-paced medical clinic, with tasks
including vital signs, room preparation, hearing and vision screens, and Medicare paperwork
Womens Free Health Clinic Volunteer
May 2010 February 2012
Doctors Without Walls, Santa Barbara, CA
Engaged in supportive conversations with homeless women monthly, listening to clients complex needs
in order to connect them with community services
Managed registration and hygiene stations to organize effective outreach to clients
Urban Initiatives Street Team Coordinator
October 2010 - March 2011
Spring Break in the City, Santa Barbara, CA
Recruited and trained a service team of students to volunteer for a spring break initiative focused on
engaging in the complex issues of homelessness in the local community

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medical Clinic Volunteer
June - July 2013
Funducion Salud Rio Beni: Netzer-Brady International, Rurrenabaque, Bolivia
Worked alongside local clinic staff to promote health in rural river community of Bolivia, serving as
medical assistant at clinic and for river medicine trips to isolated communities: including registering
patients, vital signs, performing clinical laboratory tests and filling prescriptions
Established volunteer relationship with local state-run hospital, helping in Emergency Department
Studied Spanish language rigorously to communicate more clearly with staff and patients, with focus on
learning medical terminology and conversational Spanish
Orphanage Volunteer
Summer 2009
Emmaus Road Student Outreach, Shandong Province, China
Taught and assisted with daily care of children with mental and physical disabilities at Sarang House
Orphanage in rural China