Sarah Nelson graduated from Dominican University of California with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing in 2015. She has over 1,000 clinical hours of experience in various hospital units including surgical, intensive care, pediatric, labor and delivery, and behavioral health. Her senior thesis explored factors that influence patient satisfaction. She has worked in retail, as a referee, gym monitor, and camp counselor. Nelson maintains certifications as a registered nurse and in basic life support.

1. Sarah Nelson
Education and Certifications
Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA
Bachelorsof Science, Nursing Graduate May 2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.51
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Expires July 2016
Registered Nurse Expires June 2017
Clinical and Academic Experience
Marin General Hospital,Surgical Unit-180 hours (Preceptorship)
Marin General Hospital,Intensive Care,Cardiac Care and Step-Down Care Units-120 hours
Petaluma Healthcare District,Main Office-96 Hours
California Pacific Medical Center,Pediatric Unit and Pediatric Emergency Department-96 hours
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital,Labor and Delivery, NeonatalIntensive Care and Postpartum
Units-120 hours
Marin General Hospital,Behavioral Health Unit and Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit- 96 hours
Marin General Hospital,Medical and Surgical Units (Medical-Surgical Nursing II)-120 hours
The Redwoods Retirement Community,Assisted Living, PersonalCare Unit and Health Care Center-
96 hours
Marin General Hospital,Medical and Surgical Units (Medical-Surgical Nursing I)-120 hours
“Patient Satisfaction” (Senior Thesis Proposal)
Explores what factors increase and decrease patient satisfaction, describes the importance of patient
satisfaction, and suggests what nurses can do to increase the satisfaction of their patients.
Work Experience
Dick’s Sporting Goods April 2014-August 2014
Cashier
Responsibilities included cash register ringing, cash handling, fulfilling the company defined customer experience
by being a friendly, available, customer focused,excited team member, as well as promoting company programs
including warranty sales, scorecard, private label credit card, etc.
All-Out Sports League June 2011-August 2013
Gym Monitor, Scorekeeper, Referee, Camp Counselor
Gym monitor responsibilities included the set up and take down of equipment and supervising facilities and
activities. Scorekeeper responsibilities include keeping score of youth basketball games using a paper statistic book
and an electronic clock and scoreboard.Referee responsibilities include officiating games for youth basketball and
communicating with coaches,parents,other spectators,and players. Camp Counselor responsibilities include
supervising children individually and in groups and coordinating games and activities for campers.
Subway June 2012-August 2012
Sandwich Artist
Responsibilities included making sandwiches according to customer request,preparing ingredients,keeping
facilities clean, cash register ringing and cash handling.
Dominican University of California Athletics July 2011
Summer Camp Coach
Summer Camp Coaches work one on one with children and in groups,and supervise the children at all times,
especially when in transportation and during lunch and pool time. They also teach the game and skills of basketball,
organize games and activities for campers, take direction from the Director and work with other coaches to make the
camp a successful,enjoyable experience for all involved.

2. Volunteer and Leadership Experience:
Volunteer at Lourdes Convent Spring 2013
Member of NCAA Women’s Basketball Team of Dominican University of California 2011-2015
Member of Chi Alpha Sigma, Zeta Chapter (National College Athlete Honor Society) Since Spring 2014
References available upon request.