Sarah Karnes
Hartington
Summary
Avera Sponsored Student with experience as a Nursing Clinical Intern in outpatient procedures and emergency room settings. Background includes bedside care as a certified nursing assistant and patient care partner in memory and long-term care. Completed undergraduate research on nutrition's effects on the brain. Expertise in patient assessment, teamwork, and problem-solving, dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through effective care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Manor Nursing Center
Randolph, NE
08.2024 - Current
- Answered call lights promptly, ensuring timely support for patient needs.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Maintained accurate, timely patient records and communicated updates to healthcare team.
Nursing Clinical Intern
Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Assisted in patient care under supervision, maintaining comfort and safety during procedures.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care, enhancing understanding of recovery processes
- Administered emergency care to patients in critical condition, ensuring swift treatment protocols were followed.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, triage, and intervention in high-stress emergency situations.
Patient Care Partner
Edgewood Memory Care
Brookings, SD
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Advocated for residents' needs and preferences during multidisciplinary team meetings, promoting person-centered care.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to patients and their families during difficult situations.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Summarized existing studies to inform subsequent research directions.
- Compiled and interpreted information from diverse sources to support research objectives.
- Analyzed experiment results to uncover underlying causes of scientific findings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
South Dakota05-2027
High School Diploma -
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge High School
Laurel, NE05-2023
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Patient-focused care
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care assistance
- Patient documentation
- Patient support
- Research methods
- Scientific writing
Affiliations
- Nurses Christian Fellowship (Vice President)
- Member of OASIS College Ministry
- Volunteer at Humane Society
Accomplishments
- Top Undergraduate Research Project/Presentation
- Dean's List (2023-present)
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Clinical Intern
Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota
06.2026 - 08.2026
Patient Care Partner
Edgewood Memory Care
05.2025 - 04.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Manor Nursing Center
08.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
12.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
High School Diploma -
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge High School