Sara Wilson MSN, MBA, RN, SANE-A
1438 14th Ave North
Wahpeton, ND 58075
Email: s.j.wilsonrn@gmail.com
Phone: 701-640-6936
WORK EXPERIENCE
2024-Present
Nursing Faculty
NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
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Clinical instructor for RN students in their final 2 semesters.
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Didactic instructor for Leadership capstone for Registered Nurses.
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Facilitate learning in multiple learning environments.
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Didactic instructor for Adult Med/Surg for Practical Nursing students.
2024-2024
CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES
Director of Nursing
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Collaborated with MHA and MDH regarding operational success and survey readiness.
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Oversight of hospital operations for acute medical/surgical and emergency department population in critical access hospital with Level IV trauma designation.
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Improved fiscal operations across service lines through productivity analysis and LEAN principles
2023-2024
Regional Clinical Manager
ETHOS HOSPICE
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Collaborated with the Minnesota Hospital Association and Department of Health regarding operational success and survey readiness.
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Oversight of hospital operations for acute medical/surgical and emergency department population in critical access hospital with Level IV trauma designation.
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Improved fiscal operations across service lines through productivity analysis and LEAN principles.
2022-2023
Emergency Room Staff Nurse/SANE-A
ESSENTIA HOSPITAL
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SANE-A, ENPC, PALS, TNCC, ALS, and BLS certifications, current.
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Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for inpatient care.
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Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
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Active member of many quality improvement committees including the planning team for the Behavioral Event Response Team (BERT).
2020-2022
Regional Nurse Consultant/Director of Nursing/Administrator
NORTHERN OAKS MANAGEMENT
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Provided leadership to several senior care communities with a focus on high-quality care and fiscal health in assisted living and memory care populations.
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Tracked clinical quality data to identify risk and implement quality improvement initiatives.
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Collaborated with regional decision-makers and emergency response teams during the onset of COVID-19.
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Developed and implemented comprehensive emergency response policies in several Minnesota facilities.
2020-2021
On Call After Hours RN
CHI HEALTH AT HOME
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Functioned as the Administrator/Clinical On-Call nurse for several regional home health and hospice agencies in MN and ND.
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Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting quality of life.
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Liaison role responsible for maintaining and strengthening relationships between the agency and regional provider and referral sources.
2010-2020
CHI HEALTH AT HOME
Clinical Coordinator/Liaison/Staff RN
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Responsible for investigating and reporting variances in budget. Assessed the need for additional staff, equipment, and services based on historical data and seasonal trends. Internalized billing practices to reverse a $400K+ deficit in under two years.
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Grievance management, service recovery.
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Monitored quality assurance program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.
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Managed clinical staff across multiple disciplines including work hours, sick days, vacation time, and productivity.
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Improved policies and procedures through the development, implementation, revision, and evaluation of new protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Drove attainment of optimal outcomes through case management, focusing on appropriate treatment, clinical quality assurance, and service utilization.
2007-2010
RN, Procedure Nurse
SANFORD CLINIC WAHPETON
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Telephone management and triage of calls coming in for 11 clinic providers in a family practice clinic.
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Provided direct care to patients in clinical settings including difficult wound care, IV/Port management, and chemotherapy discontinuation using protocols.
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Provided ACLS assessment and intervention to patients presenting with chest pain and other urgent care needs under the direction of the clinic provider.
2004-2006
RN Clinical Coordinator ER/Short Stay Unit
ST. ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER
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Responsible for daily operations oversight for multiple departments including the Emergency Department, Clinical Observation Unit, and House Supervisor/Staffing Services in a metro Level II Trauma Center.
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Assisted with provider negotiations with ED providers.
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Staffing/Scheduling/Payroll Management across multiple departments.
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Promoted from staff nurse position on Short Stay Unit after 9 months to Clinical Coordinator.
2001-2004
LPN Staff Nurse - Ortho/Neuro
MERITCARE HOSPITAL
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Provided direct nursing care to adult patients with orthopedic, neurologic, neurosurgical, and gynecologic populations.
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Advanced clinical assessment and interpersonal communication skills with coworkers, patients, and families.
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Involved in quality improvement measures and evidence-based practice goals.
EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES
2025-2027
Doctorate Degree
UNIVERSITY OF MARY
Pursue a terminal degree in Nursing Organizational Leadership
2023-2025
Master's Degree
UNIVERSITY OF MARY
Completed Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Master of Business Administration from accredited university.
2023
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD
Master's Degree
Completed two additional healthcare administration courses required for Minnesota Licensed Nursing Home Administrator credentialling.
2001-2004
Bachelor's Degree
1999-2001
Associate's Degree
High School Diploma
UNIVERSITY Of MARY
Completed Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from accredited university.
NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Completed Associate of Science degree in nursing from accredited college.
Graduated from Breckenridge High School
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
EXPIRES 12/31/2026
NORTH DAKOTA MULTI-STATE RN LICENSE
EXPIRES 11/30/2026
MINNESOTA RN LICENSE
EXPIRES 7/31/2026
TNCC
EXPIRES 3/31/2026
ENPC
EXPRIRES 8/31/2026
EXPIRES 8/31/2026
EXPIRES 3/31/2026
ACLS
PALS
BLS
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
2025
EMERGENCY NURSES ASSOCIATION
Current and active member of the ENA.
2024
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FORENSIC NURSES
Current and active member of IAFN. Attended 2024 IAFN International Conference in Denver, CO.
2022
SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER-ADULT
Completed requirements for SANE-A designation..
HONORS AND AWARDS
2024
Sigma Theta Tau
UNIVERSITY Of MARY
Received an invitation to the Sigma Theta Tau organization during my MSN curriculum.
2022
ESSENTIA HEALTH
Received a nomination while working as a staff nurse in the Emergency Department.
Daisy Nominee
2019
Top 20 Under 40 Designation
DAILY NEWS WAHPETON, ND
Received three community nominations and was selected as one of the Top Area Professionals Under 40.
CIVIC ACTIVITIES
2025
2025
ST. MARY OF THE PRESENTATION CATHOLIC CHURCH
Current and active member in local spiritual community.
ST. MARY'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Actively involved in school support.
2021-2023
CO-CHAIR TOUCHDOWN CLUB
Facilitated fundraising activities and events for high school football team.
2014-2021
CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES-CHI
Assisted with organization and execution of an annual memorial golf tournament.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Completed Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from accredited university.
Microsoft Office - Proficient
Productivity - Proficient
KPI and Data Analytics - Proficient
Emergency Preparedness- Advanced
EPIC- Advanced
Google Apps-Proficient
Spanish - Advanced
Hospice & Palliative Care - Proficient