Samuel Nelsen

Experience

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  Seattle University

  May 2007 - May 2010

  • President of Men's and Women's Rowing

    May 2008 - May 2010

  • Captain of Men's Rowing

    May 2007 - May 2008
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  Seattle University Rowing Foundation

  Oct 2009 - Oct 2020

  Vice Chair of the Board of Directors

  Founded and led the nonprofit booster organization for Seattle University's men's and women's collegiate rowing programs. Currently Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.POSITIONS HELD:-- Vice Chair of the Board of Directors: September 2018 - Present-- Director on the Board of Directors: June 2014 - Present-- Chair of the Board of Directors: August 2012 - June 2014-- Founder and Coordinator: October 2009 - August 2012ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- Founded SU Rowing Foundation in 2010, the booster organization for Seattle University’s men's and women's rowing teams. Incorporated in March of 2013. - Began the process of unifying 50 years of alumni and friends of the sport at SU- Created comprehensive and effective Bylaws and organizational documents utilizing modelsfrom multiple organizations- Compiled vision, mission, and goals of the organization, in cooperation with the coaches andleaders of the sport at Seattle University- Incorporated organization in 2013, after detailed meetings and discussions with Seattle U.administrators and staff- Initiated and coordinated successful letter drive and alumni petition for the elevation ofwomen's rowing to varsity status (from club) in 2012- Provided the Athletic Department a large portion of the crew-specific logistical details neededfor the above transition, and performed the same role earlier in 2010 when the university first almostelevated the sport- Coordinated, planned, and executed "Food Tents" at regional and championship regattas in2013-2014 season, and supported the teams at national championship regattas - Threw multiple yearly rowing banquets Show less

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  Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center

  Sept 2010 - May 2012

  Coached high school sophomore, junior, and senior boys at nationally-recognized junior rowing program.ROLES AND SKILLS:- Maintained atmosphere of safety, respect, and dedication, with stress on importance of academics - Encouraged open communication between athletes and coaches- Taught proper body mechanics, competition procedures, and nutrition concepts through age-appropriate approaches- Supported and worked with the other boys and girls coaches at practices and regattas- Developed effective launch-side communication skills (e.g. instructing students while “out onthe water”)- Became knowledgeable of facility procedures, rowing-specific safety protocols, and equipmentuse patterns- Became knowledgable of and adhered to general water safety procedures and practices,including weather restrictions and first aid response (hypo- and hyperthermia, dehydration, etc) - Skilled at motorized launch usage Show less

  • Novice Boys Rowing Coach

    Sept 2011 - May 2012

  • Assistant Varsity Boys Rowing Coach

    Sept 2010 - Sept 2011
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  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  Nov 2010 - Sept 2014

  STAFF NURSE, in Silver Beacon Award MICU/CCU- Strong ICU team member in the treatment, assessment, and emergency response of patients in a BEACON critical care setting, including monitoring changes in patient status and responding independently within scope of practice- Comfortable working with hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring devices, including arterial and central lines, and titrating vasoactive drips; caring for patients on ventilators, peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis, and those with chest tubes and other drainage lines; administering, titrating, and monitoring patients on insulin, heparin, anti-anxiolytics, analgesics, paralytics, and other drips in the ICU setting; and effective at placing NG and OG tubes, Foley and suprapubic catheters, and peripheral IVs - Provided moderate sedation and care for bronchoscopies, endoscopies, and other invasive procedures; participated in bedside electrical and chemical cardioversions; and was a member of the rapid response team- Proficient interpreting ECGs, and caring for patients pre and post cardiac catheterization- Able computer and electronic medical record systems user, including IntelliVue Clinical Information Portfolio (ICIP) Critical Care and the VA’s CPRS and BCMA- Active member of the hospital-wide Stroke Education Committee- Founding co-chair of the MICU/CCU’s Journal Education Committee and Club- Coordinated the VA Medical Center Info Tents at the 2014 Seattle LGBT Pride events- Communicated clearly with fellow staff, providers, and family members; compassionate and calm with family members and patients in emotional distress- Level-headed in stressful situations- Regularly trained nursing students- As part of the MICU/CCU team, which was the hospital’s unofficial float pool, occasionally floated to: Medical Floor, Telemetry Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Inpatient Psychiatric Ward, and Sub-Acute / Hospice / Transitional and Long Term Care Show less STAFF NURSE, in CLC-TCU (Community Living Center) – Sub-Acute, Hospice, and Long Term Care- Team Leader during regular tours, working with 8 – 13 patients for medication administration, assessment, and health maintenance- Able Charge Nurse for 36-bed unit, with experience during Night and Evening shifts- Comfortable working with CLC-TCU patients, including their different feeding tubes, IVs (central and peripheral), associated health technology, and performing comprehensive wound care and assessments- Served as preceptor for new employees and nursing students Show less

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse - MICU/CCU

    Jul 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Extended Care, Geriatrics, Hospice, and Palliative Care Registered Nurse

    Nov 2010 - Jul 2012
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  St. Ignatius College Preparatory

  Nov 2014 - now

  In this role, I support the head boys coach and assistant coaches in an as-able capacity. This includes assisting in certain practices, driving the rowing shell trailer for regattas, organizing certain travel logistics for the team when needed, and supporting the planning and implementation of hosted regattas. Director of Rowing, overseeing the program operations, resources, facilities, and parent support group of Crew at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory, including the women's and men's high school program of 120-140+ student-athletes, middle-school programming, and other initiatives. In this role, strategically supports the rowing coaches, student-athletes, and the Athletics Department in meeting the needs of the program. Head coach of men's rowing, and head varsity men's coach, overseeing program operation, facilities, and logistics for a squad of 60-75+ high school student-athletes, while working closely with the women's head coach and parent support group.

  • Boys Rowing Coach, Part Time

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Director of Rowing

    Jan 2020 - Sept 2023

  • Head Coach, Men's Rowing

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2023

  • Head Freshman Boys Rowing Coach

    Nov 2014 - Aug 2019
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  San Francisco Department of Public Health

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2022

  Critical Care Registered Nurse at San Francisco General Hospital
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  San Francisco Unified School District

  Aug 2023 - now

  In this role at John O’Connell High School, under the central management of SFUSD’s CIF San Francisco City Section Commissioner’s Office and through the focus on organized sport and related student activities, I support the O’C Community as it focuses on the development of the whole person. As O’Connell’s AD I support O’C’s student-athletes and the coaches and teachers who guide them, through eligibility tracking and student accountability relationship-building, sport facility and equipment support, game and event support, and other logistics and coordination. Through this role I also help the O’C Community as it works to ensure that students meet the CDC’s and Department of Health and Human Services’ recommended daily level of physical activity for youth - a Wellness-focused effort that positively impacts students inside and outside of the classroom. Show less School District Nurse (SDN) - Registered Nursewith the San Francisco Unified School Districtat John O'Connell High SchoolSchool nurses ensure the academic, physical, and emotional growth of San Francisco’s children and youth by assisting school sites in building their capacity to meet the needs of the whole child.In partnership with Site Admin, and as part of the Wellness Team:● Identify the physical and mental health care needs of specific student populations and provide linkage to health services/resources.● Collaborate with school site personnel, District personnel, other student support services personnel, and community-based organizations and providers to to enhance the educational process and the promotion of an optimal level of wellness for students, families and staff.● Plan and implement services to meet physical and mental health care needs.● Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of services delivered.● Interpret health and developmental assessments to parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals directly concerned with the student to the extent allowed by law, code and/or policy.● Identify, implement and evaluate health goals and objectives for student IEPs and 504 Plans.● Conduct professional development programs for teachers, administrators and other school staff related to issues having an impact on student health and welfare.● Provide complex first aid and appropriate referral for sick and injured students.● Assist students and parents to identify appropriate public, private and/or community resources for necessary medical care and mental health needs.● Counsel students and parents in methodologies to improve health-related attendance problems.● Provide case management services to students with complex physical and mental health needs.● Develop and coordinate quality improvement activities for school health services.● Collect and analyze data for required reports.● Perform other duties as assigned. Show less

  • Athletic Director

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Registered Nurse - School District Nurse

    Aug 2023 - now