Sara Ruesewald, MS-HSM, BSN, RN, OCN

Experience

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  Loyola University Medical Center

  Jul 2006 - Nov 2010

  RN, BSN, CMSRN

  General nursing duties, including the role of charge nurse and preceptor on a medical/surgical unit. We specialize in surgical oncology, orthopedic surgery, renal transplant, and urological nursing. I obtained my CMSRN (Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse) while working on this unit.

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  Loyola University Medical Center, Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center

  Nov 2010 - Oct 2011

  RN, BSN

  Administering chemotherapy in the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center Day Hospital.

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  Rush University Medical Center

  Oct 2011 - now

  Clinical Manager RN specializing in Radiation Oncology at Rush University Medical Center, leading care delivery across diverse locations. Dedicated to advancing clinical excellence, patient safety, and operational efficiency, I empower a skilled RN team to deliver high-quality oncology care. Focused on enhancing patient satisfaction, optimizing workflows, and fostering a collaborative culture, I drive impactful improvements in a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting. I lead a robust team of nurses and medical assistants over 3 sites. In February of 2023, I assisted our department in expanding into a clinic in the new Rubschlager Ambulatory Building. RN in Radiation Oncology department, where I provided care to patients receiving radiation therapy for various oncologic diagnoses. Obtained OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification.

  • Clinical Manager RN

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Assistant Unit Director

    Jun 2017 - Nov 2024

  • Nurse Clinician 3

    Oct 2011 - Jun 2017