Sam Middleton
Bryant,AR
Summary
Registered Nurse with 14+ years experience (11 as a registered nurse and 3 as a patient care tech) at Arkansas Children's providing nursing care to diverse populations including diabetes, cystic fibrosis, kidney disease, eating disorders, and GI disorders. I spent 1.5 years as a diabetes educator and the past 1 year as an Interventional Radiology RN. Looking to relocate to Jonesboro, AR to be closer to family.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse (RN IV)
Arkansas Children's
Little Rock, Arkansas
11.2021 - Current
- Circulate during interventional radiology cases, including assisting with anesthesia induction. Radiology cases including PICC/TCVL placements, GJ exchanges, PORT placements, angiograms, and sclerotherapy of venous malformations.
- Taking call 1 week per month.
RN IV (4C)
Arkansas Children's
Little Rock, Arkansas
09.2017 - 11.2021
- Established and maintained care for patients (birth to 21 years of age) with acute and chronic illnesses, including Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), Cystic Fibrosis, GI disorders, renal disorders (including renal transplants and performing peritoneal dialysis), behavioral health, COVID-19, and other respiratory illnesses
- Core Team Leader and safety coordinator
- Acts as preceptor for new graduate nurses, as well as nurses with more experience and travelers
- Knowledgeable leader of 4C and active mentor to RN staff
- Active member of interview team for Patient Care Techs
Diabetes Specialty Nurse
Arkansas Children's
Little Rock, AR
07.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided new onset and ongoing diabetes education in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Developed the outpatient Type 2 Diabetes program
- Developed inpatient education for all nurses in hospital
- Presented diabetes education for Grand Rounds April 2017
RN III (4B/4C)
Arkansas Children's
Little Rock, AR
07.2011 - 07.2016
- Established and maintained care for patients (birth to 21 years of age) with acute and chronic illnesses, including Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), Cystic Fibrosis, GI disorders, renal disorders (including renal transplants and performing peritoneal dialysis), behavioral health, and respiratory illnesses
- Started at RN I and worked up to RN III
- Led 4B/4C for 4 years as Team Leader and safety coordinator, as well as assisted in developing change for unit/hospital by serving on Quality and Safety Council for 3 years
- Acted as preceptor for new graduate nurses, as well as nurses with more experience
Education
Master of Nursing Science - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas As Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.2011
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Certified Nurse Practitioner (Arkansas) # 124455 (March 2020-Present)
- Registered Nurse (Arkansas) #R088793 (July 2011-Present)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse #20152862 (September 2015-Present)
- Basic Life Support (November 2011-Present)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (November 2011-Present)
Activities
I spoke at Nursing Grand Rounds at Arkansas Children's April 2017. Topic: Diabetes in Children.
Timeline
Interventional Radiology Nurse (RN IV)
Arkansas Children's
11.2021 - Current
RN IV (4C)
Arkansas Children's
09.2017 - 11.2021
Diabetes Specialty Nurse
Arkansas Children's
07.2016 - 09.2017
RN III (4B/4C)
Arkansas Children's
07.2011 - 07.2016
Master of Nursing Science - Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas As Little Rock