Sarah Carpenter
Kingston
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with combined experience in obstetrics and RN First Assist roles, offering strong surgical expertise and a patient-centered approach. Skilled in pre- and post-procedure care, sterile technique, and anticipating provider needs in fast-paced clinical settings. Known for building trust, educating patients, and managing expectations—bringing both clinical precision and a keen focus on patient experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Dr. Galoob, MD
Ardmore, Oklahoma
12.2020 - 09.2025
- Assisted surgeon in a variety of cosmetic procedures including abdominoplasties, breast reductions and augmentations, face lifts, liposuction with fat grafting, and posterior body lifts.
- Familiar with closed-system fat grafting using PureGraft system
- Familiar with platelet rich plasma harvesting and application
- Regularly performed deep subcutaneous wound bed closure as well as intradermal skin closure of surgical incisions
- Gained knowledge of various suture types and their purposes
- Helped insert and discontinue various types of surgical drains
- Pre-op patients before surgery
- Recovered patients after surgery in PACU
- Administered conscious sedation for certain surgical procedures
- Familiar with propofol administration and sedation management
- Assisted with in-clinic post-op care including PRP applications, therapeutic ultrasounds & suture removal
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored fetal heart rates during labor and delivery for patient safety.
- Assisted in childbirth procedures, supporting mothers through various stages.
- Educated patients on labor processes and postpartum care options.
- Collaborated with medical teams to create and implement personalized birth plans, enhancing patient care.
- Provided emotional support to families during labor and delivery, fostering a positive birthing experience.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of the care team to identify and assist with complications.
- Maintained a safe environment for both mother, baby before, during and after labor, delivery.
- Routinely functions as an OB scrub tech once per week to assist with OR procedures.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery & Postpartum
Alliance Health
Durant, Oklahoma
05.2020 - Current
- Regularly assesses patients for high-risk obstetric and psychosocial factors including pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, substance use, postpartum depression and limited support.
- Provides extensive patient and family education on postpartum recovery, newborn care, breastfeeding, medication management, and warning signs requiring follow up care.
- Coordinates comprehensive maternal and newborn care planning, collaborating with physicians, social workers, lactation consultants, and pediatric teams to support safe discharge and continuity of care.
- Supported patients through complex pregnancy and postpartum experiences, providing emotional support and advocacy during high-stress situations.
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation to ensure effective care coordination and regulatory compliance.
- Supported delivery procedures by assisting the obstetric team.
Surgical Technologist OB
Alliance Health
Durant, Oklahoma
02.2015 - 05.2020
- Assisted providers with emergent and scheduled cesarean births, vaginal deliveries, and tubal ligations to ensure safe delivery outcomes.
- Maintained clean, stocked, and prepared OR to support efficient surgical procedures.
- Regularly assessed vital signs on mothers and newborns, bathed newborns, and provided breastfeeding support to promote maternal and infant health.
- Coordinated follow up care for both mother and newborn
- Performed car seat security checks on newborns before discharge
- Functioned as a nurse intern while in school
Surgical Technologist
Alliance Health
Madill, Oklahoma
10.2014 - 08.2018
- Assisted surgeon with endoscopic GI procedures including colonoscopies and EGDs
- Routinely assisted in obtaining tissue biopsies endoscopically
- Familiar with Olympus Scopes and their required maintenance
- OR routine & patient flow
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Cleansed and disinfected operating rooms after procedures were completed.
- Sterilized medical equipment and properly handled contaminated materials.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Murray State College
Tishomingo05-2020
Skills
- Intraoperative Surgical Assistance
- Medication and IV administration
- PRP harvesting & application
- Skin integrity assessment and scar management
- Before/after photo documentation and charting
- Knowledge of aesthetic products and post-procedure care
- Advanced Sterile Technique and Surgical Field Maintenance
- Tissue Handling and Wound Closure
- Surgical Anatomy Knowledge
- Postpartum Recovery Education
- Discharge Planning
- Care Coordination
- Evidence Based Nursing Practice
Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Education and Training
other
References
Cassie Sallee PA-C
Supervisor
580-371-1582
Tamara Kusser
Coworker
580-465-8584
Lauren Scott
Charge RN
580-916-2565
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Texoma Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse First Assistant
Dr. Galoob, MD
12.2020 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery & Postpartum
Alliance Health
05.2020 - Current
Surgical Technologist OB
Alliance Health
02.2015 - 05.2020
Surgical Technologist
Alliance Health
10.2014 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Murray State College