Sarah Chapman
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Highly motivated nurse with 8 years of experience seeking to apply critical care and cardiac experiences while continuing to learn and grow in the ECMO specialist role. Highly-motivated with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab CNIII
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Manages STEMIs, dysrhythmias, defibrillation, and cardioversion.
- Expertise in diverse cardiovascular procedures involving IABP, impella, LVAD, and ECMO.
- Educates patients and families on procedures, risks, and post procedure care to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Engages in unit meetings to discuss patient care strategies and share insights for continuous improvement.
- Maintains aseptic technique, prepares sterile fields, and manages procedural supplies to ensure patient safety and infection control.
Surgical Trauma ICU CNII
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Served as core preceptor for new hire RNs and students, fostering clinical competency and compassionate care while providing constructive feedback.
- Coordinated staff assignments, ensured adequate staffing, supported unit staff, and assisted in conflict resolution in the charge nurse role.
- Provided direct care for Covid and post covid VV ECMO patients alongside ECMO specialist.
- Actively participated in bedside ECMO cannulations as well as bedside tracheostomy and bronchoscopy procedures.
- Adjusted to rapidly changing patient condition in a novel patient population during the pandemic.
Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU CNII
UNC Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Delivered bedside care to patients in a busy 20 bed ICU for post cardiac and vascular surgery patients.
- Provided direct care for ventilator-dependent patients, including those requiring VA ECMO, IABP, Impella, CRRT, vasoactive drips, and chest tubes.
- Conducted advanced hemodynamic monitoring and analyzed data to adjust hemodynamic support and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Educated patients and families on complex treatment plans and medications, fostering understanding and adherence.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University
Greenville01-2018
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring
- Hemodynamic assessment
- ECMO management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
- Clinical decision making
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Certification
- REGISTERED NURSE, RN, 306527, 02/2026
- ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT, ACLS, 07/2026
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT, BLS, American Heart Association, 07/2026
- CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE, CCRN, American Association Of Critical-Care Nurse
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab CNIII
Duke University Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Surgical Trauma ICU CNII
UNC Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU CNII
UNC Rex Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
East Carolina University