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SARAH CLOUD

Sarasota,Florida

Summary

Experienced nursing professional with expertise in nursing education, program management, research coordination, and grant writing. Proven track record of effectively managing federally funded initiatives across multiple agencies. Demonstrated excellence in curriculum development, patient care, and evidence-based teaching methods. Skilled in communication with cross-functional teams to ensure successful collaboration and project completion.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part-Time Flex Path RN to BSN Faculty

Capella University
08.2023 - Current
  • NURS 4025 Research and Evidence-based Decision Making courses
  • Assessed student performance through comprehensive evaluations and constructive feedback.
  • Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives

Nursing Faculty, RN-BSN Program

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
08.2011 - 05.2022
  • Streamlined curriculum format across the program in collaboration with full-time and adjunct faculty
  • Coordinated with faculty to establish program-level outcome measures and monitored progress across the curriculum
  • Supported student success by active engagement in the online learning environment.

Project Director, Sarasota Partnership for Children's Mental Health

Florida Department of Health, Sarasota County
08.2008 - 08.2011
  • Directed multi-agency research and service delivery initiative funded by a five-year, $9m federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  • Oversaw budget allocations and resource management, ensuring optimal utilization of assets for project success.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined timelines, deliverables, and key performance indicators for tracking progress.

Clinical Practice Manager

Florida Department of Health, Sarasota County Health Department
05.2006 - 08.2008
  • Directed operational workflows to enhance service delivery and patient care standards.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives resulting in better health outcomes for the community.

Vice President, Early Intervention Services

Florida Center for Early Childhood
01.1998 - 05.2006
  • Secured 3-year, $800k state grant to establish Healthy Families Sarasota home visiting program for mothers and babies
  • Collaborated with community funders and organizations to strengthen the systems of care to improve health outcomes for children and families
  • Secured funding for organizational goals and initiatives
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Florida Children's Medical Services
01.1997 - 01.1998
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized care plans for children in foster care
  • Educated families on treatment options, fostering informed decision-making and engagement in care processes.

Research Coordinator

Oklahoma State Department of Health
01.1991 - 01.1997
  • Coordinated the CDC-funded Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Project in collaboration with the University of Oklahoma Department of Medicine (Genetics).
  • In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, complied with all IRB decisions, conditions, and requirements
  • Trained and supervised research staff on data collection methods, enhancing overall research quality and consistency.
  • Led statewide Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Education project
  • Contributing writer for the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Surveillance System (PRAMS)

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
2011

Master of Science in Nursing -

University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
1992

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
1984

Skills

  • Research project coordination
  • Grant writing
  • Educational program development
  • Remote education proficiency
  • Research-driven decision making
  • Collaborative problem-solving across teams

Certification

  • Florida Board of Nursing—Registered Nurse Multistate License
  • American Nurses Credentialing Center—Advanced Public Health Nurse, Board Certified
  • National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching—Health and Wellness Coach
  • BLS Certified


Timeline

Part-Time Flex Path RN to BSN Faculty

Capella University
08.2023 - Current

Nursing Faculty, RN-BSN Program

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
08.2011 - 05.2022

Project Director, Sarasota Partnership for Children's Mental Health

Florida Department of Health, Sarasota County
08.2008 - 08.2011

Clinical Practice Manager

Florida Department of Health, Sarasota County Health Department
05.2006 - 08.2008

Vice President, Early Intervention Services

Florida Center for Early Childhood
01.1998 - 05.2006

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Florida Children's Medical Services
01.1997 - 01.1998

Research Coordinator

Oklahoma State Department of Health
01.1991 - 01.1997

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -

University of Florida

Master of Science in Nursing -

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Oklahoma

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