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Sarah Duart, BSN, RN, PCCN

Denver,CO

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 15 years of specialized experience in cardiac care seeking a position in an acute care setting. Skilled in clinical leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient care management. Committed to advancing professional nursing practice with a focus on improving outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Charge Nurse, Cardiac & Vascular Care Unit

Saint Joseph Hospital
Denver, USA
07.2016 - Current
  • Serve as a Permanent Charge Nurse in a high-acuity cardiac and vascular care unit with roles that included overseeing staffing and assignments, as well as managing difficult and critical situations.
  • Facilitated operations as Shift Specialty Coordinator through caregiver management, scheduling, annual evaluations, and implementing disciplinary actions.
  • Execute specialty skills in managing and removing epicardial pacemakers, chest tubes, central lines, and cardiac medications.
  • Lead of the Unit-Based Council since 2019 to enhance quality and processes.
  • Advocate for nursing best practices as a Nurse Practice Council Representative since 2020, serving as Council Lead from January 2025 to present.
  • Clinical Scholar since 2019, collaborating with educational institutions to assist student groups with completion of nursing course curriculum through supervised patient care.

Registered Nurse, Medical Telemetry Unit

Sky Ridge Medical Center
Denver, USA
06.2015 - 08.2016
  • Provided nursing care for telemetry/neurology patients in acute medical setting.
  • Sepsis Champion: Educated staff and promoted adherence to sepsis protocols.
  • Contributed to quality improvement through active Unit-Based Council membership.

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Medical Practice

Emory Heart and Vascular Center
Atlanta, USA
07.2012 - 03.2015
  • Triaged 50+ phone consults and 20+ clinic visits daily.
  • Managed complex surgical scheduling across multiple providers.
  • Supported hospital rounding: patient education, documentation, and discharge planning.
  • Deep understanding of cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, and structural interventions.

Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgery Step-down Unit

Piedmont Hospital
Atlanta, USA
06.2008 - 07.2012
  • Served as charge nurse on a 42-bed post-op cardiac unit.
  • Delivered comprehensive care to patients post-CABG, LVAD, and advanced surgeries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Atlanta, GA
05.2008

Skills

  • Permanent Charge Nurse
  • Daisy Team Award for Extraordinary Nursing
  • Rocky Mountain EBP Conference Presenter
  • Intermountain EBP Conference presenter
  • Clinical Scholar
  • Lead of Hospital Nurse Practice Council
  • Lead of Unit Based Council
  • Nurse Peer Review Member

License Certifications

  • Registered Nurse, Colorado, RN.1632250
  • Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN), AACN
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA
  • CSU-ALS Certified, C.A.R.E
  • NIH Stroke Certified

Timeline

Charge Nurse, Cardiac & Vascular Care Unit

Saint Joseph Hospital
07.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical Telemetry Unit

Sky Ridge Medical Center
06.2015 - 08.2016

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Medical Practice

Emory Heart and Vascular Center
07.2012 - 03.2015

Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgery Step-down Unit

Piedmont Hospital
06.2008 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing

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