Sarah Horton
Milton,FL
Summary
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner student and Pediatric Registered Nurse with 13+ years of pediatric nursing care experience in pediatric emergency, acute care, trauma, and NICU settings. Skilled in management of high-acuity pediatric patients including trauma, neurosurgical, respiratory distress, and complex medical conditions. Experienced in procedural support, advanced respiratory therapies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently completing Master of Science in Nursing – Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, with clinical experience in pediatric emergency and cardiovascular intensive care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
Licenses/Certifications
Work History
Staff Nurse
Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart
07.2023 - Current
- Provide acute pediatric nursing care in a Level II trauma unit.
- Manage complex patients including neurosurgical injuries, trauma, and high-acuity medical cases.
- Skilled with HFNC, wound VACs, NG and G/J tubes, central lines/ports, PCA pumps, and surgical drains (JP/Hemovac).
Acute Care Float Nurse
Stanford Children’s Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Cross-trained in 7 specialty units including Infusion, Eating Disorders, Cardiac, Pulmonary, GI/GU, Hematology/Oncology, and Medical-Surgical.
- Delivered evidence-based care to diverse pediatric populations in a tertiary pediatric center.
Pediatric Emergency Department Nurse
Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided emergent care for respiratory distress, fractures, seizures, dehydration, allergic reactions, and trauma.
- Assisted physicians with procedural sedation, closed reductions, and lumbar punctures.
- Performed IV placement, specimen collection, catheterization, and triage; monitored patients on continuous cardiac/respiratory monitoring.
Travel Pediatric Nurse
Sanford Medical Center (via Analytics Medical Staffing)
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered high-acuity pediatric care in a Level II trauma center including oncology, neurosurgical, and trauma patients.
- Managed advanced therapies including HFNC, central lines, wound VACs, enteral feeding tubes, PCA pumps, and surgical drains.
- Floated to Level III–IV NICU caring for low-birth-weight, surgical, and feeder/grower neonates.
Pediatric / PICU Nurse
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided acute pediatric and PICU care for patients transferred from regional hospitals.
- Assisted intensivists during procedures and delivered family-centered education on disease management.
- Served as charge nurse and provided cross-coverage in the NICU caring for NAS and premature infants.
Administrative Registered Nurse
Salinas City Elementary School District
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Oversaw student health services for 8,000+ students across 14 schools.
- Supervised LVNs and health technicians and ensured accurate health record management and regulatory compliance.
- Trained staff in emergency medication administration (EpiPen, Diastat, Glucagon) and developed evidence-based policies and procedures.
Staff Nurse II, Pediatrics
Natividad Medical Center
02.2017 - 07.2020
- Provided inpatient pediatric care for patients newborn through age 18.
- Served as charge nurse, preceptor, and clinical resource for staff.
- Skilled in IV access, patient/family education, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
- Floated to NICU caring for septic, premature, and low-birth-weight neonates.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL06-2026
BSN -
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL12-2019
ADN -
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL12-2012
Skills
- Pediatric Trauma & Neurosurgical care
- Wound vac therapy
- Respiratory distress management (HFNC, oxygen therapy)
- PCA pain management
- Central line & port care
- Surgical drain care (JP, Hemovac)
- OG/NG/GJ tube management
- Pediatric emergency triage
- Conscious sedation assistance
- Lumbar puncture assistance
- Seizure management
- Trauma stabilization
- Procedures
- Lab specimen collection
- Urinary catheterization
- Diagnostic swabs and cultures
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Charge nurse experience
- Preceptor & mentor to new nurse
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient and family education
- Evidence-based practice implementation
Certification
- RN License – Florida Board of Nursing- Florida Compact #9352331 Exp. 07/2026
- RN License – California Board of Nursing- California #95075848 Exp. 06/2027
- Board Certified Pediatric Nurse – American Nurses Credentialing Center, Exp. 10/2028
- Certified Pediatric Nurse – Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Exp. 02/2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association, Exp. 09/2027
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, Exp. 09/2026
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) – Emergency Nurses Association, Exp. 03/2024
Clinical Rotations (Nurse Practitioner Training)
- Pediatric Emergency Department- Children’s of Alabama- 180 Clinical Hours
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit- Children’s of Alabama- 180 Clinical Hours
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart
07.2023 - Current
Acute Care Float Nurse
Stanford Children’s Hospital
04.2023 - 06.2023
Pediatric Emergency Department Nurse
Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart
08.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Pediatric Nurse
Sanford Medical Center (via Analytics Medical Staffing)
10.2021 - 06.2022
Pediatric / PICU Nurse
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 10.2021
Administrative Registered Nurse
Salinas City Elementary School District
09.2020 - 02.2021
Staff Nurse II, Pediatrics
Natividad Medical Center
02.2017 - 07.2020
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
University of Alabama At Birmingham
BSN -
Indian River State College
ADN -
Indian River State College