Sarah Stover
Forest,VA
Summary
Passionate about creating clear, practical, evidence-based education that keeps bedside nurses confident and patients safe. 10+ years designing and delivering education across critical care, med-surg, PACU, and ICU in multi-hospital systems.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Clinical Professional Development Facilitator
Carilion Clinic – Education & Organizational Development (7-hospital system)
Roanoke, VA
02.2023 - Current
- Designed and delivered educational programs for new clinical technologies and high-risk procedures across inpatient specialties. Supported the primary nurse planner role for Carilion’s ANCC-approved provider unit. Created and facilitated a system-wide clinical education forum connecting over 60 educators monthly for best-practice sharing and regulatory updates. Contributed to Carilion’s ranking in the 2025 Apex International Awards by reducing hospital-acquired C. difficile rates through targeted education. Eliminated CLABSI events in CRRT patients by implementing a focused high-fidelity simulation program. Presented a poster on nurse residency learning principles at the National League for Nursing Education Summit. Conducted practice gap analyses and collaborated with informatics and quality teams to develop compliant education plans. Developed high-fidelity simulation curricula for PACU and critical care to enhance new-nurse readiness. Mentored international nurses and residency cohorts on evidence-based projects and structured orientation.
Clinical Professional Development Facilitator (promoted to Senior)
Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, VA
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Achieved improved engagement and certification rates through effective management of education and annual competencies for medical ICU and progressive care unit. Launched micro-learning and CCRN prep initiatives that drove increased participation and success in certification.
Registered Nurse – Medical ICU
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw critical care nursing for patients with COVID, CRRT, sepsis, and multi-organ failure. Led charge nurse responsibilities to ensure optimal patient care. Mentored and trained new nurses as a preceptor to foster professional development.
Lead Clinical Educator
Centra Health (4-hospital system)
Lynchburg, VA
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Achieved 100% compliance in mandatory education for 8500 employees through effective program management. Delivered a critical-care curriculum for 325 clinicians, enhancing their response to COVID-19. Led a team of 7 master's-prepared educators to elevate educational standards.
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Centra Health
Lynchburg, VA
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed comprehensive online learning modules utilized by over 8,000 employees.
Earlier Clinical Roles
Centra Health
Bon Secours St. Francis, Charleston Area Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2018
- Oversaw nursing staff in ICU and ambulatory ortho/spine departments, enhancing patient care quality. Led team initiatives to streamline processes and improve patient outcomes. Fostered collaboration among healthcare professionals to ensure effective trauma response.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing – Education Track
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
01.2003
Skills
- Facilitation techniques
- Mentoring
- Training delivery
- Assessment strategies
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Virginia (multistate privilege)
- ACLS | BLS
Timeline
Senior Clinical Professional Development Facilitator
Carilion Clinic – Education & Organizational Development (7-hospital system)
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Professional Development Facilitator (promoted to Senior)
Carilion Clinic
06.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse – Medical ICU
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
Lead Clinical Educator
Centra Health (4-hospital system)
09.2019 - 05.2020
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Centra Health
01.2018 - 09.2019
Earlier Clinical Roles
Centra Health
01.2003 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Nursing – Education Track
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia University Institute of Technology