Sarah W. Covington RN, MSN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January 2010 to Present
Indiana University Kokomo
Visiting Lecturer /School of Nursing
Provide instruction to BSN students in clinical and didactic classes. Participate in University
committees: Curriculum Committee, CNF Committee, Library Advisory Committee. Task Force
Simulation. Community activities such as the H1N1 clinic in conjunction with the Public Health
Department. High School Immunization clinic. Cohost for Korean Student event. Diversity
Committee. Advisory Board for Art Gallery.
January 2011 to June2011
Whatcom Community College
Online Instructor
Developed and coordinated online nursing program including didactic, lab and clinical.
October 2002 to 2009
Highline Medical Center
Infection Preventionist
House Supervisor
Infection Preventionist . Provide staff development classes for all areas of the medical
center on issues related to infection prevention and control. Worked closely with
education to present in orientation for hospital and clinical staff. Provided pulmonary
assessment class for new nursing residents. Responsible for the Infection Prevention and
Control program for a two campus small community based medical center. Developed
programs for MRSA screening and surveillance, hand hygiene, and overall compliance
with State and JCAHO regulations. Included compliance regulations for acute and long
term care beds.
Week-end house supervisor for small satellite campus to Highline Medical Center from
October 2002 to December 2008. Responsible for week-end administrative activities
including staffing and emergency response. Requires ACLS certification and good
communication skills for follow-up activities.
September 2002 to 2009
Renton Technical College
Director of Nursing 2006 - 2008
Faculty - Nursing Program 2002-2006, 2008-present
As faculty: Tenured position. Responsible for training and education of LPN and ADN
students. Development of an ADN RN program, College Safety Committee, Diversity
Committee, Math Task Force. Teaching areas include Fundamentals, Community
Resources I and II, Adult Health I, II, and III Coordination of the Preceptorship Program,
Coordination of the Pinning Ceremony.
As director: Responsible for program coordination, recruitment of students and faculty,
Supervision and support of faculty, Program planning and development, curriculum
development, accreditation process
December 2001 to 2002
Admiral Heights Assisted Living
Resident Care Coordinator
Responsibilities include supervision of resident care staff, including hiring, firing, and
evaluation of services provided. Providing ongoing training and education around
Boarding Home WACs and care issues. Participating in the planning and delivery of
special events as part of the facility management team
October 2000 to August 2001
Carolina’s College of Health Sciences
Clinical Faculty
Responsibilities include providing clinical education and laboratory experiences for
second year nursing students, and providing theory and clinical education and
competency assessment for NA1 (nurse aide) students. Maintain clinical competency by
working on a Med-Surg unit during summer hiatus.
January 1999 to September 2000
Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound
Infection Control Practitioner
Responsible for staff development, new employee orientation, and education of staff in
infection control and safety issues. Additional responsibilities include monitoring infection
control activities, including the accidental parenteral exposure program, facility infection
control and safety assessment and JCAHO compliance.
June 1996 to November1998
Medalia HealthCare LLC
Infection Control/Employee Health Coordinator
Responsibilities included the development and ongoing management of an infection
control and employee health and safety program for an ambulatory care clinic network.
Development and oversight of education programs for clinic staff in clinical skills, infection
control, employee health and safety, critical thinking, communication styles, and team
building.
June 1990 to June 1996
Visiting Nurse Services of the Northwest
Quality Improvement/Risk Management Coordinator
Responsibilities include coordination of employee safety and infection control activities for
a three county area in Western Washington. Education to care management concepts,
infection control, employee health and safety, changes in law, regulations, and policy.
April 1988 to May 1990
South Seattle Consulting Physicians
Office Nurse
Responsibilities included coordination of patient care activities for two cardiologists in a
multi-specialty clinic, scheduling invasive procedures, assisting with office procedures,
and education and counseling of patients.
January 1984 to May 1986
SeaMar Home Health
Home Health Nurse
Responsibilities include the management and coordination of care and service for a
caseload of forty patients. Delegation of tasks and supervision of home health aid staff.
Responsible for providing continuing education to Home Health Aides on patient care
issues.
July 1982 to March 1988
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Staff Nurse
Responsibilities include providing primary care for two to six patients on a cardiac step
down unit and medical coronary care unit, frequent rotations to charge nurse duties of
staffing and unit management. Represented unit to the Quality Assurance and Risk
Management Committees. Other experiences include working in the cardiac
catheterization lab assisting with invasive procedures such as angiograms and
angioplasties. Provided pre and postoperative counseling to patients.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Masters of Science Nursing
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, Washington
1998
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
1986
Diploma Nursing
Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing
Charlotte, North Carolina
1982
Bachelor of Arts Recreation Administration (Recreational Therapy)
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
1978
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES
RN Licensure
Washington State – RN 00076987
North Carolina – RN 171738
Indiana – RN 28188527A
Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
1995 to 2000
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
1993 to 1999
Advanced Life Support Certified (ALS)
current
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Memberships
Association of Professionals in Infection Control
National and Puget Sound Chapters
(1993 to 2000, 2009 to present)
Signa Theta Tau
1995 to present
Council of Nurse Educators in Washington State
2006- 2008
Treasure 2007
Clinical Placement Consortium South Puget Sound Region
2006-2008
North Carolina ADN Council
(2000 to 2001)
Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare
National and Regional Chapters
(1996 to 2000,)
American Association of Ambulatory Care Nurses
(1998 to 2000)
National Association of Healthcare Quality
National and Washington State Chapters
(1992 to 1999)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
NLN Ambassador
Renton Technical College
2008-2009
Indiana University Kokomo
2011-present
Assessment Technologies Incorporated
Test Writer for RN Community Health Module
2008
Washington Center for Nursing - Nursing Education Summit 2007
Planning Committee Member
Recorder 2007
Ambulatory Care Conference Planning Committee
1997 to 2000
Planning Committee for Annual Northwest Conference
Participate on Team to organize program and speakers for annual/regional conference
Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
1995-2000, 2009- present
Secretary - Puget Sound Chapter
1997
President - Elect - Puget Sound Chapter
1998
President – Puget Sound Chapter
1999
Ambulatory Care Section Member - APIC National
1996 to 2000
National Association of Healthcare Quality
Awards Committee
1994 to 1997
Home Care Association of Washington
Continuing Education Committee
1993 to 1996
PAPERS
Unpublished
Infection Control in HomeCare Practice - Master’s Thesis
PRESENTATIONS
Breath Sounds and Lung Assessment
Issues in Isolation
Bloodborne Pathogen Update
Highline Medical Center
(monthly presentations Summer 2008 to present )
Building Preceptor Rapport
Highline Medical Center
(April and December 2007)
(May, August, December 2008)
Personality Team Building
Faculty Retreat
(May 2007) Renton Technical College
Nursing as a Career Choice
Career Day Presentation
(Winter 2007) Auburn High School
Association of Occupational Health Nurses in Health Care
Team Building and Temperament
(April 2000) Seattle, WA
Northwest Ambulatory Care Conference
Discussion Session: Infection Control in Ambulatory Care
(April 20-21, 1999) Seattle, WA
Critical Thinking and Communication Skills
Training for Nurse Managers
(September – October 1998) 4 sessions --. Medalia Healthcare LLC
Current Concepts and Practical Strategies in Infection Control
Application Session: Surveillance in Ambulatory Care Settings
Application Session: Patient Care Practices in Home Health and Ambulatory Care
(September 25-26, 1998) Tacoma, WA
Disaster Management
Training for Administration
(September 1998 )3 sessions – Medalia Healthcare LLC
Infection Control and Safety in Home Health Care
Staff Training Sessions
(November and December, 1997) Staff Builders – Seattle, WA
Managing Medical Emergencies in the Workplace
Annual Safety Training
(September, 1997) Medalia HealthCare – Seattle, WA
Respiratory Protection in Home Care - Panel Presenter
Respiratory Protection Programs
(February, 1996) Washington State Department of Health – Seattle, WA
Use of Vancomycin in a Major Medical Center
Oral Presentations
(November, 1995) Seattle Pacific University – Seattle, WA
References Available on Request