Biographical Sketch – Sarah Puckett
In addition to holding my BSN, I have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology. I am a
member of the AANA, AACN, and two chapters in Sigma Theta Tau International. I have
held various positions both in and outside of the hospital including: ICU Charge Nurse,
Research Champion, Pain Champion, Unit based Council Co-chair, and Head Treasurer
for the Lambda Psi chapter of STTI. My work experience includes 3 years of
Stroke/Neuro ICU at a Level 1 trauma center, clinical faculty for med/surg and critical
care nursing students, as well as 5 years as a chemist/microbiologist at ColgatePalmolive. Currently, I am attending the MSN program at the University of Cincinnati
with an anticipated graduation date of December 2015.
Sarah Puckett
Education
MSN
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Anticipated graduation date: December 2015
Nurse Anesthesia
BSN
Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY
May 2010
Nursing
B.S.
Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN
December 2003
Biology
Experience
• University of Louisville Hospital – Charge Nurse, Stroke ICU
o
Prepared unit schedule and daily staffing
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Competency observer
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Peer interviewer
o
All staff RN duties
• University of Louisville Hospital – Staff Nurse, Stroke ICU
o
Completed care and assessment of critically ill patients
admitted through Neurology, Neurosurgery, Trauma,
Cardiology, Medicine and/or Anesthesia
o
Monitored cardiac, hemodynamic, ICP, and ventilator
statuses
• Bellarmine University – Clinical Instructor
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Med/Surg 2 and Critical Care
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Provided education during Pre/Post conference according to
syllabi
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Made patient assignments based on individual student
learning needs
• Norton Healthcare – Norton Clinical Agency Nurse
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Rotated through the adult Intensive Care Units within the
Norton Healthcare system as determined by staffing needs
o
Completed care and assessment of critically ill patients
admitted through all medical specialties
o
Monitored cardiac, hemodynamic, ICP, and ventilator
statuses
• Jewish Hospital Medical Center Southwest – ER Technician
o
Assisted physicians with exams, blood draws, splint
application, and wound irrigation/preparation
o
Entered physician orders and completed patient charts after
evaluation
May 2012 – July 2013
May 2010 – May 2012
July 2012 – July 2013
June 2011 – October 2012
April 2008 – August 2009
• Colgate-Palmolive – QA Laboratory Chemist
o
Led all North American Oral Care facilities in the
organization and restructuring of raw materials for annual
testing
o
Managed E-Team Room for corporate/site quality and
compliance for raw material data sharing
o
Tested all incoming raw materials and finished oral care
batches to set standards
o
Performed statistical analysis on EMOs, validations, and new
launch formulas
• Colgate-Palmolive – Microbiology Co-op
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Prepared media, stock solutions, streak plates, and pour plates
o
Collected water and air samples for weekly/quarterly
validation
December 2004 – February 2008
October 2003 – December 2004
Publications/Presentations
• Succeeding with Failure – Kentucky Nurse
2010
• Emergence Delirium Poster Presentation
Anticipated presentation date:
OSANA Spring Meeting 2015
Awards
• Bellarmine University Undergraduate Faculty Merit Award
May 2010
Leadership Experience
• Stroke ICU Unit Based Council Co-chair – University of Louisville Hospital
2010 – 2013
• Stroke ICU Research Champion – University of Louisville Hospital
2012 – 2013
• Head Treasurer – Sigma Theta Tau, Lambda Psi chapter
2011 – 2012
• Stroke ICU Pain Champion – University of Louisville Hospital
2011 – 2012
• Stroke ICU Giving Campaign Ambassador – University of Louisville
Hospital
2011
Volunteerism
• Stroke Education at various community events – University of Louisville
Hospital
2010 – 2013
• Louisville Zoo
2010 – 2012
Professional Development
• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse – CCRN
October 2012
Affiliations/Memberships
• Sigma Theta Tau International Society for Nursing – University of
Cincinnati
• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses
• Sigma Theta Tau International Society for Nursing – Bellarmine University
Certifications
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support – ACLS
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support – PALS
• Basic Life Support – BLS
March 2014 - Present
August 2013 – Present
September 2012 – Present
February 2010 - Present
Position Statement – Sarah Puckett
If appointed student representative to the AANA Educational Committee I believe I would
bring a well-rounded perspective to the position. Having worked as clinical faculty for
Bellarmine University I understand the importance and value of open communication
between students and those involved in their education. By maintaining an active role
within the committee I would hope to provide guidance to my fellow students pertaining
to current career topics, changes in COA standards, as well as implications from the
ever-changing trends in today’s healthcare industry. In addition, I would provide a voice
committed to the concerns that student nurse anesthesia provider’s experience. With a
positive liaison between the committee and SRNAs I feel that much can be
accomplished.
Through utilization of the student column of the AANA News Bulletin I would
hope to provide resources that are beneficial for all students across all programs. By
partnering with other representatives from the various committees within the
organization, the dissemination of pertinent information would easily be achieved. One of
my main goals is to keep students informed. As decisions are made that will impact our
future I feel the sooner we are made aware, the more prepared we can become.
Furthering my involvement in the AANA is something very important to me. If
elected as the student representative to the Educational Committee I promise to provide
a voice for students, offer a fresh perspective on educational concerns, and be fully
committed to the enhancement of the nurse anesthesia profession.