Sarah Cooper
@sarahcooper
Experienced Emergency/ICU Registered Nurse and clinical leader driving quality, safety, and process improvement.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in emergency and critical care with demonstrated leadership in high-acuity settings. I combine frontline clinical expertise with process improvement experience to enhance patient outcomes and operational performance.
I have served as an ER Charge Nurse at a VA medical center, led interdisciplinary performance improvement projects at a tertiary hospital, and practiced in COVID-19 ICUs and trauma-focused emergency departments. My work emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and culturally competent care.
I mentor peers, educate frontline staff on high-reliability and just-culture principles, and act as a clinical liaison between staff and leadership. I have delivered measurable improvements in compliance, patient experience, and clinical outcomes through targeted interventions and unit-based metric analysis.
I hold nursing degrees through the graduate and undergraduate levels and maintain multiple acute-care certifications. I bring emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to veteran-centered and trauma-informed care to every role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kansas City VA Medical
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Provided frontline charge leadership in the ED, coordinating daily operations, assigning staff by acuity, and improving patient flow and critical outcomes through cross-department collaboration and mentorship.
Quality Improvement Coordinator
HCA Lees Summit Medical Center
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)
Led interdisciplinary process improvement initiatives hospital-wide to enhance patient experience and safety, driving metric improvements informed by data and staff education on HRO and just culture.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks
Mar 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Managed high-acuity COVID-19 and critical care patients, serving as a resource nurse for ventilator and vasoactive management while coordinating interdisciplinary crisis response and end-of-life care.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Washington Regional Medical Center
Jan 2019 - May 2021 (2 years 4 months)
Delivered trauma-informed emergency care, performed rapid assessments and critical interventions, coordinated resuscitations and mass-casualty responses, and supported staff education and performance improvement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
WUWestern Governors University
Master of Science, Management and Leadership
Completed a Master of Science in Management and Leadership in October 2024 focusing on management and leadership principles relevant to healthcare operations.
NUNortheastern State University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in August 2020 preparing for professional nursing practice in acute care settings.
CCCrowder College
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing in December 2018 to qualify for registered nurse practice.
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