1. Sarah Anne Carlquist
393 S. Hill St. Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 363-5149 scarlqui@slu.edu
EDUCATION
Saint Louis University- School of Nursing, St. Louis, MO May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 3.5/4.0 GPA
Concentration in Family Nursing
Saint Louis University- Madrid Campus, Madrid, Spain January-May 2014
PEDIATRIC EXPERIENCE
Senior Immersion, Pulmonary and Immunology, Saint Louis Children’s Hospital- St. Louis, MO Spring 2016
Collaborated with facility management to create evaluation criteria and recommendations to promote patient
safety and decrease patient falls. Developed asthma action plan for Healthy People 2020 patient education.
Shadowed inter-professional team members including Vascular Access, Administrative Supervisory, Clinical
Information Systems, and Asthma Nurse Practitioner to understand additional RN positions and roles.
Student Nurse Observation, Saint Louis Children’s Hospital- St. Louis, MO March 2015, Feb 2016
Observed nursing care and coordination of care in neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit.
Patient Care Technician, Hematology/Oncology, Saint Louis Children’s Hospital- St. Louis, MO April-October 2015
Provided nursing assistance and direct patient care for up to 13 patients on inpatient unit, outpatient clinic, and
Bone Marrow Transplant unit. Supported patients and families with empathetic communication and child-friendly
interactions. Adhered to safety guidelines, hospital protocols, and regulations.
Nanny - St. Louis, MO 2010- Present
Full and part-time positions for children ages 9 months-12 years, including specialized care for child with diabetes.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Patient Care Technician, Resource Team, Glenbrook Hospital- Glenview, IL May 2014-May 2015
Provide direct patient care and indirect actions that ensure patient safety and comfort. Effectively communicate
with care team, patient and family. Demonstrated competence and served with compassion.
Unit Concierge, Resource Team, Glenbrook Hospital- Glenview, IL May 2013-May 2014
Served as a focal point for managing patient information and activity. Highly responsive to care team and patient
requests. Exhibited strong time management and organization skills infast-paced environment.
CLINICALEXPERIENCE
Senior Preceptorship, Intensive Care Unit, Des Peres Hospital- St. Louis, MO Fall 2015
Completed 156 hours of direct patient care working with increasing levels of independence under the general
supervision of an RN to improve critical thinking, prioritization, and delegation skills.
Highly engaged with inter-professional team to provide safe and efficient patient-centered care.
LEADERSHIPEXPERIENCE
Delta Gamma Sorority Fall 2012- Present
Director of Philanthropy, Recruitment Counselor, Philanthropy Day Chair
Generated an increased in profit by five times, raising over $9,000 to support Service for Sight through
philanthropic events. Introduced brand new service event now being established nationwide.
YMCA Camp Exercise, Diet, Insulin (EDI)- Potosi, MO May-June 2015
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to care for 150 children (ages 9-17) with Type I Diabetes during
overnight outdoor camp including passing medications, providing first aid, and first responder assessment to
injuries and illnesses around the clock.
Global Public Health Brigades, Saint Louis University- Choluteca, Honduras January 2015
Fundraising Chair, Relay for Life, Saint Louis University- St. Louis, MO August 2012-May 2013
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITYINVOLVEMENT
Student Nurses Association Member, Saint Louis University Fall 2012- Present
School of Nursing Mentor, Saint Louis University Fall 2013- Present
Little Sisters of the Poor, Skilled Nursing Facility Fall 2012- Present
Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments Fall 2012- Present
Dance Marathon, Saint Louis University Fall 2012- Present
CERTIFICATIONAND SPECIALIZED TRAINING
IHI Open School Certification Spring 2016
Point of Dispensing (POD) Certification April 2015
Basic Life Training (BLS) American Red Cross Certification August 2015
Epic Systems and Citrix Systems, Electronic Health Records May 2013, January 2015