I am a leader in various aspects of my nursing practice. My practice is both theory and evidence based. I have utilized my leadership skills and creativity to improve my clients’ care in the critical-care, neonatal, and community settings. A current research interest of mine is the use of music for relieving pain and anxiety in the adult burn patient.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Magna Cum Laude, University Kentucky - May 9, 1998

04/2005 - Volunteer RN - Antigua, Guatemala Experience included recovering patients from anesthesia post-operatively, organizing and setting up the OR, sorting medications, and serving as a patient advocate.

04/15/2005 - Guest Lecturer - University of Colorado School of Nursing Led discussions with undergraduate nursing students on the topic of burn injury and recovery from the patient and family point of view.

2004 member of the Neonatal CCRN Exam Development Committee - American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Job duties include developing and approving the CCRN examination and evaluation of its relevance to the practice of critical care nursing.

04/2004 - Volunteer RN - Antigua, Guatemala Experience included recovering patients from anesthesia post-operatively, scrubbing as a OR tech during cleft lip and palate repairs, and serving as a patient advocate.

01/2003-03/2006 - Staff Nurse, RN - University of Colorado Hospital, Neonatal Care Unit Job duties include providing direct, intensive care to premature infants with various complications of prematurity. I provide education about newborn care and special care to parents and families.

04/15/2003 - Guest Lecturer - University of Colorado School of Nursing Led discussions with second year Nursing Doctorate students on the topic of burn injury and recovery.

06/2001-03/2006 - Pain Champions of Change Committee Member - University of Colorado Hospital, Burn and Trauma Unit Activities include evaluation and education of staff in regards to pain documentation and management, development of staff educational materials, and participation in data collection.

02/2000-03/2006 - Staff Nurse, RN - University of Colorado Hospital, Burn and Trauma Unit Job duties include providing direct, intensive care to clients suffering from burn injury as well as other traumas. I provide ongoing education to patients.

07/2001 - Volunteer RN - Ibarra and Chirihausi, Ecuador Experience included assessment and nursing treatment of minor injuries and self-limiting illnesses, personal hygiene and water safety education, and collaboration with local health care providers.

08/1999-01/2000 - Staff Nurse, RN - Saint Joseph Hospital, ICU Job duties included providing direct intensive care to clients recovering from open-heart surgery and chronic illnesses. I provided discharge teaching and client education about diet, exercise, and wound care.

07/1999 - Volunteer RN - Mojandita Health Center, Mojandita, Ecuador Experience included assessment and nursing treatment of minor injuries and self-limiting illnesses, personal hygiene and water safety education. An estimated 500 clients were treated on eight clinic days.

06/1998-07/1999 - Community Health Nurse Intern, Good Samaritan Nursing Center, University of Kentucky I provided primary care to children and adults in outpatient settings, designed health promotion materials, developed a diabetes teaching program for a low-literacy population, and taught health promotion and CPR classes.

08/1997-06/1998 - ICU Technician, Chandler Medical Center, University of Kentucky Assisted with intensive client care, performed complex dressing changes, and performed organizational and clerical tasks.

06/1997-08/1997 - Summer Nurse Apprentice - Burn Unit, Chandler Medical Center, University of Kentucky Provided comprehensive, intensive client care, performed wound debridement and complex dressing changes, and provided discharge teaching.

Music for patients in the burn/trauma ICU: An evidence based project. Sarah K. Shingleton, RN, BSN, CCRN. Presented at the Sixteenth Annual Rocky Mountain Multidisciplinary Research Symposium in Denver, Colorado, March 10-11, 2005.