Honor Society® member
Sarah Lairson
staff nurse cvicu at Deliver high-acuity care to post-cardiac surgery, heart/lung transplant, and mechanical circulatory support patients (ECMO, Impella, IABP, VADs). Monitor complex hemodynamics, respond to rapid changes in condition, and coordinate multidisciplinary care plans. Lead a quality improvement initiative as a Mobility Champion to reduce post-op complications. Recognized multiple times for clinical excellence and team leadership.
- masters of nursing pmhnp track
- Class of 2027
- Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Member since April 2025
About
Registered Nurse with over five years of critical care experience, blending clinical expertise with advanced training in healthcare finance, business intelligence, and revenue cycle optimization. Holds multiple certifications including CCRN, CRCR, CSAF, and CSBI. Currently pursuing a PMHNP MSN to deepen my impact in both mental health and healthcare systems leadership. Passionate about improving care quality, data-informed decision-making, and equitable access to care—especially through roles that connect bedside insight with operational strategy.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I aim to transition into a role that bridges clinical expertise with healthcare operations—such as utilization review, clinical quality analysis, revenue integrity, or clinical documentation improvement. Long term, I’m pursuing my PMHNP MSN to expand into psychiatric care while continuing to support system-level initiatives that improve patient outcomes, optimize care delivery, and drive data-informed healthcare transformation.
- Graduate school interests
I am currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). My graduate studies are focused on understanding the neurobiology of mental illness, psychopharmacology, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic modalities across the lifespan. I’m particularly interested in integrating mental health treatment with holistic, systems-based approaches to improve access, reduce stigma, and support long-term wellness in both individuals and communities.
- Outside the classroom
Outside of nursing, I enjoy yoga, CrossFit, and hiking with my two rescue dogs. I’m passionate about holistic wellness, mental health advocacy, and exploring the intersection of mind and body through movement, mindfulness, and creative reflection.
Experience
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staff nurse cvicu
Deliver high-acuity care to post-cardiac surgery, heart/lung transplant, and mechanical circulatory support patients (ECMO, Impella, IABP, VADs). Monitor complex hemodynamics, respond to rapid changes in condition, and coordinate multidisciplinary care plans. Lead a quality improvement initiative as a Mobility Champion to reduce post-op complications. Recognized multiple times for clinical excellence and team leadership.
Mar 2022 – Mar 2025
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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american association for critical care nurses (aacn)
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Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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American Association of Nurse Practitioners
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American Psychiatric Nurses Associate
