Sarah Ellgass

1501 Lakeside Dr.

Lynchburg, VA 24501
E: ellgass_s@students.lynchurg.edu C: (434) 665-3931
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EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA, Anticipated
May 2015
GPA 3.69/4.0
54th Sommerville Scholar, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA
Highest honor given to one senior annually who demonstrates distinguished
academic standards, intellectual curiosity, character and community involvement
Licensure
Healthcare Provider CPR/AED Certification
NURSING WORK EXPERIECE_________________________________________________
Care Partner, VCU Health System, Massey Cancer Center, Acute Care Oncology,
Richmond, VA, August 2014- Present
Perform ordered blood draws, ECGs and bladder scans, insert intravenous catheters,
obtain vital signs, assist patients with activities of daily living, complete point of
care testing, precept beginning Care Partners on the unit
Nurse Extern, VCU Health System, Massey Cancer Center, Acute Care Oncology,
Richmond, VA, Summer 2014
Acquired hands-on experience by caring for acutely ill patients diagnosed with
various cancers, hematologic diseases and medical illnesses
Gained knowledge and confidence by working under a Registered Nurse Preceptor
by fulfilling all duties of a Registered Nurse
Completed observational opportunities in other areas of interest at VCUHS such as
the Medical Respiratory Intensive Care Unit and with the Rapid Response Team
LYNCHBURG COLLEGE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE______________________________
Synthesis Practicum, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Centra Health,
Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, VA, Spring 2015 (in progress)
Intensive clinical experience in chosen clinical setting that is supervised by a
clinical nurse preceptor
Clinical Rotations
Lynchburg General Hospital/Virginia Baptist Hospital: General Medical Unit,
Oncology, Neurological ICU, Neurological Intermediate Care Unit, Progressive
Care Unit, Medical ICU, Surgical/Trauma ICU, Medical Emergency Team,
Emergency Department, Pediatrics Unit, Adult Psychiatry Unit, Surgery Center,
Operating Room, PACU, Labor and Delivery Unit, Mother/Baby Unit, Intensive
Care Nursery, Home Health
Other Clinical Locations: West Minister Canterbury, Johnsons Health Center
OB/GYN Clinic, County School systems, Elizabeths Early Learning Center,
Virginia Health Department, Parish Nursing, Horizons Behavioral Health, Health
Works

Clinical rotations were supplemented with simulation

ORGANIZATIONS AND HONORS______________________________________________
Student Member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2015
Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Honor Society, 2014
Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society, 2014
Order of Omega, Greek Honor Society, 2013
Fraternity/Sorority Top 10 Percent Scholar Award, 2012, 2013
Phi Eta Sigma, Freshman Honor Society, 2012
LEADERSHIP________________________________________________________________
Lynchburg College Nursing Class President of 2015, Fall 2012 Present
Serve as the class representative at Student Nursing Advisory Meetings, plan the
senior nursing pinning ceremony and complete duties as delegated
Lynchburg College Student Nurses Association (SNALC) Secretary, Fall 2014
Present
Create calendar, conduct general correspondence for the organization and assist in
coordinating NCLEX preparation for the senior nursing class
Maintain membership in the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) and the
Virginia Student Nurses Association (VSNA)
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE _________________________________________________
Head Coordinator of the Peer Assisted Study Session program, Lynchburg College,
Lynchburg, VA, Fall 2013 Fall 2014
Managed the planning and organization of the Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS)
program
Coordinated tutor training and performed ongoing tutor assessments
Peer Assisted Study Session Leader, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg VA, Fall 2012
Fall 2014
Provided tutoring for students enrolled in Chemistry of Life, Introductory to Statistics
and Biology: Cells and Molecular Perspectives through teaching classes and
providing one on one assistance to students
Sales Associate, Arthurs Jewelry, Bedford, VA, Fall 2010 Spring 2014
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE___________________________________________________
Pumpkins for Pediatrics, Student Nurses Association of Lynchburg College
Seat Belt Check, Student Nurses Association of Lynchburg College
Virginia Ten Miler Volunteer, Kappa Delta Sorority
Wellness Day Influenza Vaccinations, Lynchburg College Nursing Program
Mentor for local Girl Scout troops, Virginia Skyline region
Participant in fundraising activities for Prevent Child Abuse America and for
the Childrens Hospital in Richmond Virginia, Kappa Delta Sorority
Relay for Life team participant, Lynchburg College