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Sarah Cook

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Hello! My name is Sarah Cook and I am a 33-year-old full-time student at Austin Community College, currently completing prerequisites for nursing school. With a background in hospitality, I possess a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to serving others. My ultimate goal is to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist, a path that was ignited after surviving a head-on collision caused by a drunk driver. The accident left me with extensive injuries and a long road to recovery, but it also introduced me to the everlasting impact of skilled, compassionate medical care. This experience reshaped my perspective and gave me a profound sense of purpose. In the future, I hope to provide accessible healthcare, especially in underserved communities, and I am dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others through my work.

Education

Austin Community College District

Associate's degree program
2024 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • GPA:
    4

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      I aspire to work in a high-acuity hospital or trauma center, delivering care to diverse patient populations. Furthermore, I hope to mentor future CRNAs and advocate for equitable access to quality anesthesia services.

    • Cocktail Server & Bartender

      TGI Friday’s
      2010 – 20144 years
    • Bartender

      Primebar
      2014 – 20173 years
    • Bartender

      Ulele
      2017 – 20214 years
    • Bartender

      Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
      2021 – 20221 year
    • Bartender

      Marriott International
      2023 – 20241 year
    • Real Estate Agent

      Keller Williams Realty
      2023 – 20241 year

    Sports

    Jogging

    Club
    2023 – Present2 years

    Basketball

    Junior Varsity
    2004 – 20062 years

    Swimming

    Club
    1997 – 20047 years

    Arts

    • Individual

      Photography
      2018 – Present
    • Band

      Music
      2004 – 2006
    • Chorus

      Music
      2007 – 2009

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      American Red Cross — Blood donor
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Petco Cat Rescue — Cleaning cages and facilitating adoptions
      2007 – 2020

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship