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Sarah Cook

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General information

Location
Pflugerville, TX
Age
35
Gender
Female
US Citizenship
US Citizen

Hobbies & Interests

  • Animals
  • Botany
  • Studying
  • Movies And Film
  • Exercise And Fitness
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Learning
  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Reading
  • Music

Reading

  • Health
  • Education
  • Psychology
  • Adventure
  • How-To
  • Biography
  • True Story
  • Economics
  • History
  • Food and Drink
  • Gardening

I read books daily.

Bio

Hello! My name is Sarah Cook, and I am a 34-year-old full-time nursing student at Austin Community College. With a background in hospitality, I possess a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a genuine passion for serving others. My ultimate goal is to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist, a path that was first 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 committed to making a positive difference in the world through my work.

Education

Austin Community College District

Associate's degree program

2024 – 2028

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
GPA4.0 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Texas Wesleyan University, Fairfield University, Baylor University
Majors of interest:
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Desired degree modality:
Full-Time
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Cocktail Server & Bartender

    Hospitality · TGI Friday’s

    Jan 2010 – Jan 2014

  • Bartender

    Hospitality · Primebar

    Jan 2014 – Jan 2017

  • Bartender

    Hospitality · Ulele

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2021

  • Bartender

    Hospitality · Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

  • Bartender

    Hospitality · Marriott International

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

Miscellaneous

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.
Work experience:
10+ years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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