Sara Newport
About Sara Newport
Sara Newport is a Strategic Growth Manager for Q-Centrix in the Southwest region, with a background in nursing and healthcare management. She has held various roles in nursing and quality improvement at McLaren Greater Lansing and has also served as adjunct faculty at Baker College.
Current Role at Q-Centrix
Sara Newport serves as the Strategic Growth Manager for the Southwest region at Q-Centrix. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and growth objectives. Her role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive business development.
Previous Experience at Q-Centrix
Prior to her current role, Sara Newport worked at Q-Centrix in several capacities. She was an RN Senior Quality Information Specialist for four months in 2019 and served as an RN Team Leader from 2019 to 2021. These positions allowed her to develop expertise in quality improvement and team management within the healthcare sector.
Nursing Career at McLaren Greater Lansing
Sara Newport has extensive experience in nursing, particularly at McLaren Greater Lansing. She worked there for five years as a Registered Nurse from 2013 to 2018, and held various roles including RN Quality Improvement Specialist and Unit Coordinator. Her career at McLaren began as a Nursing Assistant II, where she worked for four years from 2008 to 2012.
Academic Background in Nursing
Sara Newport studied Registered Nursing at both Grand Canyon University and Baker College. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University and an Associate's degree from Baker College. This educational foundation has supported her career in nursing and healthcare management.
Teaching Experience at Baker College
Sara Newport served as Adjunct Faculty Clinical Nursing at Baker College for one year, from 2015 to 2016. In this role, she contributed to the education and training of nursing students, sharing her practical knowledge and experience in the field.