Sara Carmack
About Sara Carmack
Sara Carmack is the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Saint Mary's Health Network, where she has served since 2023. She has extensive experience in nursing leadership, having held various roles in healthcare organizations across the United States, including Director of Cardiovascular Services and Director of Nursing.
Current Role at Saint Mary's Health Network
Sara Carmack serves as the Executive Director of Nursing at Saint Mary's Health Network, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees nursing operations and ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care. Her leadership is focused on improving nursing practices and enhancing patient outcomes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Leadership
Prior to her current role, Sara Carmack held several significant positions in healthcare leadership. She worked at Northern Nevada Health System as the Director of Cardiovascular Service Line for eight months in 2022. Before that, she served as the Director of Nursing at El Camino Health from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, she was the Executive Director of the Heart and Vascular Service Line at University Health System from 2016 to 2018.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Sara Carmack has a solid educational foundation in healthcare. She studied at St. Ambrose University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from 2003 to 2005 and a degree in Biology with a focus on Biopsychology from 1997 to 2001. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and a Master of Health Administration (MHA), which she obtained from the University of Phoenix between 2009 and 2011.
Nursing and Clinical Experience
Sara Carmack is a Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive clinical experience. She began her nursing career at Phoenix Baptist Hospital, where she worked in Emergency Services from 2006 to 2011. Her experience includes various roles at Baptist Health System, where she served as the Interim Director of Nursing ICU, Director of Nursing of Emergency Services, and Clinical Manager of Emergency Services.
Interim Leadership Roles
In addition to her permanent positions, Sara Carmack has taken on interim leadership roles. She served as Interim Nurse Director at B.E. Smith in two separate instances, one from 2018 to 2019 and another from 2022 to 2023. She also held the position of Interim Director of the Cath Lab at Baptist Health System for four months in 2015.