Cristal Smith
Registered Nurse
Houston,TX
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Break
N/A
12.2025 - Current
- Career break due to gap in work experience
Registered Nurse , Medical surgical float
Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines (Central Campus)
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Travel
- Relevant Skills or Experiences Inpatient, Adult, Acute Care
- Charting System Epic
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience Yes
- Position Specialty Med Surg / Telemetry
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:6
- Shift Day
- Administered patient care in compliance with established protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Career Break
N/A
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Career break due to gap in work experience
Registered Nurse, PCU float, PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Banner University Medical Center South Campus
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Travel
- Charting System Cerner
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience Yes
- Trauma Level Level I
- Position Specialty PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Facility Attributes Magnet hospital Teaching hospital
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:6
- Shift Day
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes in health status.
RN, Medical surgical, Med Surg / Telemetry
OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center Clinics
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Travel
- Charting System Epic
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience Yes
- Trauma Level Level I
- Position Specialty Med Surg / Telemetry
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Shift Day
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:6
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Career Break
N/A
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Career break due to gap in work experience
Registered Nurse, Surgical, Med Surg
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Travel
- Charting System Epic
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience Yes
- Position Specialty Med Surg
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Shift Day
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Registered Nurse, Surgical
Mercy Hospital South
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Travel
- Charting System Epic
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Position Specialty Med Surg
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5
- Shift Day
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Oncology med surg
Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Staff
- Charting System Epic
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience Yes
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Facility Attributes Magnet hospital Teaching hospital Critical access facility
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5
- Shift Day
- Position Specialty Oncology
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes in electronic health records.
Career Break
N/A
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Career break due to gap in work experience
RN Supervisor, Long-term Care
Emory L Bennett Veterans Affair Nursing Home
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Local Contract
- Registered Nurse Supervisor of Facility
- Use the Matrix system.
- Communicate patient health issues to doctors
- Bedside Nurse
- Facility Type Long Term
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Shift Evening
- Position Specialty Long Term Care
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nursing personnel, enhancing team performance.
Career Break
N/A
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Career break due to gap in work experience
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Step-down unit -PCU
Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Staff
- Use Epic System
- Monitor and manage cardiovascular diseases
- Charting System Epic
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Unit Bed Count 0
- Position Specialty Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Facility Attributes Teaching hospital
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5
- Shift Day
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intermediate Care - PCU
Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Staff
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Charting System Meditech
- Facility Type Short Term Acute Care
- Position Discipline RN
- Float Nurse Experience No
- Trauma Level Level II
- Position Specialty Cardiac Step down
- Charge Nurse Experience No
- Facility Attributes Teaching hospital Critical access facility
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5
- Shift Day
- Delivered patient-centered care in fast-paced environment, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor University
Salt Lake City, Utah09.2023
ASN - Nursing
Keiser University
Daytona Beach, Florida12.2020
Associate of Arts - Biology
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, Florida05.2015
High School High School Diploma - Biology
Deland High School
Daytona Beach, Florida05.2013
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Documentation and reporting
- Records analysis
- HIPAA compliance
- Time management
Certification
- Texas, RN Cristal Smith License #1142177, NLC License Expires – Feb 29, 2028
- Basic Life Support American Heart Association Expires – Sep 30, 2026
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association Expires – Sep 30, 2026
- Other ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course Oncology Nursing Society Expires – Jan 26, 2026
- NIH Stroke Scale American Heart Association Expires – Apr 19, 2026
Languages
English
COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS
Yes, I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC.
Timeline
Career Break
N/A
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse , Medical surgical float
Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines (Central Campus)
10.2025 - 12.2025
Career Break
N/A
08.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse, PCU float, PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Banner University Medical Center South Campus
05.2025 - 08.2025
RN, Medical surgical, Med Surg / Telemetry
OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center Clinics
02.2025 - 05.2025
Career Break
N/A
12.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse, Surgical, Med Surg
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
10.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse, Surgical
Mercy Hospital South
08.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse, Oncology med surg
Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
11.2023 - 08.2024
Career Break
N/A
10.2023 - 11.2023
RN Supervisor, Long-term Care
Emory L Bennett Veterans Affair Nursing Home
05.2023 - 10.2023
Career Break
N/A
03.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Step-down unit -PCU
Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center
03.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intermediate Care - PCU
Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach
03.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governor University
ASN - Nursing
Keiser University
Associate of Arts - Biology
Daytona State College
High School High School Diploma - Biology
Deland High School