Misty Smart
Benton,AR
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nurse with nearly 13 years of experience delivering exceptional patient care in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to adapt quickly in diverse settings, including Level 1 trauma centers and critical access hospitals. Strong leadership and critical thinking skills enhance team performance, particularly in underserved communities. Committed to advancing patient outcomes through innovative care strategies.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traveler RN – Cross Country Nurses
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Level 1 trauma center providing high-acuity care to pediatric and adult patients in the ER
- Quickly adapt to new facilities, charting systems (Allscripts), and care protocols
- Deliver high-quality, complex care across a broad spectrum of patients
- Level 1 trauma center providing high-acuity care to pediatric and adult patients in the ER
Traveler RN – Cross Country Nurses
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Little Rock, AR
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Level 1 trauma center; ER care for diverse patient conditions
- Led and coordinated ER team, improving care efficiency and patient flow
- Precepted and mentored new staff, fostering skill development and team collaboration
- Recognized for leadership skills and effectiveness in mentoring, contributing to a positive work environment
- Level 1 trauma center; ER care for diverse patient conditions
Traveler RN – Cross Country Nurses
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Little Rock, AR
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Level 1 trauma center; ER care for diverse patient conditions
- Level 1 trauma center; ER care for diverse patient conditions
Traveler RN – Nomad Nurses
UMass Memorial Hospital
Worcester, MA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Level 1 trauma center with over 100 ER beds
- Provided care to both pediatric and adult patients, quickly adapting to facility protocols
- Offered extended contract due to high performance and positive feedback from leadership and peers
- Level 1 trauma center with over 100 ER beds
Traveler RN – Cross Country Nurses
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Little Rock, AR
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Level 1 trauma center; ER care for diverse patient conditions
- Level 1 trauma center; ER care for diverse patient conditions
Traveler RN – Fast Staff
Trinity Health
Kenmare, ND
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Critical access hospital with ER and swing beds
- Led ER and swing bed care, often as the sole RN overnight without in-house physician
- Enhanced decision-making, resource management, and critical care skills in high-pressure situations
- Mentored staff on emergency care protocols
- Critical access hospital with ER and swing beds
Traveler RN – Fast Staff
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital
Sacaton, AZ
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Critical access facility serving an underserved Indian Reservation community
- Provided care during the height of COVID-19, navigating unique challenges and ensuring vital resources
- Strengthened cultural competence and community-focused healthcare delivery
- Critical access facility serving an underserved Indian Reservation community
Staff RN
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Little Rock, AR
11.2013 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Level 1 trauma center; ER care for diverse patient conditions
- Level 1 trauma center; ER care for diverse patient conditions
Traveler RN – Krucial
Southwest General
San Antonio, TX
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Level 4 trauma center providing care for critical COVID-19 cases
- Managed critically ill COVID-19 patients with limited staff, honing clinical decision-making under pressure
- Level 4 trauma center providing care for critical COVID-19 cases
Staff RN
White County Medical Center
Searcy, AR
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Level 2 trauma center; treated trauma, stroke, and heart attack patients
- Developed foundational nursing skills, with a focus on emergency care protocols
- Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in critical situations
- Level 2 trauma center; treated trauma, stroke, and heart attack patients
Education
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing
National Park Community College
01.2012
Skills
- Leadership & Team Coordination
- Precepting & Mentoring
- Quick Adaptation to New Environments & Systems
- Cultural Competence in Healthcare
- Patient-Centered Care
Certification
Arkansas, R091391 California, 95355274 New York, 793514
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BLS, 09/25 ACLS, 09/25 PALS, 09/25
TNCC, 03/26
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Traveler RN – Cross Country Nurses
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
11.2024 - 01.2025
Traveler RN – Cross Country Nurses
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
11.2023 - 09.2024
Traveler RN – Cross Country Nurses
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Traveler RN – Nomad Nurses
UMass Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2022
Traveler RN – Cross Country Nurses
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
05.2021 - 03.2022
Traveler RN – Fast Staff
Trinity Health
04.2021 - 05.2021
Traveler RN – Fast Staff
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2021
Traveler RN – Krucial
Southwest General
07.2020 - 08.2020
Staff RN
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
11.2013 - 12.2020
Staff RN
White County Medical Center
05.2012 - 12.2013
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing
National Park Community College