Sally Smith
Waukee,IA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse experienced in emergency, psychiatric, and medical-surgical care. Expertise in patient assessment, crisis management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to delivering patient-centered care while swiftly adapting to dynamic clinical environments.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Health
Clive Behavioral Health
Clive, Iowa
07.2026 - Current
- Participated in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques during emergencies.
- Collaborated with physicians, psychiatrists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient support services.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and mental health resources.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment outcomes.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Dallas County Hospital
Perry, IA
04.2026 - 07.2026
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care in rural emergency department, addressing diverse patient needs.
- Provide nursing care in a rural emergency department setting.
- Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary staff to coordinate timely patient care.
- Floated to medical-surgical units to support staffing and patient care operations.
- Implemented safety protocols to protect patients and therapeutic care through de-escalation, crisis management, and compassionate communication.
- Floated to medical-surgical units to ensure adequate staffing and continuity of patient care.
Registered Nurse - Acute Rehabilitation
Methodist Medical Center
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Delivered nursing care to post-surgical and medically complex patients in an acute rehabilitation setting.
- Coordinated admissions, discharges, and patient transitions to ensure seamless care continuity.
- Assessed patient conditions and escalated clinical concerns to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans that supported patient recovery.
- Floated to medical-surgical and telemetry units based on staffing needs.
Emergency Department Preceptorship (Clinical Training)
Methodist West
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Completed senior nursing preceptorship in high-volume emergency department, enhancing patient care delivery.
- Performed focused patient assessments and triaged patients under RN supervision, improving patient prioritization.
- Assisted with IV medication administration and coordinated patient flow, ensuring timely treatment for emergency cases.
- Assisted with IV medication administration and patient flow coordination.
Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg
MercyOne Hospital, West Lakes
West Decatur, IA
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Monitored vital signs, blood glucose levels, and performed EKGs.
- Recognized early signs of patient deterioration and communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Facilitated smooth admissions and discharges while providing essential patient support.
- Contributed to patient safety and effective de-escalation in a high-pressure environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted nurses during medical procedures and treatments.
- Responded promptly to call lights, ensuring timely assistance for patient needs.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Purdue University Global
08.2023 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
Signature Health
Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Body Wisdom
Urbandale, IASkills
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Crisis intervention
- Emergency Nursing
- Acute Care Nursing
- Patient Assessment
- Admissions Planning
- Discharge Planning
- IV Medication Administration
- Electronic Health Records
- Epic
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Prioritization
- Time management
- High-Stress Environments
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Wound Care
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate - B1
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Health
Clive Behavioral Health
07.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Dallas County Hospital
04.2026 - 07.2026
Registered Nurse - Acute Rehabilitation
Methodist Medical Center
04.2025 - 04.2026
Emergency Department Preceptorship (Clinical Training)
Methodist West
12.2024 - 01.2025
Associate Degree - Nursing
Purdue University Global
08.2023 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg
MercyOne Hospital, West Lakes
05.2023 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
Signature Health
Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Body Wisdom