Sarah Smith
Johnston,RI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in neonatal ICU procedures and team coordination. Led nursing staff to improve patient care with a focus on infectious disease control and family education. Fostered educational development among colleagues, enhancing best practices and patient outcomes. Aiming to advance into leadership roles within pediatric healthcare.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Didactic Maternal Child Health Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
Lincoln, Rhode Island
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered interactive health instruction using multimedia and hands-on techniques.
- Developed engaging health education curriculum for diverse student populations.
- Assessed student understanding through quizzes, discussions, and practical demonstrations.
- Collaborated with faculty to align health programs with industry standards and trends.
- Provided one-on-one academic support and guidance to students pursuing health careers.
Registered Nurse
Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
06.2007 - Current
- Facilitate optimal care for infants ranging from stable to critically ill by applying the nursing process effectively.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Supervised and provided support to RNs and NCAs in delivering quality patient care.
- Delegated tasks to nursing certified assistants to optimize patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Coordinated discharge planning to facilitate seamless continuity of care after hospitalization.
- Educated patients and families on self-management, prevention, and wellness to promote ongoing health.
Adjunct Pediatric Clinical Instructor
Salve Regina University
Newport, Rhode Island
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Guided student nurses in patient care, assessments, and nursing skills development, enhancing their practical competencies.
- Trained small groups of nursing students on the pediatric floor at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
- Evaluated student performance, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
- Designed and evaluated observation experiences while grading nursing care plans and assignments, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Engaged in faculty meetings and committees, supporting program development initiatives to improve curriculum effectiveness.
Education
MS - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MD06-2021
Master of Arts - Organizational Management, Health Care Administration
Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa01-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island01-2007
Skills
- Health education
- Discharge coordination
- Neonatal nursing
- Clinical supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Team coordination
- Student mentorship
- Instructional assessment
- Program assessment
- Lab result interpretation
- Family support
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Rhode Island (MSL)
- BLS - Basic Life Support/CPR, American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Legal Nurse Consultant, American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)
- Covid-19 Contract Tracing, John Hopkins
References
References upon Request
Timeline
Didactic Maternal Child Health Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
02.2026 - Current
Adjunct Pediatric Clinical Instructor
Salve Regina University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island
06.2007 - Current
MS - Nursing Education
Capella University
Master of Arts - Organizational Management, Health Care Administration
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rhode Island College