Sierra D. Smedegaard
San Tan Valley
Summary
Compassionate Nursing graduate with a BS in Social Work and an Associate in Medical Assisting. Skilled in critical thinking and clinical judgment, delivering healthcare services that enhance patient outcomes. Committed to supporting underserved populations while managing diverse responsibilities in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Valleywise Behavioral Health Center
03.2026 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for 7–11 patients per shift in an inpatient psychiatric setting with complex medical needs.
- Perform ongoing physical and psychiatric assessments, monitor vital signs, glucose, EKGs, labs, and recognize changes requiring intervention.
- Administer and evaluate scheduled and PRN psychotropic and medical medications, monitoring therapeutic response and adverse effects.
- Manage psychiatric and medical emergencies using de-escalation, safety interventions, and timely escalation of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide care for patients requiring IV therapy, central lines, Foley catheters, G-tubes, NGTs, wound care, and total care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, and health maintenance.
Nurse Extern
Valleywise Behavioral Health Center
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Provided hands-on nursing care for up to 7 patients per shift under RN supervision in an inpatient psychiatric setting with medical comorbidities.
- Performed assessments, vital signs, laboratory testing, medication administration, treatments, ADLs, and patient safety interventions.
- Monitored and reported changes in physical and mental status while collaborating with RNs and the interdisciplinary team.
- Documented patient care and clinical observations accurately under the direction of the supervising RN.
Certified Medical Assistant
Valleywise Community Health Center
06.2022 - 10.2025
- Provided clinical support for 15–54 patients per day across Internal Medicine, Family Practice, and OBGYN in a high-volume community health center.
- Performed patient assessments, vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, EKGs, glucose testing, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, and immunizations.
- Assisted with examinations and procedures, including routine OBGYN care, while maintaining patient safety, privacy, and infection-control standards.
- Educated patients on medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and follow-up while accurately documenting clinical findings and interventions in Epic EHR.
Education
ADN - Associates in Nursing
Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ12-2025
AAS - Associates in Medical Assisting
Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05-2022
BSW - Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Brigham Young University
Rexburg, ID12-2019
Skills
- Registered nurse
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education
- Crisis intervention
- Infection control
- Patient advocacy
- EMR / EHR
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
BLS/ CPR, ACLS, Mental Health First Aid, CMA
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Valleywise Behavioral Health Center
03.2026 - Current
Nurse Extern
Valleywise Behavioral Health Center
10.2025 - 03.2026
Certified Medical Assistant
Valleywise Community Health Center
06.2022 - 10.2025
BSW - Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Brigham Young University
AAS - Associates in Medical Assisting
Phoenix College
ADN - Associates in Nursing
Gateway Community College