Ms. Kleinsmith serves as the CNO at UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital, overseeing a broad range of responsibilities that include nursing practice, patient care delivery, research, performance improvement and pharmacy services. She also directly manages three key service lines: emergency services, the Women’s and Children’s Center, and acute adult and critical care. With over four decades of experience at St. Luke’s, Ms. Kleinsmith began her journey as a nursing student and has advanced through various leadership roles, most notably contributing to the hospital’s initial Magnet designation in 2009 and its subsequent re-designations in 2014, 2018 and 2023. Her leadership has been recognized with multiple accolades, including the Iowa Organization of Nurse Leaders “Outstanding Nurse Leader” award and the “100 Great Iowa Nurses” award. In addition to her hospital responsibilities, Ms. Kleinsmith is also affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Iowa Nurses Association and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders.
