Kelsey Sandoval, RN, is an urgent care nurse at an outpatient clinic in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She moved into ambulatory care after working on inpatient hospital floors and in community emergency rooms, seeking a wider mix of patient cases. On a typical shift, she assesses minor trauma, manages wound closures, and treats acute insect stings. Sandoval also guides patients on practical home care and recognizing when clinic visits are sufficient.