Diane A. Smith MSN GNP, C
Alexandria, Al 36250 Cell 610-***-****
*************@*****.***
High level healthcare executive with experience in several Companies where
I built NP services for LTC market. Educator and consultant to practices
and companies seeking to initiate NP services and evaluation of these
programs to ensure compliance with Federal regulations and profitability.
Expert clinical skills for office nursing home, Assisted Living and home
care environments.
SKILLS:
Able to handle complex adult and geriatric patients in both home care and
long term care situations
Public presentations to professionals and the public on various health
related topics
Managing staff to assure high level of performance
Well developed clinical skills in urology and wound care and primary care
Extensive experience in LTC and EMRs
EMPLOYMENT
February 2014 to present, Consultant for establishment of NP services
and practice management.
November 2012 to February 2014- Director of Clinical Support, GWM
Products. Designed and delivered training programs for customers,
sales representatives and dealers about new wound care product.
Represented company at many trade shows.
March 2010 to July 2010: Adjunct professor Drexel University School of
Nursing. Phila., PA
Taught beginning level nursing course. Used Blackboard and graded
papers for two courses as a TA for content, and grammar and APA style.
November 2008 to October 2009 Senior Vice President/Clinical Director
Silvercare Solutions
Designed and implemented clinical practice. This was a service
dedicated to continence management in Long term care (NH). Hired,
trained and initiated NP staff in five states. Designed training
program and marketed services along with sales managers in each state.
Presented numerous programs in continence management as a part of
marketing and providing information to customer base. Coordinated own
travel and orientation schedules for all NP's. Provided venues for
continuing education of staff and management.
April 1998 to October 2008, President/Clinical Director/Diane A Smith
NP private practice
Started own practice in continence management in Long term care (NH).
Delivered clinical services in over 15 facilities or about 3,000 beds.
Gave many presentations on services and on proper management of
incontinence to customer base and nationally at numerous conventions.
Worked as a consultant to many NP's in starting such a service.
January 2007 to November 2008, Vice President/Clinical Director,
OnSight Seniorcare LLC
Developed two lines of clinical services in this company for the LTC
market. Hired and supervised training of NP staff. Assisted marketing
and sales by giving presentations on services and developed marketing
materials in conjunction with Director of Sales. Managed NP staff and
developed productivity standards and clinical protocols. Operated own
practice at the same time.
CERTIFICATIONS:
ANCC certification as GNP # 201*******
EDUCATION:
MSN University of Pennsylvania
BSN Towson University
AWARDS AND HONORS:
1978 Towson State University, Summa cum Laude
1985 Guest Researcher, National Institute of Aging, Geriatric
Incontinence Clinic, Baltimore, Maryland (during master's
program at Penn)
1998. SUNA Past President's Lectureship Award
2000. SUNA President's Trophy
2001. WOCN President's Award
2002. NAFC Continence Care Champion
APPOINTMENTS:
2004-2010 Board Member National Association for Continence NAFC
2004-2009 Board Member Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health NPWH
References:
Upon request