DARLA SMITH
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SUMMARY
• Versatile EMR professional with over 8 successful Epic implementations across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Experienced consultant and trainer in diverse clinical and technical environments.
• Full-cycle Epic implementation expertise: planning, design, build, testing, training, deployment, and support.
• Skilled in curriculum development, provider personalization, workflow optimization, and end-user training.
• Epic credentialed in Cupid, Clin Doc, Stork, Orders, Ambulatory.
• Supported first Epic rollout in a detention healthcare setting using REL 10.
• Strong background in nursing with 40+ years across multiple specialties.
CERTIFICATIONS
• Nursing Informatics, ANCC – 2015
• RCIS – 2010
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, NIHSS – American Red Cross
EPIC CREDENTIALS
• Cupid
• Clin Doc
• Stork
• Orders
• Ambulatory
• Project Management
• Epic Implementation & Support
• System Analysis
• Testing using HL7 and DICOM interfaces
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – NURSING 40 years
All Shifts – Lexington post-acute care PRN Med Surg - January 2025 to present
Baptist Carroll County Community Hospital
PRN Med Surg Apr 2024 – Present
Henderson County Community Hospital
PRN Med Surg Dec 2022 – Present
Ceras Healthcare
Remote RN Monitoring May 2020 – Jul 2020
AYA Healthcare – Baptist Paducah
RN Travel Cath Lab Sep 2021 – Oct 2023
Ceras healthcare – RN remote patient monitoring – May 2020 to August 2020
Prolink Healthcare – Bon Secours Mercy Health
RN Contract ICU Apr 2020 – Mar 2020
Tennova Healthcare
Clinical Informatics – Cerner EHR Mar 2019 – May 2019
Decatur County Hospital
RN Charge – Med Surg Jul 2018 – Mar 2019
Southern Hills Medical Center
RN Cath Lab Manager Apr 2016 – Sept 2016
Dallas Medical center – RN Cardiac Cath Lab – Dallas, TX - September 2014 to April 2016
Springboard Healthcare – Los Colinas medical center – Irving, TX – RN Cath Lab and ED April 2014 to September 2014
St. Thomas Hospital – Nashville, TN – RN Cardiac cath lab – January 2013 to April 2013
Dallas Medical Center – Dallas, TX – RN Manager Endoscopy Lab – May 2010 to May 2012
Methodist Richardson – Richardson, TX – RN Cardiac Cath Lab and Radiology – May 2009 to May 2010
Platinum Select – Medical center of McKinney – McKinney, TX – RN Cardiac cath lab and Radiology
Trustaff – Methodist Charlton – Dallas, TX – Travel RN in the ICU – April 2008 to June 2000
Medical Center of Plano – RN Cath Lab – July 2002 to November 2024
Regional Home Care and Regional Hospital – Jackson, TN
RN Case Manager Jun 2006 – Apr 2008
OASIS Intrepid USA Home Care – Lexington, TN
RN, Branch Director May 2005 – Jun 2006
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – EPIC CONSULTING
Walker Healthforce- Morgan County correction facility – Wartburg, TN
Fusion EHR - April 2025 to present
Kforce – Advent Health – Orlando, FL
Structured Reporting – AHMG Oct 2024 – November 2024
HCI – Integris – Woodward, OK
ClinDoc, Stork, Cogito, IV Pump Integration Jul 2024 – Oct 2024
- Led provider personalization labs across multiple specialties.
- Audited and revised core ClinDoc curriculum and PowerPoints.
- Delivered flexible 6-day classroom training for clinical staff.
HCI – Medical Center South Carolina
ClinDoc, Orders Personalization Oct 2023 – Mar 2024
- Developed provider personalization tools and smart documentation workflows.
- Updated training materials and proficiency assessments.
Oxford – Barnabas Health
ClinDoc, Cupid Apr 2022 – Dec 2022
- Designed and executed cardiology-focused training program.
- Acted as liaison between build teams and clinical leadership.
CSI – Advet Healthcare
ClinDoc Jan 2022 – Apr 2022
- Developed and implemented the training program for Nursing and clinical staff.
- Created and maintained all training materials, including lesson plans, exercises, assessments, tip sheets and quick start guides.
- Provided daily classroom training for nursing and clinical staff members.
Vanderbilt Healthcare
Stork Oct 2021 – Jan 2022
- Provided classroom training for OB staff (virtually).
- Developed training materials and classroom visual aids.
MetaSource – Ascension
ClinDoc Jul 2021 – Oct 2021
- Provided daily classroom training for nursing and clinical staff members.
CSI – University of Kentucky
Cupid Feb 2021 – Jun 2021
- Developed training program for cardiology staff (virtually).
Pivot Point – WellSpan Hospital
ClinDoc Jul 2020 – Nov 2020
- Provided daily classroom training for nursing and clinical staff members.
Evergreen – SSM Fond du Lac, WI
ClinDoc Jan 2020 – Mar 2020
- Provided training for HOD Specialty providers (PT/OT/SLP, Rehab, Dialysis, Nutrition).
HCI – NYCHHC
ClinDoc Apr 2019 – Aug 2019
- Provided daily classroom training for nursing and clinical staff members.
Optimum – Erlanger
ClinDoc Dec 2018 – Mar 2019
- Provided daily classroom training for nursing and clinical staff members.
HCI – BJC Health Systems
ClinDoc Oct 2017 – Jun 2018
- Provided classroom training for inpatient nurses, nurse managers, and house supervisors.
Divurgent – UMASS, Worcester, MA
ClinDoc Jun 2017 – Oct 2017
- Audited ClinDoc curriculum, reworked PowerPoints, administered proficiency tests.
Medix – Select Healthcare
ClinDoc Mar 2016 – Oct 2016
- Provided daily classroom training for nursing and clinical staff members.
Prime Healthcare – Dallas Medical Center and Dallas Regional Medical Center
Clinical system Analyst and RN in the cardiac cath lab
Epic Implementation Site Lead Sept 2014 – Apr 2016
- Responsible for all training and HealthStream reporting.
- Led daily meetings with leadership on deliverables.
GO-LIVES
• Emory (CSI) – Mar 2023
• Orlando Healthcare (Nuance) – Jan 2021
• Pinnacle Healthcare (Optimum) – May 2017
• Erlanger (CSI) – Apr 2017
• Methodist Healthcare (CSI) – Mar 2017
EDUCATION
• B.S. Healthcare Administration, Gatesville University – 2016
• A.D.N. Nursing, Jackson State Community College – 1996
• Project Management, Brookhaven College – 2011