Danielle Smith
Chief Nursing Officer ◇ Quality-Focused Care ◇ Patient Experience ◇ Policy & Procedure Development ◇ Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◇ Regulatory Compliance ◇ Operational Excellence ◇ Process Improvement
- Role
- Cno at Catalyst Health Group
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Danielle Smith
As a compassionate healthcare operations leader specializing in nursing, I champion high-quality patient care through holistic programs that strengthen operational capabilities and inspire multi-disciplinary teams.My passion for nursing stems from a deep-seated commitment to advocating for patients. Throughout my career, I’ve built a reputation for driving change that unifies business objectives with optimal patient outcomes. From establishing standardized processes for healthcare delivery to implementing new technologies and training, I prioritize forward-thinking initiatives that enhance patient care while propelling cost-effectiveness. Perhaps Richard Branson’s words best speak to this philosophy: “Explore this next great frontier where the boundaries between work and higher purpose are merging into one, where doing good is good for business.”This approach to clinical operations extends to my role as a servant leader. Regardless of the role or organization, supporting the needs of my teams is the same as supporting the needs of the patients. Whether through value-based incentive programs, development opportunities, or simply building relationships with staff members, I strive to create an organizational culture that values all members.Outside of my work in nursing, I am passionate about enacting environmental and social justice as a supporter of charities such as St. Jude’s Children Hospital, Save the Children, and Equal Justice Initiative.Looking forward, I’m ready to leverage my expertise to elevate clinical operations at the strategic level for an organization that puts patients first. Connect with me to discuss how my experiences and skills will add value to your team.
Experience
Cno
Mar 2024 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
Education
Loyola University New Orleans
MSN, Nursing-Health Care Systems Management
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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