6 Woodland Drive, Hope Valley, RI 02832 401-480-0082 thehands

oflife@gmail.com_______________________________

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Accomplished clinical, sales and sales management professional with proven exper
tise in creating organizational efficiency to enhance staff and patient satisfac
tion while maintaining a focus on operating budgets and cost savings. Possesses
exceptional ability to assess, plan, and implement strategic approaches to gener
ate process improvement. Promotes a team approach to solving problems, coordinat
ing tasks, and inspiring a high degree of productivity to overcome challenges an
d achieve success.
EXPERIENCE
The Ark of Life Retreat Center Current- per diem basis
Sales Director& Fundraiser/ Presentation Development
Writer and sales developer for not-for-profit community and historical outreach
project
Active telecommuter office up and running
Certified USUI Reiki Practitioner
Develop and present all Power Point Presentations for community events
Write mission and purpose statements and developed brochure for community event
s
Write concept and aspiration model for community
Proficient at all Microsoft Office Applications; Excel, Power Point, Word,Outlo
ok, and more

THE WESTERLY HOSPITAL, Westerly, RI 2002-2010

SPECIALTY RN
Per Diem Specialty Float Staff/Charge Nurse for Emergency Department, Interventi
onal Radiology, and Post-Endoscopy Suites.
Utilized exceptional technical and communication skills to convince management
of the cost saving implications of having professionally trained, certified RNs
place PICC lines in lieu of physicians; gained approval and spearheaded PICC tea
m development and training, resulting in dramatic bottom line improvement.
Leverages clinical and teaching ability to inspire staff to higher levels of pe
rformance and critical thinking. Involves nursing staff in evaluation of approp
riate patient to procedure assessment.
Received Hospital Gem Award for going above and beyond in chart review and fost
ering appropriate outcomes
BARD PowerPICC trainer and PICC insertion trainer, manager, and team leader

DIANE D. SMITH - PAGE 2

PDI, INC., New Jersey 1997-2002
DIVISION SALES MANAGER
Managed scientific sales force of 10 Account Managers in a tri-state area. Devel
oped and conducted nationwide critical care educational programs for nurses and
ancillary staff. Recruited, hired, and coached staff.
 Drove a executive paradigm shift at end-user levels; designed and implemented a
n electronic company handbook complete with interactive forms, reference materi
als, and ongoing projects.
Created a supportive infrastructure ensuring implementation success, resulting
in national use and a significant reduction in time and significant cost savings
associated with completion and documentation of managerial tasks.
Led the creation of a cohesive, high performing team of knowledgeable professio
nals harmonized to drive company growth.
Received National Manager Excellence Award, Most Valuable Player Award for Team
Leadership, and awarded Best in Country for several years running as top Divisi
onal Manager.
MARINER REHABILITATION SERVICES, New London, CT 1995-1997
EDUCATION AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Developed educational programs for nursing and ancillary staff; conducted patien
t care workshops for nurses and physical therapists. Developed and conducted tr
aining programs for sales representatives, and served as Lead Admissions Coordin
ator, driving business for the Northeast Region.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
3 M PHARMACEUTICALS, St. Paul, MN
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Developed a strategic marketing plan resulting in leading the US sales force in
antiarrythmic sales for four years.
WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL, Providence, RI
ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER, HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS
Managed a staff of 16 nurses on a 31 bed high-risk obstetrical unit. Designed an
d taught an emergency cardiac course to nurses and obstetrical Residents.
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF RI, Pawtucket, RI
STAFF RN
Staff/Charge Nurse on 39 bed Med/Surg Unit.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
AHIMA ACCREDITED INFORMATICS PROGRAM (IN PROCESS) - KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING, magna cum laude - UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING - COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND
CERTIFIED PARALEGAL - ROGER WILLIAM UNIVERSITY
CERTIFICATIONS BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC/ Certified in PICC Line Device Selection, I
nsertion and Management