Michele Smithson
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Expert in advanced diabetes management, specializing in clinical assessment and inpatient glycemic control. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive education for patients and staff, fostering a collaborative environment rooted in evidence-based practices. Proven ability to implement innovative strategies that optimize diabetes care and improve overall health metrics. Driven to achieve excellence in healthcare delivery and empower individuals to manage diabetes effectively.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN ADULT CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
Bon Secours Program for Diabetes Health
08.2022 - Current
- Provides consultation, direct patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to render advanced diabetes management in inpatient setting
- Evaluates patient status, glycemic control, barriers to home management, and enacts interventions for improvement
- Educates patient and family regarding disease process, preventative health measures, lifestyle modifications, and medication management
- Communicates with nurses and providers on best practice guidelines related to inpatient diabetes management
REGISTERED NURSE
BSMH St. Mary’s Hospital
10.2007 - 08.2022
- Provided direct patient care to individuals following multiple types of surgical procedures, ensuring safety and pain relief, using critical care knowledge in assessing patients’ needs
REGISTERED NURSE
HCA Henrico Doctors’ Hospital
03.2004 - 09.2006
- Provided direct patient care and education to high-risk antepartum patients, GYN surgical patients, and post-partum patients
REGISTERED NURSE
HCA Henrico Doctors’ Hospital
09.1995 - 05.2003
- Managed highly complex patients following coronary artery bypass surgery, heart transplants, and LVAD insertion, executing care based on critical care knowledge and skills
- Performed charge duties in 10 bed CSICU
REGISTERED NURSE
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
10.1993 - 09.1995
- Provided nursing care to patients with various medical conditions and often difficult socioeconomic situations, ensuring safe medication management and health promotion education
- Collaborated with interns, residents, and social workers in a large teaching hospital
- (previously Medical College of Virginia)
Education
Master of Science - CNS/Educator Program
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
05.1993
Skills
- Evidence-based decision making
- Patient-focused care
- Preventive health strategies
- Chronic disease management
- Advanced clinical assessment
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Quality improvement
Affiliations
- Member of Virginia Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists since 2024
- Member of American Diabetes Association since 2025
Certification
- Board Certified - Advanced Diabetes Management, 12/2024
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist: American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2/25/2022
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2022
Timeline
APRN ADULT CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
Bon Secours Program for Diabetes Health
08.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
BSMH St. Mary’s Hospital
10.2007 - 08.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
HCA Henrico Doctors’ Hospital
03.2004 - 09.2006
REGISTERED NURSE
HCA Henrico Doctors’ Hospital
09.1995 - 05.2003
REGISTERED NURSE
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
10.1993 - 09.1995
Master of Science - CNS/Educator Program
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
PRESENTATIONS
- VACNS 2026 conference: Poster presentation on evidence-based practice research project regarding insulin infusion on post-operative cardiac surgery patients
- St. Francis Medical Center/March 2026: Presented to members of local chapter of the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses regarding diabetes best practice management for elective orthopedic surgeries
- St. Francis Medical Center/July 2025: Presented to hospitalist team regarding insulin management with patients on high dose steroids
- St. Francis Medical Center/November 2023 and 2024: Presented to nurses during Nurses' Week regarding inpatient management of hyperglycemia and diabetes technology
AWARDS
Bon Secours Mercy Health Advanced Practice Provider of the Year (2025) for St. Francis Medical Center