Sharon M. Weinstein
North Bethesda,MD
Summary
Dynamic TEDx Speaker and People’s Choice Award Winner with a proven track record in innovation management and public speaking. As Innovation Community Manager at The American Nurses Association, I fostered critical thinking and led impactful initiatives, enhancing nurse-led innovation and advocacy. Passionate about content creation and team leadership, I drive measurable outcomes in healthcare education.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEDx Speaker and People’s Choice Award Winner
TEDx UStreet
Washington, DC
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered a compelling talk on How Thinking Differently Makes You Unstoppable before TEDxUStreet live in Washington, DC. Competed in two preliminary rounds to earn the top spot as The People’s Choice Finalist. I’m honored to be a part of this global platform.
Innovation Community Manager (contract)
The American Nurses Association
Silver Spring, MD
10.2023 - Current
- As Innovation Community Manager, I promote thought leadership in the innovation space, with contributions from over 9,000 members. I encourage critical thinking skills, edit and post responses, challenge the status quo, and spread a passion for nurse-led innovation, advocacy, and education. In October 2024, I delivered keynote addresses on-demand for programs such as The New Rules of Engagement: Unleashing the Power of Your Nursing Staff and The Retention Revolution: Strategies for Keeping Your Best Talent.
Partner
Diagnostic Think LLC
11.2022 - Current
- A team coaching platform focused on developing critical thinking skills designed for professionals who want to lead differently. As onboarding initiatives, we host a Learning Center, Retreats, and Diagnostic Design Thinking Groups. I am the book/workbook editor and content creator. We are innovating for success!
Co-Chair. Ambassador Learning Center (ALC)
Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association
10.2022 - Current
- The HBA Ambassador Program offers education services exclusively for cohort participants through the HBA Ambassador Learning Center (ALC): Master Classes and Coaching. Our goal is to collaborate with the Ambassador. Programs to deliver measurable outcomes: improved self-confidence, higher quality presentation skills, eligibility for higher level positions, improved talent retention, and employee engagement. I share content on executive presence, communicating with impact, crisis, stress management, managing up, and mentor/mentee relationships as currency and innovation/use of AI in communications.
Advisory Board Member
Purdue Global University School of Nursing
08.2010 - Current
- Have served the Advisory Board and presented keynotes at multiple Pinning Ceremonies. Featured in the international nursing newsletter and contributed to Kaplan University Village on 'The Wages of Stress.' Consulted on the creation of the health promotion and prevention curriculum.
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Illinois College of Nursing
Chicago, IL
09.2004 - Current
- Clinical responsibilities include the infusion curriculum and practice model, simulation laboratories, and patient safety. Maintained clinical expertise through per diem work at a regional Maryland-based infusion center, managing intravenous monoclonal antibodies and other infusates.
Certified Professional Speaker and Facilitator
SMW Group LLC
07.2003 - Current
- When meeting professionals want a stress-free event, Sharon Weinstein is the answer! I work with high-stress industries like healthcare, hospitality, and human capital to Create a Strong Workforce, Boost Workplace Engagement, and Ensure Staff Well-being. Leaders need to overcome the overwhelm, identify stress triggers, develop a stress-reduction plan, and generate a culture of mental well-being. They also need to understand the stress of a crisis and how messaging impacts stress levels. I build on my healthcare and business background and global leadership in intravenous medicine. I use a metaphor and recurring theme of 'infusing health and reducing stress' to relate to organizational desired outcomes and event objectives.
Adjunct Faculty
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Created an interactive, asynchronous single-course offering to introduce clinicians to the role of nurses in the medical device and pharma industry. Collaborated with the Purdue team to develop a five-module program that includes a clinical internship program at pharma and medical device companies globally.
President
Global Education Development Institute NFP
Lincolnshire, IL
01.2002 - 01.2022
- GEDI programs facilitate the development of skills and knowledge necessary to lead in today’s healthcare environment effectively. Developed mentor/mentee programs within all cohorts. Faculty use adult learning methods to create an integrated curriculum, graduating the learner into an ongoing community of colleagues and peers. Educational offerings have addressed both leadership and clinical tracks, with a focus on infusion therapy, patient safety, and infection control practices. Programs have been held in the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Consultant
PeraHealth
03.2015 - 01.2017
- PeraHealth measures how sick a patient is with a straightforward number – the Rothman Index. Calculated automatically from 50+ measures available in the EHR, this 'Universal Patient Score' creates an 'Earlier' Warning System – a common language for more efficient use of Rapid Response Teams, development of standard discharge and sepsis screening plans, and house-wide surveillance with embedded triggers for clinical intervention. As a consultant, I work with hospitals and health systems to transform healthcare across the continuum, preparing for population health management and value-based care. Presented at the ANCC Magnet Conference in Atlanta, GA. Created blog posts and program content, including Trust in Nursing.
Magnet Appraiser, Domestic and International
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Silver Spring, MD
06.2001 - 12.2006
- Magnet Recognition Program appraiser for hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide. Advisor to Central Clinical Hospital, Moscow, to evaluate the impact on quality of hospital care in Russia and Armenia following the introduction of evidence-based standards of nursing that have been shown to improve quality in U.S. hospitals in collaboration with Dr. Linda Aiken, University of Pennsylvania. Offering expertise in the evaluation of credentialed nurse performance.
Partnership Coordinator and Principal Nursing Consultant, Nursing Practice and Education
The American International Health Alliance
Washington, DC
11.1992 - 09.2003
- Managed 11 healthcare partnerships in the Newly Independent States of the former Soviet Union, including professional society development, nursing leadership, negotiation skills, curriculum reforms, practice guidelines, patient safety, and infection control. Developed content for and produced four educational videotapes/CDs for nursing leadership. Developed reform programs for medicine, nursing, and allied health. Implemented the role of the clinical nurse educator at two Russian hospitals. Developed the pharmacy admix and nurse-led antineoplastic program for the Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation units at Russian Children’s Hospital. Taught the infusion skills program to over 100 nurses in these two departments. Developed a model community-wide Breast Cancer Awareness/Education Campaign in Ukraine. Served as delegate to the NGO Women's Forum, Beijing. Created the International Nursing Leadership Institute (INLI) to develop nurse leaders in the NIS/CEE countries.
Executive Director
The Premier Foundation
Oak Brook, IL
05.2000 - 10.2001
- Complete administrative responsibility for the start-up and operation of this newly formed not-for-profit public charity. Developed and filed tax documents and applications. Voting member of the Board of Trustees; assembled a board comprised of CEOs of primary healthcare facilities, including Methodist Health System, Heartland Health, Catholic Healthcare Partners, Touro Infirmary, and Palmetto Health Alliance. Responsible for Health Service Researchers Think Tank, including researchers and patient care executives from 15 major academic medical centers; this group is focused on workforce issues, medical errors, infusion-related errors, patient privacy, and sentinel event reporting. Co-principal investigator on workforce studies addressing voice recognition in the critical care unit, real-time anecdotal documentation, patient as a partner, and nurse-physician relationships. Responsible for the nursing and infusion product selection task force.
Director, Office of International Affairs
Premier, Inc.
Oak Brook, IL
11.1992 - 01.2001
- Supported global relationships with Premier’s 2,300 U.S. hospitals and 64,000-plus other healthcare sites working together to improve healthcare quality and affordability. Led the nursing department and Clinical Practice Standards council. Consulted for the infusion safety program. Facilitated grants for $6,750,000 for the not-for-profit hospital community. Implemented Quality Indicator Program based on Maryland Hospital Association Standards in a group of 7 Russian hospitals and facilitated the program in 4 US tertiary hospitals. Directed a $20,000,000 renovation program in the Russian Federation with McHugh Construction and Shayman Salk Arenson Sussholz, architects. Developed format for an international group purchasing program between Baptist Health System and a Latin American consortium. Collaborated with the Advisory Board Foundation on bone marrow transplantation and the general hematology/oncology program at the Russian Children's Hospital. Served as liaison to the Nursing in Action Educational Series sponsored by the World Health Organization. Developed liaison relationships with the World Health Organization, the International Council of Nurses, the International Society for Quality in Healthcare, and other organizations. Secured over $11,000,000 in donated medical supplies and equipment.
Director, Office of Oncology Program and Quality Outcomes
Clinical Homecare Ltd.
Fairfield, NJ
04.1991 - 10.1992
- Served as co-project director of a Harvard-based research oncology/nutritional support program for patients with solid tumors. Directed hospital-based nutrition support services, infection control, and risk management program. Developed all policies and procedures for a highly profitable home infusion service. Participated in grand rounds, quality improvement, institutional review board, and tumor board. Hospital-based at an acute oncology facility in Illinois, I was responsible for quality outcomes and continuous quality improvement hospital-wide.
Divisional Director of Infusion Therapy
Kimberly Quality Care
Lake Bluff, IL
01.1989 - 12.1990
- Developed all patient/staff-teaching protocols for infusion programs in eleven local offices in six states throughout the Midwest. Developed and managed the quality improvement program. Provided all clinical teaching programs and continuing education for nurses. Led teaching delegations to Germany, Austria, and the former Soviet Union.
Director of Clinical Education, Legislation, and Immigration, Center for Nursing
American Hospital Association
Chicago, IL
01.1980 - 12.1984
- Directed foreign nurse status, immigration, licensure program, and recruitment/retention efforts for the Division of Nursing. Served as liaison to the Federation of Nursing Specialty Organizations. Content expert on infusion practice for the hospital constituency. Researched and wrote Restructuring the Workload: Methods and Models to Address the Nursing Shortage based on workforce issues at 100 US tertiary facilities. Directed the first American Medical Association (AMA), American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), and American Hospital Association (AHA) jointly sponsored educational program. Responsible for education, legislation, review of public policy, unique practice, and credentialing, and the provider/approver unit for continuing education.
Nurse Manager, Intensive Care
Graduate Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.1974 - 07.1975
- Managed the intensive care services at this University of Pennsylvania-affiliated tertiary care hospital, including SICU, NICU, ICCU, CCU, and ICU.
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
06.1971 - 09.1972
- Served as a charge nurse in the emergency department of this inner-city acute care teaching hospital. Responsible for two shifts and 62 members of the nursing staff. Responsibilities included triage of a diversity of clinical conditions.
Education
EMBA -
Kellogg Executive Management Program
Evanston, ILPhD (h) - Education
Tashmi-II Medical Institute
Tashkent, UzbekistanMS - Interdisciplinary Studies with minor concentration: Center for Studies in Aging/Gerontology
University of North Texas
Denton, TXCertificate - Health Administration
Trinity University
San Antonio, TXBS/BSN - Behavioral Science/Health/Nursing
Wilmington College (now University)
New Castle, DEDiploma -
Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Public speaking
- Content creation
- Knowledge sharing
- Critical thinking
- Innovation management
- Event coordination
- Team leadership
- Stress management
- Content development
Affiliations
- Infusion Nurses Society (INS), Former National President
- American Academy of Nursing, Expert Panels: Global Health, Workforce, Quality
- American Nurses Association, ANA Nurse Fatigue Workgroup
- National Speakers Association, Chair, Certification Committee
Certification
Certification, Infusion Nursing (CRNI), 1985, 1988, 1991, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015 [R], 2018 [R], 2022 [R]
Publications
- Harmony by Design: Navigating Work and Life in Healthcare, Sharon M. Weinstein, M. Vannucci, K. Boston-Leary, 2025, Sigma Marketplace
- Learning Guide for Harmony by Design: Navigating Work and Life, Sharon M. Weinstein, M. Vannucci, K. Boston-Leary, 2025, Sigma Marketplace
- Healing Healthcare: Evidence-Based Strategies to Mend our Broken System, S. M. Weinstein, D. Readinger, 2024, Amplify Publishing Group
- Think Differently…18 Strategies to Fix Broken Thinking, D. Readinger, S. M. Weinstein, 2022
- Are You Ready to Reignite Your Life?, S. Weinstein, 2022
- Your Daily Dose…Rx for 52 Wellness Hacks, J. McClean, S. Weinstein, 2021
- Are You Ready to Reinvent Yourself…a post-pandemic approach to work/life balance?, S. Weinstein, 2022, Rockville
- Are You Ready to Recharge Your Battery…secrets to work/life balance?, S. Weinstein, 2019, Rockville
- Go for IT…Negotiating for the All-Win, S. Weinstein, S. Weinstein, 2018, Rockville
- Plumer’s Principles and Practice of Intravenous Therapy, 9th edition, S. Weinstein, M. Hagle, 2015, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishers
Awards
- Nell J. Watts Lifetime Achievement in Nursing Award, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 11/2025
- Chair’s Award for Distinguished Service, National Speakers Association, 2025
- John J. Daly Award for Outstanding Service, National Speakers Association, DC Chapter, 2023
- Chair's Award for Distinguished Service, National Speakers Association, 2022
- Bayer Award (Buddy Bear, Berlin), Outstanding Advisor to Bayer Pharma Global and Devoted Advocate, 2022
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, 2001
- Fellow, American College of Wellness, 2002
- Diplomate, American Institute of Stress, 2021
- Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), National Speakers Association, 2015
- Entrepreneurial Woman of Achievement, NAWBO, 2007
Fax
866.258.5649
Timeline
TEDx Speaker and People’s Choice Award Winner
TEDx UStreet
02.2025 - Current
Innovation Community Manager (contract)
The American Nurses Association
10.2023 - Current
Partner
Diagnostic Think LLC
11.2022 - Current
Co-Chair. Ambassador Learning Center (ALC)
Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association
10.2022 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Purdue Global University
09.2021 - 06.2024
Consultant
PeraHealth
03.2015 - 01.2017
Advisory Board Member
Purdue Global University School of Nursing
08.2010 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Illinois College of Nursing
09.2004 - Current
Certified Professional Speaker and Facilitator
SMW Group LLC
07.2003 - Current
President
Global Education Development Institute NFP
01.2002 - 01.2022
Magnet Appraiser, Domestic and International
American Nurses Credentialing Center
06.2001 - 12.2006
Executive Director
The Premier Foundation
05.2000 - 10.2001
Partnership Coordinator and Principal Nursing Consultant, Nursing Practice and Education
The American International Health Alliance
11.1992 - 09.2003
Director, Office of International Affairs
Premier, Inc.
11.1992 - 01.2001
Director, Office of Oncology Program and Quality Outcomes
Clinical Homecare Ltd.
04.1991 - 10.1992
Divisional Director of Infusion Therapy
Kimberly Quality Care
01.1989 - 12.1990
Director of Clinical Education, Legislation, and Immigration, Center for Nursing
American Hospital Association
01.1980 - 12.1984
Nurse Manager, Intensive Care
Graduate Hospital
06.1974 - 07.1975
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Pennsylvania Hospital
06.1971 - 09.1972
EMBA -
Kellogg Executive Management Program
PhD (h) - Education
Tashmi-II Medical Institute
MS - Interdisciplinary Studies with minor concentration: Center for Studies in Aging/Gerontology
University of North Texas
Certificate - Health Administration
Trinity University
BS/BSN - Behavioral Science/Health/Nursing
Wilmington College (now University)
Diploma -
Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing