Here are four takeaways:
1. Ms. Smithson most recently served as CNO at Medical City North Hills in North Richland Hills, Texas.
2. She previously served in numerous managerial positions at Medical City North Hills, including as director of education and director of medical surgical services.
3. She is a member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives.
4. She has 25-plus years of nursing experience, beginning her career as a charge nurse at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn.
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