Baptist Memphis announces new chief nursing officer

Baptist Memphis has hired Michelle Smith as its new chief nursing officer.

Baptist Memphis CNO
Michelle Smith

She is responsible for the development and implementation of all nursing and related patient care activities while serving with the hospital leadership team.

Michelle has more than 30 years of experience in nursing and hospital administration. She most recently served as chief clinical officer at the Memorial Hospital at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colo. Prior to that, she worked at Abrazo Health Care-Vanguard Health System in Phoenix as regional chief nursing executive. Michelle earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo., and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

“I am excited to welcome Michelle to the Baptist Memphis leadership team,” said Dana Dye, vice president and administrator and CEO of Baptist Memphis. “Her years of experience will serve our organization well.”