Sandy Smith, Rn, Msn, Aocn Email & Phone Number

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

Irving, Texas, Us

Led operations and strategic direction to provide clinical trials services to a research network of approximately 1,000 investigators and 350 research professionals at 160 locations in community-based practices and/or hospital-based programs. Developed strategic relationships with sponsor organizations and CROs for early and late phase oncology clinical trials. • Delivered 3-year annual growth in trial openings resulting in increased revenue and gross profit.• Diversified the clinical trial portfolio for network sites by expanding the Phase 1 and radiation therapy trials and initiating the Gene and Cellular Therapy Program.• Led enabling technology investments/execution including eBinder, clinical trial management system, and eConsent platform to improve Network operational efficiency.• Integrated six sigma processes resulting in reduced study start-up and data collection times.• Led clinical and research work streams for newly acquired businesses.

Irving, Texas, Us

Enhanced research operations at US Oncology Research-affiliated practices by building effective teams and establishing metrics for operational excellence, data quality and timeliness, and improving fiscal performance. • Established accrual metrics with achievement ranging from 98% to 135% over 3 years.• Improved practice financial performance from 40% baseline in year 1 to 100% by year 3.• Engaged practice leaders by initiating a Research Operations Council to develop and prioritize research strategic initiatives for the research network.

Irving, Texas, Us

Contracted with pharmaceutical companies to design and deliver on-label and non-branded clinical education services to the US Oncology Network and the Onmark Select Program. • Exceeded EBIT targets in year 1 by 26% while significantly improving pharma manufacturer satisfaction scores with continued annual increases in EBIT service delivery volumes. • Developed a novel educational model using electronic health record events to identify opportunities to educate physicians on specific disease states in real time patient encounters.

The Woodlands, Tx, Us

Provided clinical leadership and consultation to multiple disciplines within the US Oncology Network including advanced practice providers, nurses, laboratorians, social workers, genetic counselors, medical assistants, pharmacists, physicians and administrative practice leaders. • Created the US Oncology Clinical Advisory Council to implement best practice strategies. • Designed and published Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Toolkits for Orientation & Onboarding, Anticoagulation Clinics, Survivorship, and Advance Care Planning. • Developed competency modules and courses for the online Learning Management System resulting in over 9,000 classes being accessed in a 12-month period.

The Woodlands, Tx, Us

Coordinated all US Oncology Network services for operational, clinical, regulatory, and revenue cycle operations in onboarding new practices into the US Oncology Network. Provided full operational site assessments to network practices upon invitation.• Coordinated and supervised integration activities for practices with services including medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, bone marrow transplant, imaging, and laboratory services.• Directed a network team in defining a revenue cycle best practice blueprint resulting in defining a new financial metric for the network: cost of revenue cycle.

Master Of Science, Nursing Education And Administration

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse