Phyllis Mae Smith, American healthcare consultant, educator. award, 1977, Chesire award 1977), Association Member International Association Hospital Central Service Management (director education 1973-1988, chairman technician education and affairs committee 1978-1988, John Perkins award, 1977, Chesire award 1977), Association for Advancement Medical Instrumentation, National Association Female Executives; Lodge: Eagles Auxiliary.
Background
Smith, Phyllis Mae was born on May 2, 1935 in Coeur d"Alene, Idaho, United States. Daughter of Elmer Lee Smith and Kathryn Alice (Newell) Wilson. Diploma, Lutheran Bible Institute, Seattle, 1956, Emanuel Hospital School Nursing, Portland, Oregon, 1959.
Education
Diploma, Lutheran Bible Institute, Seattle, 1956. Diploma, Emanuel Hospital School Nursing, Portland, Oregon, 1959. Diploma, College San Mateo, California, 1971.
Career
Staff nurse in surgery Emanuel Hospital, Portland, 1962-1963. Head nurse central service Sacred Heart Hospital, Eugene, Oregon, 1964-1969. Director central services Peninsula Hospital, Burlingame, California, 1969-1974.
President Phyllis Smith Associates, Inc., Lewiston, Idaho, 1975-1988. Senior technical advisor, director educational programs Parkside Material Management Services, Park Ridge, Illinois, 1988-1990. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome coordinator Asotin County Health District, 1989-2000.
Lecturer, consultant in field in over 14 countries.
Membership
Member National Association of Female Executives, International Association Hospital Central Service Management (director education 1973-1988, chairman technician education and affairs committee 1978-1988, John Perkins award 1977, Cheshire award 1977, Lifetime Achievement award 2003), Association for Advancement Medical Instrumentation.