Background
Smith, Lovetta L. was born on September 17, 1952 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Daughter of Odell Franklin Senior and Alfretta Estelle (Williams) Smith.
Smith, Lovetta L. was born on September 17, 1952 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Daughter of Odell Franklin Senior and Alfretta Estelle (Williams) Smith.
Bachelor of science in nursing, Adelphi U., 1973; Master of Science in Mental Health, Psychiatric Nursing, Adelphi U., 1975; D of Nursing Science, Catholic U. American, 1987.
Staff nurse, St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Washington (District of Columbia), 1973; staff nurse, Mercy Hospital, Long Island, New York, 1973-1975; clinical instructor, Adelphi U., Long Island, 1974-1975; assistant program coordinator, ANA, Division on Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice, Kansas City, Missoury, 1975-1979; assistant professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1984-1988; adjunct assistant professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1988; psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, Gainesville VA Medical Center, 1988-1991; head nurse substance abuse treatment program, Gainesville VA Medical Center, since 1991. Consultant National Institute Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institute Drug Abuse, Department Defense CHAMPUS program, Brookhaven Psychiatric Pavillion, Dallas, Terrel (Texas) Eastern State Hospital Nursing Svc. Faculty member various continuing education programs.
Board of directors Coordinated Transportation Superior vena cava syndrome, 1989-1992, president, 1992-1993. President Drug and Alcohol Nursing Association (N. Center Florida chapter), 1986-1989. Volunteer Western Missouri Mental Health Center Alcohol and Drug Detoxification Unit.
Support group leader Arthritis Foundation (metropolitan Washington District of Columbia chapter), 1983-1984. Contact Telephone Assurance Program, 1983-1984. Group leader PaseoAdult Recreation Center, 1976.
Telethon participant Arthritis Foundation (Florida chapter), 1987-1988. Fellow American Academy Nursing. Member ANA (certified), Council Advanced Practitioners in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau.