Occupation: Vice President of Operations and Chief Nurse Anesthetist
Company: DPI Anesthesia
Born: Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Education:
MBA in Healthcare Administration, Louisiana State University (2022)
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (2017)
BSN, Northwestern State University (2012)
Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health, Louisiana State University Shreveport (2009)
Certifications:
Executive Leadership Academy Graduate, Baton Rouge Business Report (2024); Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) (2017), American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
Career:
Vice President Operations, DPI Anesthesia (2024-Present)
Adjunct Professor, Louisiana State University (2024-Present)
Clinical Coordinator, LSU Health New Orleans (2023-Present)
Affiliate Professor, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (2022-Present)
Clinical Coordinator, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (2021-Present)
Owner, JET Medical Services, LLC (2019-Present)
Chief Nurse Anesthetist, DPI Anesthesia (2019-Present)
Clinical Coordinator, The University of Texas at Austin (2019)
Nurse Anesthetist, Houston Methodist (2018-2019)
Registered Nurse, Willis Knighton Health (2014-2015)
Registered Nurse, LSU Health Shreveport (2012-2015)
Civic:
Missionary, The Brandon Kirk Sims Foundation Inc. (2018); Regular Donor, Baton Rouge Youth Coalition; Regular Donor, The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Creative Works:
Co-author, “Job Satisfaction of CRNAs for 1099 and W2 Employment,” Nurse Anesthesiology Journal, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (2025); Podcast Speaker, “Clinicians in Leadership,” American Journal of Healthcare Strategy (2025); Presenter, “Expanding the Role of the CRNA in Interventional Pain Management: A Look at Independent, Safe, and Affordable Practice,” Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Meeting (2015); Podcast Speaker, “Empowering Clinicians with Leadership to Combat Systemic Challenges,” “Anesthesia Boardroom – The CRNA Shortage”
Awards:
Honoree, 40 Under 40, Greater Baton Rouge Business Report (2024); Honoree, Outstanding Clinical Student, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Memberships:
Member, American College of Healthcare Executives (2024-Present); Member, Baton Rouge Area Foundation (2024-Present); Member, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (2020-Present); Member, Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (2019-Present); Member, American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (2017-Present); Committee Member, Oaks LSU Athletic Philanthropic Society
Family:
Son of Tracy Todd and Melanie Smith
Married
One Child
Two Stepchildren
Hobbies:
Athletics; Sports; Playing baseball and football with his children; Hiking; Fishing; Outdoor activities; Spending time helping the youth