St. Dominic’s CNO Recognized as One of 2024’s ‘Women of Influence’ by Fierce Health
December 11, 2024
Jackson, MS – St. Dominic Hospital vice president and chief nursing officer, Tracey Smithson, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, has been named as one of the ‘2024 Women of Influence’ by Fierce Healthcare. Since early 2023, Smithson has served as the CNO for St. Dominic’s, part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System (FMOLHS).
“We are so proud to have Tracey as a part of our team,” said St. Dominic’s market president Jeremy Tinnerello, RN, MSN, MHA. “She is a driven and focused leader who plays an essential role in enhancing the services at St. Dominic’s while offering valuable leadership and support to our incredible nursing staff.”
Smithson has nearly two decades of healthcare leadership experience. She has worked tirelessly to facilitate strong collaborative relationships with hospital providers while promoting efficient operations.
“I view my role with two main goals: to remove barriers for nurses at the bedside in caring for patients and to ensure nurses have a voice that is heard and valued,” said Tracey Smithson, CNO at St. Dominic’s and ‘2024 Women of Influence’ honoree.
Fierce Healthcare is a healthcare news publication with a focus on industry change. Fierce Healthcare names 10 ‘Women of Influence’ honorees annually. The women selected play critical roles in driving the healthcare industry forward.
About St. Dominic's
St. Dominic Hospital is a 571-bed tertiary care hospital located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving all of central Mississippi and employing approximately 3,000 team members including nurses, physicians and skilled caregivers. The medical staff of nearly 500 leading physicians and specialists makes St. Dominic’s one of the most comprehensive hospitals in Mississippi. St. Dominic's is more than just a hospital. It is a family of services focused on fulfilling a mission of Christian healing to those in need. These include St. Dominic Hospital, the Sister Trinita Community Health Services Clinic, St. Dominic Medical Associates (physician network), St. Dominic’s Fitness Center, St. Dominic Health Services Foundation, St. Catherine’s Village and Care-A-Van. Through more than seven decades, St. Dominic’s has remained true to its vision. As a Christian healing community, St. Dominic’s is called to provide quality, compassionate care and an exceptional experience every time. St. Dominic’s is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. Learn more at stdom.com.
About the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the ministry serves patients in Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians and integrated health systems. The health system’s unified physician organization is comprised of more than 1,100 adult and pediatric primary care physicians and specialists. The system’s nine main campus hospitals include St. Francis Medical Center in Monroe, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge and Gonzales, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Heart Hospital, and Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette, Our Lady of the Angels in Bogalusa, and St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. For more information, visit fmolhs.org.