C. Kevin Smith

C. Kevin Smith currently serves as the Director of Surgical Services at Tennova Healthcare-Newport Medical Center since March 2023. With extensive experience in healthcare, C. Kevin Smith has held various roles, including Major and Trauma Nurse at the 130th Airlift Wing-Medical Group/West Virginia Air National Guard since December 2008, responsible for educating staff in AHA courses. C. Kevin Smith's career includes previous positions as Director of Surgical Services at Tennova Healthcare-Jefferson Memorial Hospital and Pikeville Medical Center, as well as tenure as Interim Chief Nursing Officer at Tennova Healthcare. Early career experience includes roles at Appalachian Regional Healthcare and service as a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy Reserve. C. Kevin Smith holds a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from Marshall University and is pursuing a Master of Science at the University of Charleston.