Ellen Smithline, PhD, RN, CEN is a results-driven healthcare leader with 25+ years leading high-stakes emergency care operations, known for rapid, high-stakes decision-making that safeguards patient outcomes under pressure. She combines frontline clinical experience with a systems-thinking approach to transform crisis response into scalable, repeatable solutions, driving measurable gains in patient safety, practice, throughput, and operational excellence across all healthcare sectors. Recognized as the go-to fixer, Ellen pairs deep Emergency Medicine experience with creative execution, focused on redesigning workflows, eliminating bottlenecks, and protecting patient safety when it matters most.