Kelly Smith, RN, CEN, TCRN, CPST is a Registered Nurse with more than 17 years of clinical and public health experience and currently serves as the Injury Prevention Coordinator at Riverside University Health System Medical Center. With a strong foundation in trauma nursing, emergency care, and community health, she is dedicated to reducing preventable injuries through evidence-based education, outreach, and collaboration.
In her current role, Kelly develops and leads injury prevention programs focused on reducing falls, motor vehicle crashes, violence, and other unintentional injuries. Her work extends beyond the hospital, partnering with emergency services, schools, and community organizations to identify risk factors, deliver targeted interventions, and improve safety outcomes across diverse populations.
Kelly is a passionate educator and Stop the Bleed instructor, having trained more than 6,000 community members, including healthcare providers, first responders, students, and international audiences. She also serves as Injury Prevention Chair for the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), contributing to national initiatives, resources, and advocacy efforts. Through leadership, service, and a global public health perspective, Kelly is committed to building safer, healthier communities locally and abroad.