Kari Smoot, RN, BSN, is the Director of Clinical Resources within Spend Management at Ovation Healthcare, where she partners with health systems to advance evidence-based product standardization, clinical value analysis, and supply chain initiatives that improve both patient outcomes and financial performance. With nearly 20 years of healthcare experience, Kari combines a strong critical care and trauma nursing background with expertise in performance improvement, quality, and operational excellence. She is passionate about building collaborative relationships between clinicians, supply chain, and industry partners to support informed decision-making and sustainable change. Throughout her career, she has led multidisciplinary teams, driven system-wide clinical initiatives, and remained focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.