NUrse Educator

Rebecca Harris-Smith, EdD, RN, BA

**** ****** ***** *** *******, LA 70131

Phone: 504-***-****

Cell: 713-***-****

E-mail: ************@***.***

Profile

Thirty-three years of diverse nursing experience in hospital, community health, and academia with experiences as a staff and charge nursing, management and administrator experience.

Strengths

Patient support assessments, counseling, education for medication and treatment, skilled in case management, utilization review, and patient referrals

Clinically competent in identifying patient problems, coordinating medical support, and communicating with medical & insurance professionals

Excellent interpersonal skills – communicates effectively with staff, management, administration and physicians and faculty

Excellent training & communication expertise utilizes additional Doctorate degree in education to its fullest advantage in the business world to mentor and train as needed

Direct communication style with the ability to build a team atmosphere skilled in training others, interfacing with management, delegating tasks.

Personnel management skills assembling cohesive teams, addressing morale and skill-set issues, capitalizing on subordinates’ strengths, and improving their weaknesses

Experienced in public speaking presented for several national organizations. Developing and delivering in-services for NA's, and education in the form of CE’s for RNs, LPNs. Experienced educator and former CPR Instructor

Organizational skills setting & balancing priorities, meeting challenging deadlines, and staying on top of details while directing multiple people and projects

Astute problem-solver with a reputation for streamlining workloads, increasing productivity, saving money, and finding better methods to accomplish a task

Financially astute – developed a tracking system using ICD and CPT coding process to assist hospital billing department to recoup 4 million dollars in Medicaid and Medicare funds.

Computer proficiency: Compiling patient histories, test preparations / treatments, admissions, and discharge planning. Skilled in MS Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel

Education

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale Florida

Doctor in Education, April 2015

University of Phoenix, Louisiana Campus

Master of Science in Nursing, September 2000

Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

Associate of Science in Nursing, August 1983

Dillard University, New Orleans, Louisiana

Bachelor of Arts in Education May 1980

Rebecca Harris-Smith, EdD, MSN, BA

3801 Mimosa Drive New Orleans, LA 70131● 504-***-**** H 713-***-**** C ● ************@***.***

EMPLOYMENT

Charles R. Drew / Mervyn M. Dymally School of Nursing July 2015 – July 2016

Assistant Dean / Interim Director Entry Level Master

Provide leadership in preparation for specialty accreditation for the Nursing programs.

Monitor national, regional and local trends in Nursing - including adherence to accreditation standards - for the health care system and interpret the significance of such trends to the administration and faculty

Work with the Clinical Coordinator to ensure appropriate clinical affiliations

Provide oversight management for the Admissions Committee, Student Affairs, and Curriculum Committee

Participate in the selection of faculty

Participate in the orientation of new Nursing faculty

Responsible for the direct supervision of all Nursing Program Department Directors

Counsel Nursing faculty regarding their professional development and provide in-house programs regarding the aforementioned; assist in the development of promotional plans.

Review Nursing faculty evaluations and write evaluations of department Director

Review the following: --teaching loads for compliance with the University Policy

Provide faculty development

Responsible for the overall administration and management of the ELM Program

Provide oversight of the academic, faculty, student, accreditation, and administrative functions of the ELM curriculum of study

Assist in strategic planning, curriculum development, mentoring of ELM faculty, and teaching selected graduate courses.

Maintain a teaching load as assigned, prepare or contribute to research and scholarly activities, and participate in College and University committees as assigned

Delgado Community College/Charity School of Nursing July 2014 - June 2015

Level Coordinator Associate Degree Program

Directly responsible to the Dean of Nursing for supervising the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of courses and faculty in the assigned level

Participates in curriculum and administrative decisions at the School of Nursing and participating in division and College committees as assigned

Work collaboratively with administrative staff to accomplish the goals of the program

Provides oversight management of twelve full-time nurse faculty 3 - 4 adjuncts

Evaluates instructors

Secures clinical affiliations agreements

Chairs the subcommittee meetings for Level III

Member of Campus Council, Curriculum Committee, Faculty Association

Business Members

Facilitates the preparation, security and grading of all student exams

Advises incoming students

Mentor new faculty members

Delgado Community College/Charity School of Nursing August 2007 – June 2015 Educational Coordinator Practical Nurse Program

Assures that the program complies to the standards of the LSBPNE

Supervises eight registered nurse faculty members

Evaluates instructors

Serves as a liaison between healthcare facilities and college to secure clinical

affiliation agreements

Participates in Coordinators’ Committee Meeting

Member of Campus Council, Curriculum, and Admission Committee and PN

Advisory Board

Facilitates the preparation, security and grading of all student exams

Advises incoming students

Mentor new faculty

The McFarland Institute November 2006 – August 2007 Nurse Coordinator

Utilized marketing skills in five parishes to recruit RN’s and Lay Health Advocates into the Church Nurse / Lay Health Program

Provided leadership to church nurses by serving as resource assistance to 90 registered nurses.

Planned and facilitate quarterly meetings

Gathered communicate and disseminate reports on healthcare activities provided to congregations by registered nurses.

Planned Church/Parish Nurse Training Program

Served as Faculty in the Church Nurses and Lay Health Advocate Program

Worked in collaboration with other major healthcare organizations

Collaborated with program director in the selection and distribution of grants

Delgado Community College/Charity School of Nursing August 2003 – November 2006

Instructor

Provided clinical and classroom instructions in parent/child nursing

Provided questions for and proctors exams

Advised incoming students

Served as the Assistant to the Parent Child Nursing Coordinator

Mentored new faculty

Conducted clinical experience in the Human Patient Simulator Lab

Wrote two maternal child scenarios for METI, Inc. Human Patient Simulator

Served on Honors and Nomination Committee, Faculty Senate,

Campus Christian Ministry and Commencement Committee

New Orleans Public School District March 1998 – August 2003

School Nurse

Accountable for preventive health care, first aid, and emergency treatment for 1800+ senior high school students

Acted as a liaison and referral source between parents / students and community agencies

Conducted health screenings, environmental, and community assessments

Provided classroom instructions on age appropriate health related topics

Make referrals and maintain up to date contact information for primary, urgent, and emergent medical

Coordinated employee health fairs for faculty

Collaborated with the Special Education Coordinator to create and update Medical 504 Plans and IEPs for students with health concerns that require classroom accommodations

Maintained appropriate health records for students

Trained faculty members as back up to ensure coverage for medication administration, first aid and appropriate activation of the emergency medical system.

Reliable Home Health Care, Inc. April 1997- April 1998

Director of Nursing

Directed, established and planned the overall policies and goals for the agency

Responsible for the overall clinical and clerical operation of the organization

Supervised 60 FTEs with a patient census of 130 Conducted assessments, coordinated treatment plans, worked with insurance companies, and rectified billing problems

Monitored agency for compliance of HCFA rules and regulations for level of care, number of admits, and scheduled all equipment used in the patient’ homes

Collaborated with administrator to assure compliance with the vision / mission of the organization

Delivered in-services on rules and regulations, resolved patient complaints as a back up to supervisors conducted environmental and personal healthcare safety assessments, wrote a healthcare and safety plan

Provided CPR training classes of healthcare team

Conducted case management sessions oversaw infection control, utilization reviews, assessed employee safety plans and quality assurance

United Medical Center March 1993 – April 1997

Maternal Child Coordinator

Planned and implemented the overall nursing policies, procedures and services for the maternal child unit

Supervised 45 FTEs in the labor & delivery, nursery and postpartum units

Maintained call 24 hours a day

Worked as supplemental house supervisor as needed

Developed and taught prenatal classes

Attended medical staff meetings to address performance improvement and quality issues

Ordered equipment and supplies

Hired, evaluated and disciplined staff

Worked as staff in L&D, Postpartum and Well baby Nursery as needed

Prior to accepting this position, I worked on the medical surgical unit for two years.

Harris Innovative In-services January 1993 – March 1995

Administrator/Instructor

Developed and taught Home Health Care In-service classes for Home Health care Agencies.

Developed CE offering for RNs & LPNs on appropriate documentation in home health care

Tulane University Hospital November 1988 – December 1992

Pre-certification Coordinator

Developed the interdisciplinary plan of care for Medicaid patients

Performed chart audits and coordinated discharge planning process

Pre-certified patients for hospital admissions, and reviewed Worker’s Compensation records for appropriate return to work documentation.

Approved and determined level of reimbursement /payment of employee bills covered by the hospital’s private insurance company

Well versed in ICD-9 and CPT codes

Investigated and analyzed hospital and physician billing codes-corrected errors and recouped outstanding revenue of $4 million from Medicaid / Medicare

Rectified errors, created new billing methods, and developed a tracking system to assist outpatient occupational and physical therapy departments-reducing outstanding hospital account from $150,000 to $7,000

Developed the New Arrival Early Prenatal Program to track high-risk pregnant employees

Team-taught pre-natal classes and coordinated scheduled between neonatalogist, nutritionists, physical therapists and male RN (for expectant father’s class) as guest speakers

Worked as charge/staff nurse on labor & delivery, nursery and postpartum prior to this position

Centinela Hospital November 1986- November 1988

Staff Nurse

Staff nurse working in labor and delivery, postpartum and nursery unit

Tulane University Hospital August 1983- November 1986

Staff / Charge Nurse

Charge / Staff nurse working in labor and delivery, postpartum and nursery unit

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Full-time and part-time employment included:

Staff nurse at Hotel Dieu Hospital on the IV Team

Staff nurse at Metropolitan Development Center for the Mentally Retarded and Developmentally Delayed Population

Staff nurses on a medical surgical unit as a LPN at Charity Hospital in New Orleans

Psychiatric staff nurse @ River Oaks Hospital

Staff nurse in the Lead Poisoning Program with City of New Orleans Health Department

Staff nurse in maternal child units at Flint Good ridge Hospital

SPECIAL SKILLS

Experienced in Public Speaking

Direct Communication Style

Astute Problem Solver

Personnel Management Skills

HONORS AND AWARDS

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Society March 2000

Nominated for School Nurse of the Year 1998 –1999

CONTINUING EDUCATION

1.Maximizing Reimbursement Strategies with Effective Documentation (6.6CE) HCAL July 20, 1993

2.Outcome Management in a Prospective Pay Environment (2.3 CE) NAHC October 17, 1993

3.Using Quality Management in Home Health Care (2.3 CE) NAHC October 18, 1993

4.Creative In-services for the Home Care Nurse (1.8 CE) NAHC October 19, 1993

5.Empowering Home Care Professionals (1.8 CE) NAHC October 19, 1993

6.Physical Assessment (14 CE) Nursing Knowledge January 18 & 19, 1995

7.School Nurses: Jazzing’ Up with Health (12.6CE) Tulane Univ. / Med. Ct October 20, 1995

8.“Accreditation Standards for Home Health” (11.5 CE) Joint Commission April 16 & 17, 1997

9.Leadership Symposium (8.5 CE) National Black Nurses Association August 7, 1997

10.Business and Community: Essential Partners for Health (7 CE) NBNA August 8 - 10, 1997

11.CLIA ’88 & OSHA Compliance Program for Home Health (8 CE) LAB Consulting Service October 9, 1997

12.Confidentiality of Medical Records in Home Health (7CE) Medical Education Service January 29, 1998

13.Breast Health (1.1 CE) Meadow crest Hospital August 20, 1998

14.Caring Angels: Guardians of Health (15.9 CE) Southeastern LA University October 14 – 16, 1998

15.School Nurses: Plant the Seeds of Good Health (11.4 CE) Southeastern LA University October 6 – 8, 1999

16.LSNA’S Link to the Legislature: (6.3 CE) Louisiana State Nurses Association April 12, 2000

17.“Teaching the TV Generation” (1.2 CE) Louisiana Office of Public Health May 10, 2000

18.School Nurses: “Reaching for the Stars” (13.5 CE) Southeastern LA University October 10 - 13, 2000

19.Building Bridges to Link Schools and Communities to Promote Student Health: (17 CE) 33rd National Association of School Nurses Conference June 28 – July 1, 2001

20.Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice: (12.5 CE) Louisiana School Nurses Organization Convention October 9 – 12, 2001

21.Partners with Children (15 CE) 34th NASN Conference June 30 – July 1, 2002

22.Environmental Protection Agency: Indoor Air Quality (6.5 CE) NASN August 5 – 9, 2002

23.Building Partnerships in Education (15.3 CE) LSNO October 8 – 11, 2002

24.School Nurse Immunization Promotion Program: “Training of Trainers;” (6.6 CE) National Association of School Nurses, November 22, 2002

25.“Third Annual Research Symposium:” (5.7 CE) Psi Phi Chapter and Southern University,

January 24, 2003

26.Nursing Education and Research: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders, (1.5 CE) National Black Nurses Association July 30 – August 3, 2003

27.Smallpox Videoconference (3 CE) Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals; Office of Public Health, November 1, 2002

28.Issues Related to Clinical Deficiencies: (5.4 CE) Charity School of Nursing, December 12, 2003

29.Powerful Teaching with PowerPoint: Delgado Community College January 12, 2004

30.Launching a Learning-Centered Community College: DCC January 12, 2004

31.Test Item Construction” (2.4 CE) Charity School of Nursing; March 22, 2004

32.Embracing the Future of Nursing” L-OADN 14th Annual Convention (6 CE) Louisiana Organization of Associate Degree Nursing, March 26, 2004

33.The Mentoring Program, Delgado Community College, April 13, 2004

34.Human Patient Simulator Product Education Course, METI August 10, 2004

35.Clinical Indicators of HIV” (1 CE) Charity School of Nursing; January 20, 2005

36.Neutropenia A to Z (1 CE) Oncology Education Services: March 18, 2005

37.Nursing Process/Diagnosis Revisited: Fostering Consistency Across the Curriculum” (2.7 CE) Charity School of Nursing; March 28, 2005

38.Creative Teaching for Nursing Educators: (18 CE) The University of Memphis College of Education March 13 – 15

39.“President’s Leadership Workshop:” National Black Nurses Association; (1 CE) National Black Nurses Association July 20, 2005

40.“Women’s Health Institute:” National Black Nurses Association; (4 CE) National Black Nurses Association July 21, 2005

41.“Adult Immunizations Workshop:” National Black Nurses Association; (1.45 CE) National Black Nurses Association July 22, 2005.

42.“Professional Education Workshop:” National Black Nurses Association; (1.5 CE) National Black Nurses Association July 22, 2005.

43.“Influencing Public Policy-Affecting Patient Outcomes:” National Black Nurses Association: (1 CE) National Black Nurses Association July 24, 2005.

44.American Red Cross Community Relations Liaison Training, Sponsored by the National Black Nurses Association July 2006

45.“Promoting Improved Patient Health Outcomes by Integrating Nursing Education, Research and Practice:’ National Black Nurses Association 34th Annual Institute and Conference. August 9 – 13, 2006

46.Basic Preparation for Parish Nurses: The Parish Nurse Institute of Western New York. January 6 - 13, 2007

47.35th Annual Institute and Conference: Influencing the Continuum of Health Policy, (1 CE) National Black Nurses Association Conference. July 27, 2007

48.Induction of Labor: (6 CE's) Western Schools January 26, 2012

49.Women's Health: Contemporary Advances and Trends (24 CE's) Western Schools January 25, 2012

50.Opening Doors to Leadership: Purpose, Power, Passion; National League for Nursing: (1.4 CEUS) September 19 - 22, 2012

51.Menopause: Nursing Care for Women Throughout Mid-Life: (20 CE's) Western Schools September 21, 2013

52.A 2014 View of Faith Community Nurse Function: (6 CE's) The McFarland Institute Congregational Wellness: May 31, 2014

53.Easing Your Way Into Conceptual Clinical Experiences: Part 3 (1 CE) Charity Hospital School of Nursing: November 24, 2014

54.View of Faith Community: Integrator of Faith and Health: (6 CE) The McFarland Institute Congregational Wellness: May 31, 2014

55."Back to the Future of Nursing Education in California" Conference(8.25 CEU) Ohlone College Continuing Education: November 3 - 4, 2015

56.Nursing: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Patient Centered Care (11 CEU) Cedars-Sinai: Geri & Richard Brawerman Nursing Institute, July 29 - August 2, 2015

57. Fall Semiannual Meeting (10.5 CEU) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) October 24 - 27, 2015.

58.Contemporary Forums: Elsevier Faculty Development Conference: (12.25 CEU) January 3- 5, 2016

59.American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Master's Education Conference (12.92 CEU) February 25 - 27, 2016

60.Nursing: Advancing Healthcare Practices through Diversity and Collaboration (10 CEU) Cedars-Sinai: Geri & Richard Brawerman Nursing Institute, August 3 - August 7, 2016

PRESENTATIONS

Harris-Smith, R. (1994, May). Drawing a Picture with Documentation. Developed and presented at the Holiday Inn West bank, Gretna, LA. Approved for three contact hours by LSNA.

Harris-Smith, R. (1994, June). Accident Prevention. In-service for home health aides at We Care Home Health Care Agency, Gretna, LA.

Harris-Smith, R. (1994, June). OSHA Update. In-service for the entire staff of Metro Home Health Care Agency, Harvey, LA.

Harris-Smith, R. (1994, June). Drawing a Picture with Documentation. Developed and presented at the Holiday Inn East High Rise, New Orleans, LA. Approved for three contact hours by LSNA.

Harris-Smith, R., (1994, June). OSHA Update, Body Mechanics, & Infection Control. In-service for home health aides at Royalty Home Care, Inc. New Orleans, LA.

Harris-Smith, R. (1994, June) Re-certification & Family Violence. Presented at Reliable Home Health Care, New Orleans, LA.

Harris-Smith, R. (1994, August). Drawing a Picture with Documentation. Developed and presented at Ace Professional Home Health, Inc. New Orleans, LA. Approved for three contact hours by LSNA.

Harris-Smith, R. (1994, August). Drawing a Picture with Documentation. Developed and presented at Better Home Health Care Agency, Inc. Alexandria, LA. Approved for three contact hours by LSNA.

Harris-Smith, R. (1994, September) Preparing for a Home Health Care Survey. Developed and presented at Exclusive Home Health Care Inc. New Orleans, LA.

Harris-Smith, R. (1994, October) Auditing Your Chart. Developed and presented at Exclusive Home Health Care Inc. New Orleans, LA.

Harris-Smith, R. (1994, October). Nursing Assistant Home Health Aide Workshop. Developed and presented as an in-service for Golden Home Health Center, Baton Rouge, LA.

Harris-Smith, R. (1994, November). Nursing Assistant Home Health Aide Workshop. Developed and presented as an in-service for HHA at the Holiday Inn Conference Room, Monroe, LA.

Harris-Smith, R. (1995, March). Current Issues for the Home Health Aide. Developed and presented as an educational in-service for HHA at the Ramada Hotel, New Orleans, LA.

Harris-Smith, R. (2001, January 20). Should Nurses Become Politically Active? File Gumbo: A Potpourri of Peri Anesthesia and Staff Nursing Issues. Sponsored by Southeastern Association of Peri Anesthesia Nurses. Holiday Inn, Covington, LA.

Harris-Smith, R. (2001, March 24). Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Workshop.

Developed and presented as an in-service for CNA’s at Innovation Health Care, LTD.

Harris-Smith, R. (2001, July 26 – 27) Legal Issues of School Nurses & Community Nursing. Team-taught a one-week course for the school nurse. Northwestern University.

Harris-Smith, R. (2002, June 30) Documentation: The First Line of Defense. Guest speaker for the 34th Annual Conference National Association of School Nurses “Partners with Children.”

Harris-Smith, R. (2002, July 22-23) We Care for Louisiana’s Youth: “Health Services in Louisiana Public Schools”: Sponsored by: LA Department of Education.

Harris-Smith, R., Harrison, A., & Wilcox, R.(2004, January 15) Clinical Indicators of HIV. Sponsored by New Orleans Black Nurses Association.

Harris-Smith, R. (2004, July 27) Leading a Coordinated School Health Program. Guest Speaker for the Advances in School Nursing 2004 Regional Symposium. New Orleans, LA

Harris-Smith, R. (2005, June 9) Unlocking the Treasure Chest of Secrets: Cultural Competences of Health Care Professionals. Panelist for Aetna at the 100 Black Men Conference

Harris-Smith, R. (2005, July 2) Community Cancer Prevention Projects: Holistic Faith Based Initiatives; Guest Speaker for the National Black Environmental Justice Network.

Harris-Smith, R. (2007, June 25) Hurricane Preparedness for you Congregation; Guest Speaker for the Greater St. Stephens Full Gospel Baptist Church.

Harris-Smith, R. (2005, December 2). Authored a Human Patient Simulator Scenario, Care of the Abandoned Healthy Newborn METI

Harris-Smith, R. (2007, September 22) The Body Houses the Spirit: Health and Physical Well-Being: International Black Women’s Congress: What Do We Tell Our Daughters?

Harris-Smith, R. (2008 - 2011) Bi-Annual In-service Training for Abide Health Care Service, LLC. Home Health Aides

Harris-Smith, R. (2012, April 26). Nursing the Geriatric Patient: Guest Speaker for the Louisiana Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses State Convention

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES and SERVICE:

Committee Service

University Level

Committees Date Offices Held / Activities

Delgado Community College

Faculty Senate 2004 - 2006 Member

College Campus Ministry Committee 2004 – 2006 Member

Commencement Committee 2012 - 2015 Member

Special Needs and Health Services Committee 2007 - 2009 Member

Endowed Professor Committee 2010 - 2011 Member

Academic Appeals Committee 2011 - 2014 Member

90th Celebration Allied Health & Nursing 2011 Chair

College Level

Committees Date Offices Held / Activities

Campus Council 2004 – 2015 Member

LPN Admission Committee 2007 – 2015 Member

LPN/RN Advisory Committee 2007 – 2015 Chair / Member

LPN/RN Curriculum Committee 2007 – 2015 Member

Concept Group Committee 2014 – 2015 Member

LPN/ RN Disaster Preparedness Committee 2007 – 2015 Chair

Student Recruitment Committee 2009 - 2010 Member

Faculty Development Committee 2009 - 2010 Member

Student Retention Ad-hoc Committee 2011 - 2012 Member

SON / Dean Search Committee 2011 Member

Community Service

Organizations Date Offices Held / Activities

Children's Health Forum/ 100 Black Men 10/03/07 Community Health Fair

SkillsUSA Competition 01/14/11 Served as a Judge

Greater St. Stephens FGB Church 2006 – 2009 Director of Nurses Guild

NOBNA 2007 Featured on WDSU News

McFarland Institute 04/2007 Health Care Symposium

Greater St. Stephens FGB Church 2009 – 2011 Member of Health Ministry

Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office 11/27/14 Served at the Thanksgiving Day Fest for the Elderly

National Nursing Committee of the 10/2015 Board Member

American Red Cross

Professional Associations/Memberships and Scholarly Societies

Organization Date Offices Held / Activities

American Nurses Association Member 1997 – 2007 Member

Louisiana State Nurses Association 1997 – 2007 Member

2001– 2004 Resolution & Bylaws Chair

New Orleans District Association 1997 – 2007

National Association of School Nurses 1998 – 2002

Louisiana School Nurses Organization 1998 – 2002

1998 – 1999 Constitution By-laws Chair

1999 – 2000 Secretary

2000 – 2001 President Elect

2001 – 2002 President

National Black Nurses Association 1995 Member

2003 Chair for National Conference

2006 – 2008 Nomination Chair

New Orleans Black Nurses Association 1995 Member

1997 – 1998 Financial Secretary

1996 – 1997 Chair for the Scholarship Banquet

2004 –2008 President

Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing 2001 Current Member

Association of Black Nursing Faculty 2011 Current Member

Delta Epsilon Iota 2011 Current Member

Kappa Delta PI 2012 Current Member

Delta Sigma Theta 2014 Current Member

Chi Eta Phi 2015 Current Member

Editorial Services

Journal Date Activity

The Journal of School Nursing 02/2000 Journal Reviewer

Other Creative Work

Agency Date Activity

Gambit Best of New Orleans 08/2003 Interviewed as the

How New Orleans' Institutions Are Responding Conference Chair for the

To A National Nurse Shortage National Black Nurses

Annual Conference

http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/critical-care/Content?oid=1241796

Advance Healthcare Network for Nurses 09/2005 Magazine Article:

A Call for Prays for New Orleans New Orleans Black Nurses Association Members http://nursing.advanceweb.com/Article/Over-Time.aspx

Global Resources Environmental, Inc. 06/2006 Panel Participant

http://www.gerinc.com/new_orleans.htm

WDSU News: State of Mental Healthcare 05/2007 "Six on Your Side," Hot Seat in New Orleans Hospitals representing Panel discussion

New Orleans Black Nurses Association

RN/RN Social Advocacy for Healthcare and 06/2007 Panel participant

Disaster Preparedness Reform

LEADERSHIP

Member of the employee advisory committee at Tulane University Hospital & Clinic

Developed the New Arrival Early Prenatal Program at Tulane University Hospital

Conference Chairperson for the New Orleans Black Nurses Scholarship Banquet

Student Advisory Committee Representative, for the MSN Class 706, University of Phoenix, 2000

Served on the Policy & Procedure, and Education Committee with the New Orleans School Nurse Department

Chairperson of the Allied Health Walk/Run for the O.P. Walker Sr. High School

Served as Constitution and Bylaws Chairperson, Secretary, President Elect and President of Louisiana School Nurses Organization

Serves as Resolution & Bylaws Chairperson for the Louisiana State Nurses Association

Local Conference Chairperson for the National Black Nurses Association 31st Institute and

Convention; July 30 – August 3, 2003

Chaired the Nominations Committee for the National Black Nurses Association

Financial Secretary, Treasurer and of the President of the New Orleans Black Nurses Association

Director of the Nursing Guild at Greater Saint Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church

Member of the Health Ministry of Greater Saint Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church

Assistant to PCN Coordinator at Delgado Community College / Charity School of Nursing

Member of the Program Directors Committee at Delgado Community

Appointed to the National Nursing Committee for the American Red Cross

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