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Beverly Smith

Pearland,TX

Summary

With over 28 years at San Jacinto College North, I leveraged skills in curriculum creation and student mentoring to enhance nursing education. My approach, integrating multimedia and fostering diversity awareness, significantly improved student engagement and comprehension. As a mentor, both in academia and clinical settings, I've empowered nursing professionals and students alike, driving advancements in patient care and educational outcomes.

As education professional, offers robust background in higher education and instructional excellence. Adept at developing comprehensive lesson plans and fostering inclusive classroom atmosphere. Known for strong collaboration skills and consistently delivering impactful results in diverse academic settings. Well-versed in curriculum design and student mentorship.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor of Nursing

San Jacinto College North
06.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Taught Vocational Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing courses for 28 years prior to retirement.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.

Professor of Nursing

San Jacinto College North Campus
01.1994 - 01.2025
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating evidence-based teaching methods in nursing courses.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for effective course design, fostering a comprehensive learning environment for students.
  • Conducted research on current nursing practices and integrated findings into course content for updated curricula.
  • Mentored fellow faculty members, contributing to their professional growth and success within the department.

Clinical Nurse

Various Hospitals
08.1973 - 01.1994
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing / Nursing Education

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
09-2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas' Womans University
Houston, TX / Denton, TX

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Galveston Community College
Galveston, TX

Skills

  • Curriculum creation
  • Classroom management
  • Diversity awareness
  • Classroom presentations
  • Student mentoring / motivation
  • Professional networking
  • Course planning
  • Lesson development
  • Student engagement
  • Multimedia integration

Timeline

Adjunct Professor of Nursing

San Jacinto College North
06.2024 - Current

Professor of Nursing

San Jacinto College North Campus
01.1994 - 01.2025

Clinical Nurse

Various Hospitals
08.1973 - 01.1994

Master of Science - Nursing / Nursing Education

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Texas' Womans University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Galveston Community College
Beverly Smith