Brenda DeVaughn

• Computer skilled to manage students through Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient in documentation/record maintenance to ensure accuracy and confidentiality of students.

Experienced with academic administration and faculty development. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance educational programs and student engagement. Track record of fostering collaborative and productive academic environment.

An academic leadership professional prepared to drive impactful change in educational settings. Background in managing academic programs and fostering collaborative environment. Known for adaptability and commitment to achieving institutional goals.

Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 25-year career. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Career Technical Education and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

• Alabama Nurses’ Association 1985 - present
• National League for Nursing 2000- present
• National Black Nurse’s Association 2012-2014

• Hopewell Baptist Church, Health Ministry Leader, Birmingham, AL, 2002, Present
• Launched health ministry in my church along with five health professionals. I am Chairperson of the Healing Hands Health Ministry which provides counseling and education regarding health needs within the church and community.
• Provide feeding every fifth Monday at the Fire House Shelter, Birmingham, Al
• Christian Education Teacher with the Jefferson County District Congress of Christian Education
• Provide health care information (which includes B/P screening) to parishioners and members of the community.
• Sunday School Teacher for young adults ages 18 – 34.
• Actively involved and participates in foreign mission in Bluefield, Nicaragua. In Nicaragua, I teach classes to women and children about their health concerns, address cultural differences regarding health practices, and promote health wellness in the community., Solutions, Inc.
• Became a Board Member in October 2016.

• In 1990, I participated in the Third Biennial Graduate Nursing Student Intrastate Research Symposium at Auburn University in Auburn, AL. The research paper was entitled “Life Events Associated with the Onset of Chemical Dependence in Nurses”.
• In 2012, I completed and presented my Capstone Project at Samford University in Birmingham, AL. The project was entitled “Boundary Violation: Education of Nurses and Mental Health Workers”.

• In 2003, I developed a nursing elective course – “Cultural Diversity in Nursing,” which offered students an opportunity to explore and gain a greater understanding of the variety of cultural backgrounds of future patients. The elective was taught until the Alabama College System adopted the integrated curriculum in 2008.
• From 2006 to present, I have presented at several educational conferences on topics such as: On Becoming Culturally Competent Substance Abuse: Signs and Symptoms Spiritual Care Herbal Contraindications and Delegation Methamphetamines Redirecting Your Patient Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Parish Nursing and Congregational Health Ministry

2012 National Board Teacher Certification