Frances L. Hawkins
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Dynamic Vice President at Baptist Community Ministries with expertise in program management and strategic planning. Successfully directed initiatives that enhanced health outcomes in the faith-based community, while leading a dedicated team. Proven ability in policy development and community engagement, ensuring effective service delivery and operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President
Baptist Community Ministries
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2006 - Current
- Directed the administration of programs for the education and training of Faith Community Nurses, Congregational Health Promoters, clergy, and laypersons in the faith-based community of the Metropolitan New Orleans area.
- Responsible for the implementation of programs to provide services that yield healthy outcomes for the faith-based community.
- Oversee the daily operation of a division of 5 employees: RN Manager, Program Manager, Program Coordinator, Data Analyst and Administrative Assistant to address the need for systems to improve programs and requests of the faith- based community.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Public Health
LSUMC School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA05-1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dillard University
New Orleans, LA05-1977
Skills
- Program management
- Policy development
- Human resources management
- Community engagement
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Budget oversight
Certification
- Active unencumbered registered nurse license - Louisiana 1980
- The Commission on Certification (ANCC) grant of credentials FCN RN-BC, initial dateDecember 2017
Accomplishments
- Parish Nursing Education: Parish Nurse Basic Preparation Curriculum. 2009 Revision Module #2: Prayer, Co-Author. Copyright 2009 International Nurse Resource Center
- Williams,L.,Craig L.,Peacock,E., Fields,T., Hawkins,F., et al...Exploring the Roles of Trust Attitudes and Motivations in COVID-19 Decision-Making and Vaccination Likelihood:Insights from the Louisiana Commuinty Engagement Alliance (LA-CEAL) Community-Academic-Public Health-Practice (CAPP) Partnership. Co-Author, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2025,22,48, 1-12. https//dot.org/10.3390/ijerph22010048
- National Institute of Health -Community Engagement Alliance(CEAL)Award 2022
- New Orleans City Council Proclamation 2019
- National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses. Special Recognition 2023
Affiliations
- Member of Gospel Chorus- Betty Winn and One AChord
- Health and Wellness Ministry Leader- Pure Light Baptist Church
- Vocalist for events- weddings, funerals, special ocassions
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President
Baptist Community Ministries
08.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Public Health
LSUMC School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dillard University
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