Lycia Harris

Talented Nursing Services Program Coordinator/Former Nurse Manager experienced in handling administrative, operational, and outreach program functions. Known for accomplishing dynamic objectives by wearing many hats. Ready to apply 29 years of varied experience to new professional challenges with a growth-oriented organization. Accomplished Nursing Services Program Coordinator and adept at running nursing programs in high-stress environments. Expert in personnel leadership, resource management, and key decision-making. Approaches problems impacting team performance with an articulate, motivational, and analytical mindset. Creative professional with a proven track record of successful programming strategies. Results-driven individual who leverages advanced strategies and tactics to drive success of program or management unit. Proficient in content analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills with a proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

• Certified Multiple Sclerosis Nurse, Multiple Sclerosis Nurses International Certification Board, 11/01/21, Renews 2024
• Healthcare Quality and Safety Certificate, The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Health Services Administration, School of Health Professionals, 05/01/21
• Leadership Certificate Program, Children’s of Alabama, 05/01/19, 12/01/19
• Institutional Review Board, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Certification good till January 2023
• Certified Pediatric Nurse, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Renews 03/01/23
• Post-Masters Certificate in Nursing Education, Jacksonville State University, 12/01/16
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 02/01/23
• Basic Life Support Instructor, Heartlink, 05/01/25
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Advanced Provider, 02/01/23
• S.T.A.B.L.E - Learner/Provider, 01/01/23

• Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, 2022
• Region II Perinatal Advisory Council, Alabama, 2022, 2024
• International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses, 2022
• American Nurses Association, 2023
• Alabama State Nurses Association, 2023
• The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2022
• American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing, 2020
• National League for Nursing, 2019
• National Black Nurses Association, 2018
• Birmingham Black Nurses Association, 2018
• Case Management Society of Alabama, 2016
• National Society of Pediatric Nurses, 2015
• Central Alabama Society of Pediatric Nurses, 2015
• National Association of Health Services Executives, 2015

• Alabama State Nursing Association Diversity and Inclusion Committee, 2023
• Whole Systems Shared Governance Council, Children’s of Alabama, 2019
• Sub-Specialty Services Shared Governance Council, Children’s of Alabama, 2019
• Nursing Shared Governance, Practice Council, Children’s of Alabama, 2019

• Neurology Lecture in New Graduate Program, Children’s of Alabama, 2015, 2017
• Nursing Assistant Orientation Program Lecture, Children’s of Alabama, 2016

• Doctor of Nursing Practice Capstone Practicum Project, Eliminating Care Exclusion Behaviors in Healthcare: Cultural competency training to improve the environment of care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals and their families, Created a computer-based learning
• Gathered data about new seizure patients and conversion disorder patients, Children’s of Alabama, 2013, 2019
• Participated in obtaining consents for: University of Alabama at Birmingham Institutional Review Board, 2015, 2017
• Master of Science in Nursing, Graduate Capstone Practicum Project, Autism in Alabama: Meeting the developmental needs of at-risk children who age out of early intervention but are too young for public school

• Annual Meeting of the Consortium of MS Centers, 10/01/21
• 12th Annual Linda Morgante MS Nurse Leadership Program, 2021
• Nightingale Nurse Immersion Program, 2021
• Health Literacy Interprofessional Conference, University of Alabama, 2019
• Nursing Management Congress, 2018, Buena Vista, FL
• The 2019 Summit on Ketogenic Diet Therapies, Phoenix, AZ

• Nurse Manager, DCH Regional Health System, Tuscaloosa, AL, 2022, 2023
• Participant in MS Nurses AD Hoc Committee of the Southeast Healthcare Provider Counsel Manuscript Review, 2022
• Manager – UAB Multiple Sclerosis Clinic Office, 05/01/20, 01/01/21
• Developed Role of Pediatric Neurology Case Manager, Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, 12/01/12, 02/01/20
• Developed Role of Ketogenic Diet Clinic Coordinator, Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, 01/01/16, 02/01/20
• Aided in the Development of the Children’s Hospital Clinical Assistant Orientation Program, Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, 01/01/16, 05/01/16
• Assisted with Updating Neurology Page – Pediatric Neurology, Children’s of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, 2015

• Christmas Toy Give-away, C2 Church/Christian Service Mission, 2021
• Thanksgiving Food Basket Give-Away, C2 Church/Christian Service Mission, 2021
• Participates in teaching CPR to Community, Heart Health Committee (Birmingham Black Nurses Association), 2015, 2018
• Mentor to Nursing Students, Birmingham Black Nurses Association, 2015, 2018
• Back to Sleep Community Education Campaign – Co-Instructor, Birmingham Black Nurses Association, 2017, 2018
• Susan G. Komer Race for the Cure–Participant, 2017
• Volunteer/Counselor – Center for Childhood Demyelinating Disease (CPODD) Summer Camp at Children’s Harbor, Lake Martin, Russellville, Alabama, 2015, 2016
• Sickle Cell Walk – Railroad Park, Central Alabama Chapter of the Sickle Cell Association (Birmingham Black Nurses Association), 2014