Shonta Bell, PhD, MSN
Houston,TX
Summary
Highly accomplished and passionate nursing professional with 15+ years of experience in nurse management, patient care, and treatment planning. Proficient in curriculum development, lesson planning, classroom management, and nursing education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor of Nursing
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted with developing and implementing a comprehensive curriculum for nursing students.
- Maintain learning objectives, course outlines, syllabi, and teaching materials.
- Provide academic guidance to undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
- Evaluate student progress and provide feedback on assignments and exams.
- Collaborate with other faculty members to ensure quality instruction across courses.
- Supervise clinical practicum rotations at affiliated medical facilities.
- Participate in departmental committees related to assessment, evaluation, accreditation, and policy review.
- Compile reports summarizing student outcomes data from various courses within the program.
- Review applications from prospective students for admission into the program.
- Supervised student laboratory and clinical work, offering knowledgeable advice to advance learning and abilities.
- Evaluated students to identify knowledge gaps and conduct thorough assessments.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Contributed subject matter expertise toward improving overall training program and skills displayed by student nurses.
Nursing Department Chair
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Recruited, hired, and supervised faculty members within the department.
- Provided leadership in curriculum development for existing courses and new programs.
- Collaborated with other departments on interdisciplinary projects.
- Served as a liaison between the department and external agencies or organizations.
- Reviewed and evaluated faculty performance for merit increases.
- Advocated for resources necessary to support teaching excellence within the department.
- Mentored faculty members in their professional development initiatives.
- Ensured compliance with university regulations regarding student advising issues.
- Represented the department at internal and external events such as conferences or symposiums.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling classes, and assigning office space.
- Monitored student learning outcomes data to assess effectiveness of course offerings.
- Assisted with the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Organized and directed faculty meetings, retreats, and workshops.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
University of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston
Galveston, TX
08.2013 - 05.2023
- Provided effective instruction and guidance to nursing students in clinical settings.
- Assisted students with clinical skills development through hands-on training.
- Evaluated student performance using established criteria.
- Conducted individual and group meetings with students to review progress.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and other pertinent information.
Clinical Instructor
UT Health Science Center Houston (SON)
Houston, TX
08.2009 - 07.2012
- Implemented clinical teaching strategies to provide students with hands-on experience in patient care.
- Conducted evaluations of student performance, and provided feedback and guidance on areas of improvement.
- Supervised student clinical practicums and provided individualized guidance to support their learning objectives.
- Served as a role model by demonstrating ethical behavior while interacting with students inside and outside the classroom.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX12-2018
Master of Science - Nursing
Union University
Jackson, TN05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union University
Jackson, TN05-2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO12-1989
Skills
- Nursing education
- Course coordination
- Teaching strategies
- Clinical Supervision
- Online Teaching
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Supervisory skills
- Curriculum Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Academic advising
- Performance Evaluation
- Lesson Planning
- Clinical evaluation
- Self Motivation
- Reliability
Institutional Service
- UTHSC-Houston Baccalaureate Degree Council 2009-2012
- Houston Christian University Admission, Progression, and Graduation
(APG) Committee Chair 2012-Present - Houston Christian University Workload Committee 2018
- Houston Christian University Curriculum Committee 2018 - Present
- Institutional Review Board 2018
- Academic Affairs Committee 2022-2023
- Strategic Plan Committee 2022-Present SACSCOC Program Writer 2022-2023
- Opal Goolsby Search Committee 2022-Present
- Faculty Committee 2022-Present
Professional Affiliations
- Sigma Theta Tau International 2010-Present
Houston Christian University (President; Eta Phi Chapter) - American Psychiatric Nurses Association 2016-Present
- National Alliance Mental Illness 2019-Present
- Texas Nurses Association 2022-Present
- National Association of School Nurses 2015-2020
Teaching Experience
University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston School of Nursing (Undergraduate Program)
NURS 3814, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (6 credits), Program Co-Coordinator, Didactic and Clinical
NURS 3526, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (6 credits), Co-Coordinator, Didactic and Clinical
Houston Christian University (Undergraduate Program)
NURS 4414 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, BSN Program (4 credits), Program Coordinator, Didactic and Clinical
NURS 2404 Art and Science of Nursing, BSN Program (4 credits), Didactic and Clinical
NURS 4312 Vulnerable Populations, BSN Program (4 credits), Didactic
NURS 3323 Health Assessment, BSN Program (4 credits) Didactic and Lab
NURS 4415 Community Population Health Nursing (4 credits) Didactic and Clinical (BSN and RN-BSN)
Houston Christian University (Graduate Program)
NURS 5301 Advanced Research, Online MSN Program (3 credits)
NURS 5300 Theory Integration, Online MSN Program (3credits)
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (Undergraduate Program)
NURS 3511 Psychosocial Dimensions of Care (4 credits), Clinical Instructor
OTHER (Research Focus)
Area of specialization is working with patients and families with acute and chronic mental illness.
Research focus is abnormal behaviors of the child and adolescent.
Core Competencies
Program Development, Nursing Education, Patient Care, Patient Advocacy, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Clinical Research, Nurse Training and Development, Leadership, Verbal & Written Communication
Additional Experience
- Upon Request
Timeline
Nursing Department Chair
Houston Christian University
08.2020 - 07.2023
Associate Professor of Nursing
Houston Christian University
08.2018 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
University of Texas Medical Branch- Galveston
08.2013 - 05.2023
Clinical Instructor
UT Health Science Center Houston (SON)
08.2009 - 07.2012
Ph.D. - Nursing Education
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Master of Science - Nursing
Union University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Union University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak Community College
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