Tangela Hales

Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Multistate License, Mississippi Board of Nursing | 2004–Present

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)– Board Certified, ANCC | 2024–Present

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) – National League for Nursing | Year Certified – Presen

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association | 2004–Present

NLN LEAD | 2022

Mississippi Nurse Leadership Institute | 2017

Leadership Mississippi | 2018

AACN Essentials Champion | 2021–Present

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) – National League for Nursing | 2025

Nurse’s Health Study 3 – Boston, M.A.

Member2025 - Present

· Study sponsored by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of

Public Health

Jackson Heart Study – Diabetes and Obesity Working Group
Member | 2018–2023

· Contributed to interdisciplinary research and community health strategies aimed at addressing the high burden of diabetes and obesity among African American populations in Mississippi.

· Provided nursing and community health perspectives to support culturally responsive, evidence-based recommendations impacting regional policy and population health.

Mississippi Health Disparities Advisory Group
Presenter / Participant | [Insert Year]

· Contributed to statewide discussions on health equity, chronic disease disparities, and community-based intervention strategies targeting underserved populations in Mississippi.

· Shared insights on nursing’s role in addressing social determinants of health through academic-community partnerships, culturally competent education, and evidence-based practice.

National League for Nursing (NLN)
Summit Abstract Reviewer | [Insert Year(s)]

· Served as a peer reviewer for submitted abstracts to the NLN Summit, evaluating proposals for scholarly rigor, relevance to nursing education, and alignment with NLN’s core values of excellence, integrity, diversity, and innovation.

· Contributed to the selection of high-quality presentations focused on nursing education, faculty development, simulation, and health equity.

· Supported national academic dissemination and the advancement of evidence-based teaching practices in nursing

Mississippi Diabetes Coalition

·  Collaborated with state health leaders to establish a multi-sector coalition addressing diabetes prevention, education, and policy across Mississippi.

·  Contributed to statewide strategies aimed at reducing disparities in diabetes outcomes through community engagement, education campaigns, and access to care initiatives.

·  Represented nursing on the coalition, bringing expertise in health equity, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

·  Participated in the development of toolkits, legislative briefs, and public awareness efforts targeting underserved populations.

2012 – Present: Member, Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi District IV

· Minority nurses’ association in Mississippi

· Participate in bi-annual health fairs in underrepresented communities.

2012 – Present: Member, Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi District IV

· Minority nurses’ association in Mississippi

· Participate in bi-annual health fairs in underrepresented communities.

2011 – 2016:Developer & Trainer, Community Health Advocate Training Program – The University of Mississippi Medical

Center.

· Developed and implemented community health advocate training program to address health literacy and to train lay community leaders on patient navigation.

· Partnered with religious organizations, high schools, colleges, medical schools (PA, D.O., and MD), and other community-based organizations and associations.

· Trained over 1,500 Community Health Advocates representing organizations regionally and nationally.

Mississippi Nurses Association

Deans and Directors Council

LEAD Project

Belhaven University – School of Nursing
Jackson, MS | 2021–Present

· Preceptor for graduate students in the MSN in Nursing Education track during the 2021–2022, 2022–2023, and 2023–2024 academic years, providing one-on-one mentorship in clinical teaching, course development, simulation design, and classroom delivery.

· Currently serving as preceptor and advisor to a doctoral nursing student, offering direct guidance on the development of a dissertation focused on nursing education and leadership.

· Assisted with DNP project planning, including refinement of the PICOT question, literature review, intervention design, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

· Provided manuscript review, IRB preparation support, and guidance on data collection tools and outcome evaluation frameworks.

Hinds Community College – Associate Degree Nursing Program
Jackson, MS | 2015–2021

· Precepted several graduate students enrolled in MSN Nursing Education programs, supporting their academic practicum requirements through co-teaching, exam development, simulation facilitation, and outcome-based student evaluation.

· Mentored novice faculty on academic testing strategies, curriculum alignment, and classroom management as part of their clinical practicum objectives.

· Provided individualized feedback on capstone projects and served as a mentor for students exploring transitions from clinical to academic roles.

Hales, T.  Keynote Speaker“Nurse Leadership”, Nursing Legislative Summit.

(2018)

Hales, T.  Podium Speaker, “Accepting the Nurse Leadership Challenge”, Mississippi Nurses (2017)  Association Conference.

Podium Speaker, “Accepting the Nurse Leadership Challenge”, Mississippi Nurses

Hales, T.

Foundation.

(2017)

Hales, T.  Podium Speaker, “Managing Your Diabetes”, McComb, MS.

(2017)

Hales, T.  Podium Speaker, “Nursing Beyond the Bedside”, Vicksburg, MS.

(2017)

Hales, T.  Podium Speaker, “Breast Cancer Prevention”, Delta Sigma Theta, Incorporated (Laurel

(2016)  Chapter) 2016

Hales, T.  Panel Moderator, “Giving Diabetes the Blues in Mississippi” Mississippi Diabetes (2013)  Coalition.