WIN Women In Nursing Anthology
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Dr. Shamik Livingston PhD, MHA, BHA, BCNP
CEO, Founder & Visionary Author
Shamika Livingston is a woman of many roles, a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a driven entrepreneur. As the CEO of Grace Avail At Home LLC, a reputable Home Care Agency, she has dedicated herself to providing exceptional care and support to the elderly population and disabled adults, enabling them to maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes.
Quinta Caylor RN
Co-Author
Quinta Caylor is a passionate Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. Having a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and having worked her way up from a nursing assistant to a Nursing Director across several nursing specialties, Quinta has sought to use her nursing experience to impact more individuals outside of the four walls of the traditional healthcare system and formal places where nurses work.
Avalon Soulette Brown RN, BSN
Co-Author
Avalon Soulette Brown is from Newark, New Jersey. She earned her L.P.N. from Essex County Tech in 1983, A.S.N. from Essex County College in 1992, and B.S.N. from Regis University in 2017. She belongs to the American Nurses Association. Avalon Brown has over 40 years of experience in nursing. During her first 18 years, she worked as a post-op GI/GU nurse. For the next 20 years, she worked in the field of dialysis. While working in the dialysis field, she held several titles. (Charge nurse, Anemia Manager, Kidney Transplant Designee, Infection Control Nurse, Vascular Access nurse, Urea Clearance nurse, and three years as a clinical manager.)
Dr. Leslie Antoinette Phillips-Williams
Co-Author
Dr. Leslie Antoinette Phillips-Williams is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. Born and raised in Washington, DC, Dr. Phillips-Williams developed a love for children that inspired her to pursue a career in pediatrics. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from The Catholic University of America and went on to complete her Master's and Doctoral degrees in Nursing at the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Nursing.
Marsharae Cage, BSN RN
Co-Author
Marsharae has served on the frontline as a bedside nurse, as well as various roles in leadership and education. It was through that experience that she discovered a passion for healthcare education and a high demand for qualified staff in the healthcare system. The H.E.A.R.T Academy (Healthcare Education and Resource Training) was established to provide entry-level healthcare education to those individuals interested in becoming a part of the growing medical field.
Kimyette Saunders
Co-Author
Kimyette Saunders is a dynamic and trailblazing Nurse Entrepreneur who has elegantly combined her passions for nursing, personal development, and entrepreneurship to create a transformative journey that's inspiring others in the healthcare field. A visionary with a deeply rooted mission, she advocates for the well-being and empowerment of nurses through her ventures, Saubou Inc. and Saubou Nurse Empowerment Academy.
Quisha Umemba RN
Co-Author
As the CEO of Umemba Health, Quisha Umemba (pronounced "Kwee-shuh oooMEMbuh") brings over 20 years of diverse experience to her roles as a Registered Nurse, Public Health Consultant, and Entrepreneur.
Boasting multiple certifications and an impressive work history, Quisha has developed, implemented, and overseen numerous health initiatives and community collaborations throughout her career. Quisha has worked as a Disaster Response Nurse Leader for the American Red Cross, a Clinic Coordinator for an outpatient endocrinology clinic, a Chief Nurse and Program Manager for a local health department, a Diabetes Nurse Consultant for a state health department, an RN Care Manager for a Federally Qualified Health Center, and a Clinical Programs Training Specialist for a value-based care consulting agency.
Dr Laytonay Hodges
Co-Author
Dr. Latonya Hodges has been a Registered Nurse for 20 plus years. Her focus for the last 13 years has been working as a DNP, Nurse Practitioner dual certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health. Dr. Latonya Hodges is also passionate about education and being the CEO/President of a nonprofit organization, Black Nurses Rock Greater Atlanta. She also works as an adjunct faculty in MSN programs with South University.
Dr. Rita Renee
Co-Author
Dr. Rita Renee, Ph.D. PsyThD., MBA, BSN-RN, is a powerhouse of inspiration and faith. As a dedicated wife, nurturing mother, accomplished author, successful businesswoman, and woman of unwavering conviction, she embodies the essence of strength and determination. On September 1, 2010, Dr. Rita Gibson boldly answered her divine call, leading to the birth of Women at the Well Living Water Ministry, LLC, on October 12, 2010. Guided by a vision to Reach, Reconcile, Restore, Revive, and Release the lost through the transformative message of Jesus Christ, she fearlessly embarked on a mission to change lives and make a lasting impact. Dr. Rita R. Renee stands tall with an exceptional educational background.
Michelle Tinner RN
Co-Author
Michelle Tinner was born and raised in Suffolk, Virginia. Michelle currently
lives in Carrollton, Virginia with her husband of over 10 years; Adrian. She’s
currently the proud owner of Love Thy Neighbor Home care in Hampton
Roads, Va & Eastern Shore, Virginia. She is also the owner of Pretty Girl
Scrubs and the owner of Love Thy Neighbor Kares Foundation.
LaShun Stephen
Co-Author
LaShun Stephen is a dynamic entrepreneur and accomplished business owner known for her expertise in the Personal Care industry as the founder and owner of Nurse Plus Home Care agency, LLC LaShun has dedicated herself to providing and top quality healthcare services and creating a positive impact on her community.
Dr. Kilana Livingston PhD, MHA, BHA
Co-Author
Kilana Livingston is a dedicated and accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who has relentlessly pursued her passion for healthcare and entrepreneurship throughout her career. With an unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others, Kilana's journey has been marked by continuous growth, learning, and a relentless drive to expand her horizons.
Dr. Iris Wright
Co-Author
Iris Wright is a serial entrepreneur and owner of Caring Hearts Telecare, Caring Hearts Birthing Services, Caring Hearts Foundation, Caring Hearts Telecoach, Wrights Virtual Services, Wrights Holdings, Author Iris Wright, and Real Talk with Iris. She has been married to her husband for 12 years. They have a blended family with six children and three grandchildren. Originally from Delaware, they moved to Newport News, Virginia, four years ago, seeking change.
Lakesha Muhammad, LPN
Co-Author
My name is Lakesha Muhammad , LPN I am a mother of five children four girls
and one boy with my son being the last of them all. I graduated from Greatlakes Institute
of Technology of Erie, Pa back in 2017. My journey has been mainly in long term Care
with some hospital and home health here and there. I started this journey in health care
when I was eighteen years old my first job was the care of a quadriplegic. From there I
never looked pack as it became my passion to care for people, it was just so natural for
me. Between then and Until I was about twenty seven, I worked in healthcare mainly
home health until it became not enough at this point I still hadn’t obtained a GED so I
Did just that, after I accomplished my GED I Immediately signed up for nursing school.
Raquell Mccorvey
Co-Author
Raquel McCorvey is a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a diverse background. She initially earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Louisiana State University at Eunice, followed by a BSN and MSN from the University of St. Francis. She then furthered her education with a Psychiatric Mental Health Post-Masters certification from McNeese State University. Throughout her career, Raquel has taught CPR classes, held several leadership positions such as Director of Nursing, Branch Supervisor, and Hospice Triage/On-Call Team Leader, and gained valuable experience in areas such as ER, ICU, Congregational Health, Medical-Surgical, Primary Care, Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care.