1. Denise W. Finley
2603 Hoffman Drive, NW
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 852-5120 home
(256) 527-5720 cell
(256) 726-7287 work
dwfinley614@hotmail.com
dfinley@oakwood.edu
EDUCATION
RN-BSN-MSN, Nurse Educator
Walden University
October 2014
RN-BSN-MSN, Nurse Educator
Chamberlain College of Nursing
May – August, 2014
Graduate Certificate, Adult Learning
Certificate Conferred: December, 2012
Walden University, Online
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Graduate Degree, Master Public Health, General
Degree Conferred: August, 2011
Walden University, Online
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Public Health Practicum
March, 2011- August, 2011
Alabama Department of Public Health
Judy Smith, MPH, RN
Public Health Area 2, Administrator
B.S. Oakwood University
Organizational Management
Huntsville, Alabama
A.D.N. Oakwood University
Huntsville, Alabama
Professional Nursing, 1994
EMPLOYMENT
8/2013- Present
Oakwood University, Allied Health Department
Huntsville, Alabama 35896
Adjunct Faculty: Introduction to Public Health
8/2012 - Present
Oakwood University, Center for Academic Success
Huntsville, Alabama 35896
Adjunct Faculty: Orientation Seminar
2. 2008 Present
Oakwood University, Department of Nursing
Huntsville, Alabama 35896
Office Manager
• Organizing department task and needs
• Collect and maintain faculty credentials
• Hired, trained and supervising student employees and reported work time
• Prepare written communication for distribution to co-workers and students
• Coordinate department workshops with vendors and interviewers
• Demonstrated on-line library services for department faculty
• Facilitate and manage all academic testing supplies
• Customer service representative
• Manage budgetary allocations and expenditures
• Assist with student registration and updating student data records
• Co-developed student and alumni questionnaires
• Maintain statistical data for analysis
• Train and adapt to new information technology procedures
• Assist in the planning and implementation of department programs/special events
2002-2008
Ellen G. White Estate, Oakwood Branch
Huntsville, Alabama 35896
Administrative/Research Assistant
• Performed duties as interim to the director for fourteen months as requested by the Ellen G.
White Estate, Main Office, Silver Spring, Maryland
• Organized, planned, and managed the day-to-day operations of the Branch Office
• Safeguarded and supervised the use of the Ellen G. White materials housed in the facility for
patron use
• Served as a resource and reference person for community and University patrons
• Received and cataloged materials received
• Hired, trained and supervised student employees
• Assisted in research and compilation documents
• Scheduled, organized and co-lectured presentations to education majors on the use of Biblical
program technology in teaching
• Coordinated tours for students out of state
1999-2002
Oakwood University, Department of Records
Huntsville, Alabama 35896
Office Manager/System Analyst
• Managed the general day-to-day operations of the department
• Developed a training manual for new student workers
• Hired, trained and supervised student workers in the office
• Computed and submitted time cards for student workers
• Prepared correspondence for department and students
• Processed official documents for students
3. • Ordered supplies and maintained financial records
• Coordinated convocation and commencement regalia
1992-1999
Kenneth E. Pitts, M.D., PC
185 Whitesport Drive, SW, Suite 4
Huntsville, Alabama 35802
Nurse Manager/Administrative Assistant
• Scheduled and managed patient flow and procedures
• Prepared post-partum teaching manual for OB Medicaid waiver participants
• Provided patient-teaching and prenatal classes for clients
• Reviewed all laboratory, sonograms and biopsy results and notified physician of abnormal values
and/or results
• Responsible for managing Sobra Medicaid reimbursement
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
1994-Present
Alabama Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 303900
Montgomery, AL 36130-3900
Affiliation: Registered Nurse
2009-Present
American Public Health Association
800 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20001-3710
Affiliation: Student Member
COMMITTEE
2009-2011
Oakwood University
Department of Student Services
Judicial Committee
7000 Adventist Blvd, NW
Huntsville, AL 35896
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
2011-present
Kenneth E. Pitts, MD., PC
185 Whitesport Drive, SW, Suite 4
Huntsville, Alabama 35802
Employed as an Consultant in the selection, purchase and use of a practice management
(PM)/electronic medical records (EMR/HER) software for the use in his obstetrical/gynecological
practice. Will participate in training physician and nursing staff for meaningful use after
installation and set up.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
2004-2014
New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church
Adult and Teen Sabbath School Teacher
Health Ministries Coordinator
4. Local Church Elder
4906 Blue Spring Road, NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35810
Responsibility: Member of the Church and Elders Board. Duties included: leadership,
visitation, teaching, and the decision-making process in church direction.
2008 Financial Peace University Co-Facilitator
Dave Ramey, Financial Peace University 4-week Workshop
Co-facilitator: Shaunda Roach-Matkin
5. REFERENCES
Carol E. Allen, PhD, RN
130 Steeplechurch Court
Huntsville, Alabama 35806
(256) 830-8936
callen1946@gmail.com
Karen Anderson, PhD, RN
Oakwood University
7000 Adventist Boulevard, NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35896
(256) 726-7293
kanderson@oakwood.edu
Edith Fraser, Ph.D.
10005 Kodiak Drive, SW
Huntsville, Alabama 35803
(256) 881-3982
edith.fraser@aamu.edu
Arlene L. Johnson, PhD, RN
(256) 604-1095
(301) 891-4037
aljohns57@gmail.com
Judith G. McClain Smith
Area Administrator – Public Health Area 2
Public Health Preceptor
P.O. Box 1628
Decatur, Alabama 35602
(256) 340-2113
judy.smith@adph..state.al.us
Craig H. Newborn, Ph.D.
137 Thunderbird Drive
Harvest, Alabama 35749
(256) 851-0705
6. REFERENCES
Carol E. Allen, PhD, RN
130 Steeplechurch Court
Huntsville, Alabama 35806
(256) 830-8936
callen1946@gmail.com
Karen Anderson, PhD, RN
Oakwood University
7000 Adventist Boulevard, NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35896
(256) 726-7293
kanderson@oakwood.edu
Edith Fraser, Ph.D.
10005 Kodiak Drive, SW
Huntsville, Alabama 35803
(256) 881-3982
edith.fraser@aamu.edu
Arlene L. Johnson, PhD, RN
(256) 604-1095
(301) 891-4037
aljohns57@gmail.com
Judith G. McClain Smith
Area Administrator – Public Health Area 2
Public Health Preceptor
P.O. Box 1628
Decatur, Alabama 35602
(256) 340-2113
judy.smith@adph..state.al.us
Craig H. Newborn, Ph.D.
137 Thunderbird Drive
Harvest, Alabama 35749
(256) 851-0705