VIP Biography for
Beverly B. Wheeler, MSN, APRN, BC
 | Beverly B. Wheeler, MSN, APRN, BC |
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Title | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Expertise | Cardiology/cardiothoracic surgery, nursing; Certified ANCC Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Current Organization | National Naval Medical Center |
| Type of Organization | Military hospital |
| Major Product | Healthcare |
| Area of Distribution | Washington, D.C.; Bethesda, Maryland |
| University/Degree | A.A., Nursing and Humanities, Mohegan Community College, Connecticut, 1981; B.S.N. and Gerontology Certificate, 1989; M.S.N., 1991, George Mason University, Virginia; Postgraduate work in pathophysiology and pharmacology, Michigan State University, 1999 |
| Born | November 9, 1946, St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Honors & Awards | Award for Recognition and Dedication of Service, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Engineering and Systems, 1989; Monetary Award, National Naval Medical Center, 1996 & 2000; Nurse of the Year for Research, Virginia Nurses Association, District 8, 1998; Certificate of Completion for Research, Commanding Officer, National Naval Medical Center, 1999; Certificate of Appreciation, Marymount University School of Health Professionals, 2000; Nomination for Senior Civilian Employee for 1st and 2nd quarter of 2000 with Letters of Appreciation by Commanding Officer, National Naval Medical Center; Letter of Commendation by Commander, National Naval Medical Center, Mar. 2003 |
| Published Works | 2 articles in nursing journals, 1992 and 1999; contributor to textbook on nursing, 1994-present; reviews publications and proposed books about cardiac nursing prior to acceptance |
| Affiliations | American Nurses Association; Committee and Task Force Member, 1996-99, American Nurses Credentialing Center; Officer and Board Member at District Level, Committee Chairperson at State Level, Virginia Nurses Association; National Association of Female Executives; Church of the Good Shepherd, Burke, Virginia |
| Hobbies & Sports | Crocheting, gardening, aerobics |
| Career Accomplishments | Selected for Who's Who in American Nursing, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, and Sterling's Who's Who for excellence and leadership in nursing, 1996-present; research co-investigator for "Conflict Management in Nursing Middle-Management"; investigator for "Emotional Aspects of Women after a Myocardial Infarction and Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery"; presented research at National Cardiovascular Conference, San Francisco, California, 1998; consultant and expert witness in malpractice lawsuits involving nurses |
| Work History | Several management positions within the Dept. of the Navy, including the Naval Sea Systems Command and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Engineering and Systems, Washington, D.C., 1974-89; has worked with two civilian hospitals and two civilian home health agencies part time since 1982; Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor, Marymount University, Virginia, present |
| Children | Jeffrey Wheeler and Tami Perez |
| Spouse | Wylie Thompson |
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