This month, our Employee Spotlight shines on Beverly Lewis-English, MSN, RN, Clinical Nurse Manager. Beverly has been employed at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center for 18 years, beginning her career as an LPN on 3 South and then transferring to MediSys East New York. She returned to 3 South after becoming a registered nurse.
Beverly was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She attended P.S. 233 and is a graduate of Samuel J. Tilden High School. Beverly received an Associate Degree in paralegal studies from the New York City College of Technology, then went on to receive her LPN certification from the Vocational Education & Extension Board (VEEB). Beverly obtained her Associate Degree in Nursing from the Helene Fuld College of Nursing, then received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in Nursing Leadership degrees from the Grand Canyon University. She is a member of Sigma Theta au International Honor Society of Nursing.
She has three children, two daughters and one son. She enjoys spending her free time with family and friends. She loves to meet new people and learn about various cultures. She also values quiet time just relaxing at home. Beverly enjoys traveling. Her favorite places are Guyana, South America where her parents are from, and also the Dominican Republic. One day she hopes to visit Thailand.
Beverly likes different types of food and is always willing to try foods from other cultures. She enjoys different types of music, and in high school, she played the saxophone and the piano. She likes to entertain and to plan events. In everything she does, she places God first and believes in the importance of family, integrity, and living a full and purposeful life.
Beverly served six years as an Army Reservist and that experience taught her discipline, leadership, adaptability and to have a commitment to helping others.
Beverly enjoys working at Jamaica Hospital because it is where she grew up professionally. She continues to be inspired by the diversity, resilience and strength of the community that we serve. Working at Jamaica Hospital has afforded her the opportunity to make a direct impact on providing quality patient care alongside an exceptional team of nurses, physicians, and support staff. We are pleased to have Beverly as a member of our staff and look forward to continue working with us for many more years in the future.
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