Courses Taught

• NU 130 Medical Terminology
• NU 306 Pharmacology
• NU 324 Child and Family Health Clinical Instructor
• NU 350 Professional Roles and Issues

Current Projects

• Currently working toward publication of paper for Journal of Community Health Nursing

Achievements

• 2001 Alabama Institute for  Deaf and Blind Employee of the Year: Office of Health, Evaluation and Outreach
• 2006 Outstanding Master’s Student Award: The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing
• 2006 Peer Mentor Award: The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing
• 2006 Excellence in Writing Award: The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing

Education & Career

• 2011 DNP The University of Alabama
• 2006 MSN The University of Alabama
• 1983 BSN Jacksonville State University
• Adjunct Faculty The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, DNP Peer Mentoring Program

Clinical Interests

• End of Life Care
• Down Syndrome
• Autism

Service Activities

• The University of Alabama Alumni Association
• Jacksonville State University Alumni Association
• Member, Lakeside Hospice Board of Director
• Member, Quality Assurance committee for Lakeside Hospice
• Member, Parent Advocate for Down Syndrome (PADS)
• Member, North Talladega County Association of Retarded Citizens (Arc)

Professional Organizations

• Sigma Theta Tau (STT)
• Case Management Society of America (CMSA)

Publications and Presentations

• Keith, L. (2011). Improving influenza immunization rates through a specialized clinic review. A poster presentation at The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, DNP Intensive
• Keith, L., Perez, E., Smith, M., Swanson, M., (2012). Mentoring the diverse DNP student. A poster presentation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, DNP Intensive