Cheryl Smith

Nurse Educator - Clinical Nurse Specialist · Brookwood Medical Center

Nurse Birmingham, AL

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
11 years
since Aug 2015
Gender
Female

Experience

Nurse Educator - Clinical Nurse SpecialistCurrent
Brookwood Medical Center
Since Aug 2015 · 11 years · Birmingham, AL

Education

University of Phoenix
Master's of Science in Nursing · Nursing Education
2010 – 2015
Bevill State Community College
Associate's Degree · Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
1992 – 1994
Samford University
Bachelor of Business Administration
1986 – 1988
Auburn University
1984 – 1986

Skills

Oncology Nursing Psychiatric Care Project Management Operations Management Team Management Nursing Education Nursing Process Nursing Documentation Geriatric Nursing Home Care Medical Surgical Healthcare Management Nursing Healthcare Hospitals Hipaa Emr Bls Patient Safety Strategic Planning Physician Relations Customer Service Healthcare Information Technology

About Brookwood Medical Center

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
100 to 499
Revenue
$10M to <$50M
Office Location
2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL

Professional Overview

Cheryl Smith is a Nurse Educator - Clinical Nurse Specialist, currently affiliated with Brookwood Medical Center, based in Birmingham, AL. As a nurse, Smith contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Birmingham, AL. They have been with Brookwood Medical Center for 11 years. Smith holds academic credentials, including Master's of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education and Associate's Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, from University of Phoenix and Bevill State Community College. Core competencies include Oncology Nursing, Psychiatric Care, Project Management, Operations Management, Team Management. Brookwood Medical Center operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 100 to 499 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Birmingham, AL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,763 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Cheryl Smith is one of them.
  • 6,300 Nurses are based in AL (out of 16,429 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 96 contacts at Brookwood Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in AL: $97,000 – $145,000 (median $113,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in AL: Uab Medicine (302), Huntsville Hospital (269), Children's Of Alabama (107).
  • 7% of Nurses in AL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 65% of Nurses in AL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting Nurse

Registered nurses are among the most in-demand healthcare professionals in the US. Recruiting RNs directly via personal contact data significantly reduces time-to-fill compared to job boards. When recruiting nurses, highlighting shift flexibility, signing bonuses, and professional development opportunities increases response rates.

Browse all Nurses →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cheryl Smith located?

Cheryl Smith is based in Birmingham, AL. They are currently affiliated with Brookwood Medical Center.

What is Cheryl Smith's specialty?

Cheryl Smith specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Nurse Educator - Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Where does Cheryl Smith currently work?

Cheryl Smith currently works at Brookwood Medical Center. They have been there for 11 years.

What is Cheryl Smith's educational background?

Cheryl Smith attended University of Phoenix and Bevill State Community College.

How do I contact Cheryl Smith for recruiting?

HealthTal provides direct email address and phone number for Cheryl Smith. Subscribe to access full contact details including personal email, direct dial, and LinkedIn profile.

How do I recruit a Nurse?

Recruiting nurses typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for nurses across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a Nurse in AL?

Nurses in AL typically earn $97,000 to $145,000 annually, with a median of $113,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

Similar Professionals in AL