In 2012, Ms. Nancy Ann Beasom published a book of poetry, titled "Growing and Knowing."
PUNTA GORDA, FL, December 18, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Nancy Ann Beasom with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Ms. Beasom celebrates many years' experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Now a retired occupational therapist and consultant, Ms. Beasom accumulated more than 20 years of professional excellence with the Embreeville Center in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, on behalf of the Department of Public Welfare. Hired as an occupational therapist in 1975, she proceeded to acquire the roles of a supervisor and mental retardation unit manager. Additionally, she worked in consulting for a private practice in West Chester, for the Chester County MHMR Unit in West Chester, as well as Elwyn, Inc., one of the oldest and largest care facilities in the U.S., for Brian's House in West Chester and for Home Health Care Agency in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Since 2005, Ms. Beasom has been employed as a pottery instructor on Princess Cruise Lines. A talented artist, she formerly worked as a craftsman in West Chester for 10 years designing silver jewelry before becoming an occupational therapist.
While working at the Center, Ms. Beasom played an instrumental role in the design of an onsite accessible kitchen for patients. Written up in the local newspaper for her contributions, she was also recognized by the state government at its open house. Ms. Beasom spoke about the successful project at several area conferences thereafter, inspiring other facilities to also create similar accessible kitchens.
Involved in her community since retirement, Ms. Beasom has served as the vice president of the First Presbyterian Church of Punta Gorda. She has also become a prolific writer. In 2012, Ms. Beasom published a book of poetry, titled "Growing and Knowing."
An alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, Ms. Beasom acquired a Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy in 1958. She is a registered and licensed occupational therapist in Pennsylvania and Florida. Moreover, Ms. Beasom is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. A celebrated Marquis listee, she has been featured in over a dozen editions of Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in the World and Who's Who of American Women.
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