Colleen Allen
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering diverse clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, health literacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Low-Risk Obstetrical Consultant
Mom Care Docs, Edmonton O-Day'min PCN
Edmonton, AB
06.2018 - Current
- Invited back to role by physician group when returned to Canada
- Developed educational materials for patients, families, & staff to foster understanding of healthy pregnancy
- Improved patient outcomes by developing evidence-based practices & clinical tools for patient care
- Created presentations, infographics, website content & patient resources
- Managed monthly meetings with physician group to discuss clinical strategies to improve efficiency & quality of patient care
Registered Nurse Immunizer
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Educated patients on vaccine safety and efficacy, addressing concerns & promoting informed decision-making
- Provided compassionate care during immunization appointments, making patients feel comfortable throughout the process
Research Nurse Patient Journey Project
Refugee Health, Ambulatory & Primary Health Care
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with patients from the Refugee Health program using in-person language interpreters
- Identified themes from interviews & presented findings to Refugee Health team with recommendations for improvements to the service based on patient feedback
- Expedited study timeline by efficiently coordinating participant scheduling, follow-up appointments & data entry tasks
Teaching Assistant
School of Health & Society, University of Wollongong
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Facilitated face-to-face tutorial sessions & managed online discussion forums
- Helped with grading assignments & tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results
Research Nurse Refugee Health
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
Wollongong & Sydney, NSW, Australia
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Established strong working relationships with patients, families & healthcare providers to facilitate seamless coordination of care throughout the research process
- Streamlined data collection processes by implementing an electronic record systems, resulting in more accurate & efficient data analysis
- Increased patient retention rates within the longitudinal study through consistent engagement efforts such as regular phone calls or check-ins to address concerns or questions about the research process
Registered Nurse
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Wollongong Hospital
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Completed Australian College of Nursing 'Immunisation for Registered Nurses'
- Vaccinations for staff & newcomers to Australia including providing catch-up schedules for remaining vaccinations
- Contact tracing for measles outbreak in a local hospital
- Screening & follow-up for staff blood/body fluid exposures
- Tuberculosis screening/TSTs/treatment for staff, refugees & community referrals, home visits to provide DOT, monthly follow-ups for latent TB.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments of newly-arrived Australians to identify appropriate tuberculosis screening or treatment, vaccine schedules & follow-up
Registered Nurse
Opioid Dependency Program Edmonton, Alberta Health Services (AADAC), Edmonton
11.2008 - 09.2011
- Worked within an interdisciplinary care team
- Effectively assessed clients, dispensed medication & provided teaching.
Registered Nurse Low-Risk Obstetrical Consultant
Mom Care Docs, Edmonton O-day'min (Oliver) PCN
Edmonton, AB
10.2008 - 09.2011
- Introduced RN role into shared-care family medicine OB practice (see current description above)
- Developed group visits for patients.
Research Assistant - Intermittent Catheter Use
Dr Katherine Moore, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
09.2006 - 07.2009
- Recruited & managed subjects for double-blind multi-centre study
- Strengthened partnerships with community hospitals that led to enhanced recruitment strategies & increased study enrollment exceeding study expectations for our site
- Established strong working relationships with patients, families & healthcare providers to facilitate seamless coordination of care throughout the research process
Teaching Assistant
Pharmacology - Nurse Practitioner Program, Dr Kathleen Hunter, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Supported in preparing & grading exams throughout the semester.
- Facilitated invitations & scheduling of guest lectures for each pharmacology topic from multiple disciplines of healthcare professionals
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW, Australia07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB09.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2000
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Improvement
- Interpersonal Skills
- Qualitative & Quantitative Research
- Knowledge Sharing & Presentation Skills
- Workload Management
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Excellent Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Website content
Programs
- Accuro EMR
- Alberta NetCare
- Canva
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
Publications
- Assessment and management of problems related to the male reproductive system, Moore KN, Allen C, Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing 2nd Canadian Edition, Lippincott, 2008
- Current evidence on intermittent catheterization: Sterile single-use catheters or clean reused catheters and the incidence of UTI, Getliffe K, Fader M, Allen C, Pinar K, Moore KN, Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 34, 3, 289-296, 2007
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Nurse Immunizer
Alberta Health Services
01.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse Low-Risk Obstetrical Consultant
Mom Care Docs, Edmonton O-Day'min PCN
06.2018 - Current
Research Nurse Patient Journey Project
Refugee Health, Ambulatory & Primary Health Care
09.2017 - 12.2017
Teaching Assistant
School of Health & Society, University of Wollongong
01.2016 - 06.2017
Research Nurse Refugee Health
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
05.2013 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Wollongong Hospital
02.2012 - 07.2013
Teaching Assistant
Pharmacology - Nurse Practitioner Program, Dr Kathleen Hunter, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta
01.2009 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse
Opioid Dependency Program Edmonton, Alberta Health Services (AADAC), Edmonton
11.2008 - 09.2011
Registered Nurse Low-Risk Obstetrical Consultant
Mom Care Docs, Edmonton O-day'min (Oliver) PCN
10.2008 - 09.2011
Research Assistant - Intermittent Catheter Use
Dr Katherine Moore, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta
09.2006 - 07.2009
Master of Public Health -
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Alberta