Colleen McCallum
Victoria
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in conducting comprehensive physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab tests, and prescribing effective treatments for a wide range of conditions across the lifespan. Committed to enhancing patient education and promoting health to empower individuals in maintaining wellness and navigating their journey to optimal health. A strong advocate for holistic care, fostering meaningful relationships with patients to support unique health goals. Proven ability to adapt to diverse clinical environments while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Sprout Family Health
07.2025 - Current
- Performed assessments, diagnosis, treatment and planning of patients across the lifespan.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Larson Mental Health
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Performed psychiatric assessments, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders in the outpatient setting including mood disorders, ADHD, substance use, and serious mental illness. Age ranges 6-65.
Psychiatric Consult Liaison Advanced Practice Provider
Advent Health Porter Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Liaison between the medical inpatient and inpatient psychiatric units, performed psychiatric assessments on patients admitted to the medical floors, ICU and ED, ordered psychotropic medications both daily and PRN meds, completed mental health 72 hour holds for patients meeting the criteria, collaborated with the inpatient hospitalists and surgeons to coordinate care during their medical stays, provided follow up for outpatient psychiatric resources regarding individual therapy and substance use recovery. Ages 16 and above.
Advanced Practice Provider
Kaiser Permanente Advanced Practice Nurse Perinatal Hospital and Home Care Program
07.2015 - 11.2021
- Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating and providing education for mothers and their newborn infants in their homes within 48 hours of discharge from the hospital, as well as premature infants discharged from the NICU. Also made hospital rounds and discharged moms and their newborns. Provided lactation assistance, newborn education, anticipatory guidance, postpartum education, assessing for postpartum depression, hypertension, preeclampsia, hyperbilirubinemia. Preceptor for FNP students.
Assistant Professor/Affiliate Faculty
Regis University
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Assistant Professor in the undergraduate and graduate programs, FNP coordinator operations since 2015, responsible for assisting curriculum development, online and on-ground lectures, membership on the LHSON quality and evaluation committee, clinical oversight for FNP students, preceptor for FNP students, clinical instructor in pediatrics for undergraduate nursing students at Denver Health Medical Center, service to the community by performing school physicals with nurse practitioner students at many underserved schools in the Denver Metropolitan area, clinical faculty for three years at Clinica Tepeyac, an Hispanic underserved clinic in the Denver area, service to the community with nursing students and FNP students at the 9 Health Fair and Project Homeless Connect for 4 years.
Clinical Instructor Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
03.2008 - 07.2015
- Nurse practitioner/advanced practice provider in the emergency department at Children’s Hospital Colorado and in the network of care. Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating ill pediatric patients newborn to 20 years of age who presented to the Children’s emergency department. Over 70% of the patients served at Children’s Hospital Colorado are medically underserved. Preceptor for FNP students.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
St. Anthony’s Hospitals
09.2006 - 07.2010
- Performed sexual assault exams on victims and perpetrators who presented to the St. Anthony’s emergency departments, performed assessments, evidence collection, and referrals for this patient population. Also was an expert witness to testify in court proceedings for the patients that were examined.
Telephonic Medicine Center nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Performed telephone triage and assessment for Kaiser Permanente members/patients across the lifespan.
Affiliate Faculty
Regis University
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Affiliate faculty for the undergraduate nursing program while students doing their pediatric and senior practicum rotations at Denver Health Medical Center.
Clinical Coordinator/Department Education Coordinator
Children’s Hospital Colorado
11.2004 - 07.2006
- Charge nurse of the Aurora urgent care center in the network of care, clinical oversight of nurses and techs in the urgent care, assisted with hiring, evaluations, education of the nurses and staff.
Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Grady Health System
07.1997 - 11.2004
- Registered nurse in the emergency department at Hughes Spalding Children’s Hospital, RN in the pediatric clinics, RN on the Grady Advice Nurse Line, RN and charge nurse of the adolescent primary care and prevention clinic, nurse practitioner in the pediatric emergency/urgent care department at Hughes Spalding Children’s Hospital.
Registered Nurse
Egleston Children’s Hospital/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
07.1994 - 07.1997
- Registered nurse on the pediatric vent pod, pediatric GI unit.
Registered Nurse
Dallas Children’s Medical Center
06.1993 - 07.1994
- Registered nurse on the pediatric cardiac and renal floor.
Registered Nurse
Cross Country/Travcorps Corporation
07.1988 - 06.1993
- Registered nurse on travel nurse assignments in Lake Charles, LA, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital (adult surgical floor, adult telemetry 7/88 to 12/88, 5/89 to 12/89 and 9/90 to 12/90), Fort Myers, FL, Lee Memorial Hospital (step down NICU 1/89-5/89), St. Petersburg, FL, All Children’s Hospital (overflow pediatric stepdown unit, pediatric bone marrow transplant 1/90 to 5/90), Dallas, TX, Dallas Children’s Medical Center (pediatric cardiac and renal unit 1/91 to 1/92), Austin, TX, Brackenridge Children’s Hospital (general pediatric floors 5/90 to 9/90 and 1/92 to 8/92), New Orleans, LA, Charity Hospital (general pediatric floors and PICU 8/92 to 3/93), Charleston, SC, Medical University of South Carolina (pediatric sickle cell and burn unit 3/93-6/93).
Registered Nurse
Royal Alexandra Hospitals
03.1986 - 07.1988
- Registered nurse on general pediatric floors and NICU.
Education
Post-masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate -
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
Cincinnati, Ohio08.2020
Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree - undefined
University of Colorado College of Nursing
Aurora, Colorado05.2012
Master of Science in Nursing Degree - Family Nurse Practitioner
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia12.2002
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree - RN to BSN completion
Clayton State College and University
Morrow, Georgia05.1999
RN Diploma - undefined
Royal Alexandra Hospitals School of Nursing
Edmonton, Alberta01.1986
Skills
- Possess an over twenty-year history as a nurse practitioner with the following skills:
- Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and planning of care of patients across the lifespan using the appropriate testing and diagnostic tools
- Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to manage best practice outcomes
- Utilize evidence-based literature and tools to provide patients with the most up-to-date information
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and the healthcare team to deliver quality and effective care
- Coaching patients and determining their level of understanding of the information provided while ensuring they leave the experience comfortable and safe
- Self-responsibility and accountability for continuing education and learning to ensure knowledge base is strong without gaps
- Have the ability to embrace change and be strengthened by the challenge of implementing change
- Notice trends in population health in the given region and make recommendations based on those findings
- Possess the ability to collaborate and refer to specialists and other members of the healthcare team when appropriate
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, since 2003, expires 2028-02-28
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center, active, expires 2030-12
- ADHD-CCSP (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Certified Clinical Services Provider)
- Basic Life Support, provider, American Red Cross
- Active License: current RN/NP license in British Columbia #1038426 Expires 2026-03
- Have an active MSP provider number in BC
- Former RN licenses in California, Louisiana, Texas, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia and Colorado
- Former NP licenses in Georgia and Colorado
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Sprout Family Health
07.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Larson Mental Health
11.2023 - 04.2025
Psychiatric Consult Liaison Advanced Practice Provider
Advent Health Porter Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2023
Advanced Practice Provider
Kaiser Permanente Advanced Practice Nurse Perinatal Hospital and Home Care Program
07.2015 - 11.2021
Assistant Professor/Affiliate Faculty
Regis University
07.2012 - 07.2017
Clinical Instructor Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
03.2008 - 07.2015
Telephonic Medicine Center nurse
Kaiser Permanente
09.2007 - 09.2008
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
St. Anthony’s Hospitals
09.2006 - 07.2010
Affiliate Faculty
Regis University
09.2006 - 06.2008
Clinical Coordinator/Department Education Coordinator
Children’s Hospital Colorado
11.2004 - 07.2006
Registered Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Grady Health System
07.1997 - 11.2004
Registered Nurse
Egleston Children’s Hospital/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
07.1994 - 07.1997
Registered Nurse
Dallas Children’s Medical Center
06.1993 - 07.1994
Registered Nurse
Cross Country/Travcorps Corporation
07.1988 - 06.1993
Registered Nurse
Royal Alexandra Hospitals
03.1986 - 07.1988
Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree - undefined
University of Colorado College of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing Degree - Family Nurse Practitioner
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree - RN to BSN completion
Clayton State College and University
RN Diploma - undefined
Royal Alexandra Hospitals School of Nursing
Post-masters Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate -
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing