Kelley Allen, Nurse for the Neonatal Transport Team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in nursing. Allen received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Belmont University in 2002
As the charge nurse for the neonatal transport team at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Ms. Allen is responsible for supervising the team, overseeing nurses during orientation, credentialing and quality control, and managing bedside care in the neonatal intensive care unit and for babies in need of medical care at outside facilities. She enjoys specializing in caring for babies. In 2004 and 2005, she was the president and vice president of the Middle Tennessee Association of Neonatal Nurses and participated in We Care for Kids Day at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital for the past three years. Ms. Allen takes pride in her team, the neonatal transport team, being certified as air medical transport professionals. She attributes her success to her parents who instilled in her a great work ethic and taught her to give her best efforts at all times.
Currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Neonatal Nursing, Ms. Allen also received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lipscomb University in 1996. A certified CPR instructor and NRP instructor, she is a member of the Middle Tennessee Nurse Practitioner Association and the Middle Tennessee Association of Neonatal Nurses. She hopes to become a nurse practitioner and continue working at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in the transport field. She would also like to work as a liaison for quality control and safety for the transport team.
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