Address:
Washington, District of Columbia
Type Of Business:
Military Hospital
Major Product/SVS:
Health Care for Family Members, Retirees, Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen and Other Service Members
Favorite Business Publication:
American Journal of Nursing; The American Legion; Reserve Officer Association Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Swimming, Hiking, Playing and Watching Football, Skiing, Attending Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens Football Games
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, North Carolina Central University (2004); Master's Degree in Nursing and Computer Science, Webster University
Affiliations Awards:
District of Columbia Counseling Association; Reserve Officers Association; Army Liaison Association; North Carolina Central University Alumni Association; Alumni Association of Webster University; Reserve Officer Association; American Nurses Association
Place of Birth:
Goldsboro, NC
Industry:
Military Healthcare
Children's Names:
Brittney, Gerald
Date of Distinction:
1/22/2008
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Lt. Col. Allens' commitment to the practice, procedures and performance separates him from his peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Lt. Col. Allens's greatest career achievement was working with sailors, soldiers and marine officers returning from war and giving them hope.
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of his career were having the opportunity to assist soldiers during the 'Green Ramp' and 'Black Hawk Helicopter' disasters, providing nursing care to 59 wounded casualties and family members.
Charity:
American Heart Association; American Lung Association; Local Church; Various Educational Organizations; Various Museums; Goldsboro Chapel Free Will Baptist Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to her creativity, being detail-oriented, caring nature, working environment.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
He became involved in his profession because of his caring attitude, excellent nursing mentors and the clinical training received from Duke University Medical Center.
Extended Bio Profile:
Lt. Col. Allens assisted a flight nurse on a flight in triaging casualties returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. He ensured that assigned duties were performed with highest standard of care, performances and procedures. He had an opportunity to award Purple Heart to Sgt. William Rich at Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Working in Behavioral Medicine, Mentoring Junior Officers, Promoting Patient Safety, Improving Soldier Performance, Teaching, Researching, Supervising 20-30 Nurses and Paraprofessionals