Anne E. Allen, MSN, RN, CPHQ
Reedsburg,WI
Summary
Nursing executive with progressive leadership experience spanning clinical practice, quality improvement, workforce development, and system transformation. Recognized for driving measurable improvements in patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, workforce stabilization, and cost containment. Proven ability to align nursing practice, education, and professional governance with organizational strategy across complex healthcare systems.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Aspirus Health
Portage, WI
04.2024 - Current
- Direct oversight of over 200 FTEs for Medical-Surgical, ICU, OB, ED, Urgent Care, Surgical Services, Infusion, Dialysis, Nursing Supervision, Cardiopulmonary Services, Patient Experience, and Volunteer Services, with a combined annual budget of approximately $13 million.
- Leads planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice, budgets, workforce planning, and continuous quality initiatives across inpatient and outpatient departments.
- Drives system initiatives including Pathway to Excellence, workforce stabilization, and clinical transformation.
- Reduced contract RN staffing costs by 40% and eliminated contract RN staff within the Emergency Department over 18 months.
- Established Youth Student Apprenticeship Program through partnership with the Wisconsin Workforce Development and CESA5; and Wisconsin HOSA – Future Healthcare Professionals partnership to strengthen workforce pipelines.
- Chairs the System Readmissions Workgroup.
- Facilitates expansion of telehealth options.
- Engages regularly with local legislatures through hospital visits and town hall meetings to educate and advocate on current issues.
Director of Quality Improvement
Aspirus Health
Portage, WI
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Oversaw enterprise quality measurement and reporting, infection prevention, risk management liaison activities, and regulatory compliance to ensure adherence to standards.
- Led organizational performance improvement strategy, including RCA and FMEA initiatives.
- Improved 7-day patient safety event closure rate by 15% within six months.
- Re-established 30-Day Readmission Reduction interdisciplinary workgroup.
- Revamped provider peer review process and established Provider Practice Evaluation Committee to enhance clinical oversight.
- Facilitated visual management boards and daily safety huddles across inpatient units.
- Acted as Quality Partner to Pharmacy and Oncology System Functional Teams, facilitating collaboration on quality improvement initiatives.
- Contributed to the system MIPS/MACRA Workgroup as a member.
Manager of Specialty Clinics & Wellness Center Registration
Aspirus Health
Portage, WI
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Operational and clinical oversight for eleven specialty clinics and interim management of two primary care sites.
- Shared leadership responsibility for 109 direct reports.
- Managed thirteen departmental budgets, ensuring fiscal accountability and resource allocation.
- Guided provider groups in understanding and achieving clinical value program metrics.
- Led Epic EMR implementation and rollout, enhancing clinical workflow and data accessibility.
- Represented clinics on system Quality & Patient Safety and MIPS/MACRA committees.
Clinical Quality Improvement Advisor
Wisconsin Hospital Association
Fitchburg, WI
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Led statewide healthcare quality improvement initiatives targeting HAIs, sepsis, falls with injury, opioid alternatives, and readmissions, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
- Acted as liaison to Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center during COVID-19 response, facilitating communication and coordination among healthcare providers.
- Advocated for expanded access to COVID-19 testing and supplies, ensuring hospitals had necessary resources for effective patient care.
RN Clinical Quality Improvement Coordinator
Divine Savior Healthcare
Portage, WI
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Facilitated interdisciplinary quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Spearheaded transition from PQRS to MIPS, aligning performance metrics with updated regulatory standards.
- Prepared organization for Joint Commission accreditation and surveys, ensuring compliance with quality benchmarks.
Public Health Nurse
Sauk County Health Department
Baraboo, WI
10.2009 - 04.2016
- Managed emergency preparedness, prenatal care coordination, employee health, and EHR systems to enhance service delivery.
- Secured funding for Nurse Family Partnership Program to expand support for at-risk families.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced communicable disease follow-up processes.
Registered Nurse
Reedsburg Area Medical Center
Reedsburg, WI
05.2002 - 04.2010
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient, PACU, and ambulatory nursing care to enhance patient recovery and satisfaction.
- Contributed to unit-based quality assurance and policy development to improve care standards and patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Leadership & Health Care Systems
University of Colorado Denver
Denver05-2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Viterbo University
La Crosse08-2005
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Madison Area Technical College
Madison06-2002
Skills
- Nursing & Clinical Practice Leadership
- Workforce Development & Stabilization
- Professional Governance & Shared Decision‑Making
- Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance (TJC, CMS)
- Evidence‑Based Practice
- Performance & Process Improvement
- Population Health & Data Analytics
- Budget Oversight & Resource Optimization
Certification
Registered Nurse – Wisconsin, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, National Incident Management System (700, 800), Incident Command System (100–400), FEMA Certified Public Information Officer, Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program Certification
Board Membership
Board of Directors Treasurer - Wisconsin HOSA - Future Health Professionals
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Aspirus Health
04.2024 - Current
Director of Quality Improvement
Aspirus Health
05.2023 - 04.2024
Manager of Specialty Clinics & Wellness Center Registration
Aspirus Health
10.2020 - 05.2023
Clinical Quality Improvement Advisor
Wisconsin Hospital Association
04.2019 - 10.2020
RN Clinical Quality Improvement Coordinator
Divine Savior Healthcare
04.2016 - 04.2019
Public Health Nurse
Sauk County Health Department
10.2009 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
Reedsburg Area Medical Center
05.2002 - 04.2010
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Leadership & Health Care Systems
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Viterbo University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Madison Area Technical College