Kristen Abbott-Anderson
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Results-oriented professional with expertise in organizational development and effective communication. Known for championing student success programs, shifting unit culture, and leading collaborative initiatives, ready to leverage strengths to enhance educational outcomes and community partnerships.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean- College of Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
01.2023 - Current
- Championed student success programs and support services campus-wide, fostering an environment conducive to student achievement.
- Led strategic planning sessions to align departmental goals with university objectives, enhancing overall departmental direction.
- Oversaw recruitment, training, and evaluation processes for academic staff.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders to enhance university partnerships and outreach efforts, expanding institutional impact.
Professor of Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, Minnesota
08.2014 - 07.2023
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, enhancing practical skills and building confidence.
- Facilitated engaging lectures and discussions, enhancing student participation and comprehension.
- Conducted research on nursing practices to refine teaching methods and course content.
- Collaborated with faculty to create innovative teaching strategies, improving overall classroom instruction.
- Evaluated student performance through written assignments and examinations for accurate assessment.
- Led interdisciplinary teams to address community health care issues through targeted outreach programs.
- Participated in university committees focused on curriculum design and assessment processes.
- Attended national conventions to network with peers and discuss trends in higher education.
RN Practice
Various Settings
Portland, Oregon
03.1983 - 11.2022
- Provided direct patient care in diverse healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Advocated for patients by ensuring their basic rights, values, and beliefs were respected.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management strategies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on hospital policies and best practice standards.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI12-2014
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR08-2007
Diploma - Nursing
Linfield Good Samaritan School of Nursing
Portland06-1983
Skills
- Clinical research oversight
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient education
- Educational leadership and academic administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Community health initiatives
- Organizational development and skills
- Faculty development and collaboration
- Staff development
- Data analysis
- Time management
- Change management
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Data analysis
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- Member Advisory Committee for the AACN/AONL; contributor to the Academic/Practice Playbook published 2025
- Director- International Family Nurses Association, Board of Directors
- Active manuscript and presentation reviewer
- Hospice Volunteer: Lily Hospice
- Member: AACN, NLN, Sigma Theta Tau International, Hospice & Palliative Care Nurses Association, and the American Holistic Nurses Association
Accomplishments
- Distinguished Nursing Alumni, Linfield Good Samaritan School of Nursing, 2023
- American Cancer Society Doctoral Student Scholarship, $30,000, 2011-2015
Timeline
Dean- College of Nursing
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
01.2023 - Current
Professor of Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
08.2014 - 07.2023
RN Practice
Various Settings
03.1983 - 11.2022
Ph.D. - Nursing
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Warner Pacific University
Diploma - Nursing
Linfield Good Samaritan School of Nursing