ANN NELSON
Nursing at Dudley Rd, Hartford, CT

License number

Connecticut E30439

Issued Date

Sep 11, 1967

Expiration Date

Apr 30, 2017

Professional information

Family Research And Provider Education Coordinator At Nami Connecticut

Position:

Family Research and Provider Education Coordinator at NAMI-CT

Location:

Greater New York City Area

Industry:

Hospital & Health Care

Work:

NAMI-CT - Hartford, CT since Jan 2008 - Family Research and Provider Education Coordinator NAMI-CT Apr 2007 - May 2009 - Family Education Coordinator NAMI-CT 2001 - 2007 - Volunteer in Family-Centered Mental Health Advocacy Yale University School of Medicine; Department of Anesthesiology May 1991 - Aug 1993 - Research Nurse with High Risk Cardiac Patients

Education:

Duke University 1977 - 1980
BSN, Nursing

Skills:

Clinical Research, Mental Health, Healthcare, Mental Health Education, School Based Mental Illness Awareness, Arts Based Mental Health Curriculum, Legislative Advocacy, Mental Illness, Youth Empowerment, Social Justice, Faith-based, Family Caregiving, Health Advocacy, Awareness Raising, Expressive Arts, Program Development, Adolescents, Treatment, Interventions, Stress, Case Managment, Pediatrics, Crisis Intervention, Grants, Psychotherapy, Nonprofits, Research

Interests:

Reducing stigma associated with mental illness through education and advocacy among diverse mental health stakeholders including schools, legislature, faith-based community, mental health providers and the criminal justice system. Utilize the arts as an avenue for reducing mental illness stigma, as well as personal contact with individuals living with a mental illness who are in recovery.

Honor & Awards:

Duke University, Cumme Laude Sigma Theta Tau- Nursing Honor Society Rookie Parent of the Year Award- Devereux Glenholme School Person of the Week- Shoreline Times Newspaper Keep the Promise Coalition "Extra Mile" Award for Legislative Advocacy