Jen Albertson, MS, RN, NI‑BC, CNOR, CNAMB
Member of the Colorado ANIA Chapter Since 2025
Current Role: Director of Clinical Services (Beacon Communication, LLC) overseeing Clinical Application Specialists and Informatics staff across the Midwest, West Coast, and Rocky Mountain regions, supporting clinical communication systems, workflow optimization, analytics, and standardization initiatives.
Location: Greater Denver Area
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About Jen
Jen Albertson is a seasoned nursing informatics professional whose career spans perioperative nursing, clinical informatics, and enterprise‑level workflow leadership. Currently serving as a director supporting multiple regions across the United States, she brings strategic vision, technical depth, and a passion for data‑driven transformation to her work.
Keeping it Lite
- Coffee, Tea, or Something Else: Coffee in the morning; Diet Coke throughout the day.
- Star Trek: TOS or TNG: Neither—Jen prefers a break from tech on her off‑time. Her go‑to shows include Yellowstone, Landman, and Real Housewives.
- When will the Tricorder be developed? Jen believes the industry is moving closer to this reality as wearable biosensors, remote monitoring technologies, and AI continue to mature - though diagnostic accuracy and environmental sensing capabilities remain in early stages.
- Informatics Superpower: Vision— Jen combines big picture strategic thinking with attention to operational detail, enabling her to anticipate how emerging technologies will shape workflows, patient care delivery, and change management approaches.
- Certifications: NI‑BC, CNOR, CNAMB, and currently pursuing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
- Education: Master’s degree in Healthcare Informatics from the University of Colorado College of Nursing
Fun Facts
- A former varsity golfer, she earned a scholarship to the University of Northern Colorado.
- Enjoys golf, shooting sports, camping, hiking, paddle boarding, and anything outdoors.
- Values balancing tech‑heavy workdays with “technology detox” time in nature.
ANIA Involvement
Jen has been an ANIA member for approximately one year, following an earlier period of student membership during graduate school. While she has not yet held leadership roles within ANIA, she looks forward to becoming more involved and contributing to the ANIA Colorado Chapter in the future.
Quote
“Ultimately, strategic vision brings technology, workflows, and data into alignment to drive effective care delivery and improved patient outcomes.”
Jen's Message to Colorado ANIA Members:
“Stay active, stay engaged, stay informed. Our strength as an ANIA community comes from connection and exploration. Engage fellow members, ask questions, share insights, and contribute ideas. Progress begins when we step off the sidelines and into the dialogue.”
Be sure to reach out to Jen and connect!