Over the Back Fence
Kristy Allen
Your name and position
Kristy Allen, Simulation Technician/ Sessional Teacher
Describe your job/role
I began at Monash 16 months ago in a funded position by HWA for the delivery of Simulated Learning to the Lower Murray Region. I coordinate the bookings for the skills lab. I am responsible for controlling the high fidelity manikins during simulation scenarios while our lecturer teaches within the session. I am also a current practicing registered nurse and occasionally teach procedural skills to our medical students.
Why is it important?
My role is important for the delivery of simulated learning to the students of Monash University and to keep Howard Cook company.
What is the best aspect of your work with the School of Rural Health?
The best aspect of my job would be the opportunity I have to work and learn so closely with the university’s lecturer.
When you are not at work, what do you enjoy doing?
When I’m not at work I love being a wife and mum.
What was your most recent holiday destination and why did you choose it?
Sydney – for the shopping!
If you were Emperor for a day, what is one thing you would implement?
I would give us each a set of wings to spread, fly, feel free and have faith.
Surprise us! What is something about you that most of your peers would not know?
I was a competition line dancer (bootscooter)