Tausha’s Journey from the U.S. Air Force to Northwell

As a top military friendly employer, Northwell Health is dedicated to creating a workplace where our military service team members from all backgrounds can thrive. Read to learn about the inspiring story of Tausha Allen, an emergency department technician at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH), who transitioned from success in the military to success at Northwell.

Tausha’s career with Northwell began when she connected with our Military Liaison Services team in 2022, but her journey in healthcare started long before that. With four years of active duty and five years as a reservist, Tausha’s military experience provided her with invaluable skills and a strong sense of purpose that has directly translated into her role at Northwell Health. As a medical technician in the U.S. Air Force, she played a crucial role in ensuring pilots were medically cleared to fly missions. This opened the door to her current position as an emergency department technician. In her role, she engages in hands-on patient care, assists nurses and providers, and conducts vital signs, EKGs, and point-of-care testing. Her military training instilled in her the discipline and capability to excel in a fast-paced healthcare environment..

Tausha’s personal and professional growth are marked with intention. Before coming to Northwell, Tausha planned her desired career roadmap that included not only becoming an emergency department technologist, but also receiving her nursing education at Adelphi University. In 2023, she applied to Adelphi University for their accelerated nursing program and in May 2024, Tausha was accepted into the program. This is a milestone she will be completing with the support of Northwell’s tuition reimbursement benefit. Upon completion of her nursing program, Tausha’s dream is to work as a critical care nurse at Northwell. She also plans to continue as a reservist and would like to work as a critical care air transport nurse in the U.S. Air Force.

One of the most exciting aspects of Tausha’s role at Northwell is the continuous learning and a collaborative environment. She values the willingness of her colleagues to share knowledge and appreciates the educational interactions with physicians. Recognizing her dedication, Tausha’s managers supported her transition to part-time night shifts, enabling her to balance her job and academic commitments. “The recognition and encouragement I receive from my colleagues and managers is what keeps me motivated,” Tausha says, “I adore the fact that there is so much to learn and that everyone is willing to teach.”

Tausha’s experience demonstrates that with a planning and determination, opportunities are within reach. Her advice for other military service members looking to continue their career journey at Northwell Health is to be intentional about their goals.  Veterans and military service members bring unique skills and perspectives that are highly valued in the workplace, and Northwell is committed to providing resources to support a transition to a civilian career.

Learn more about how Northwell Health supports military service members looking to start their civilian careers.