Brenda Elmore
Anderson,AL
Summary
Proactive Clinical Nurse Manager with extensive experience mentoring nursing staff and optimizing workflows in a Wound Care Center. Skilled in conducting performance evaluations, managing resources, and implementing educational initiatives to improve patient care. Brings a strong background in wound assessment, healthcare management, and staff development.
Registered Nurse with 31 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing management positions in hospital and wound care settings. Experience spans across med-surgical environments and Wound Care. Passionate about providing programs and services in support of growth and healing for patients and our community. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Athens Limestone Hospital Wound Care Center
11.2021 - Current
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 6-bed Wound Care Center, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
- Counseled families to improve communication.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with continuous assessment of patient needs and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Manage 11 nurses across 6-bed Advanced Wound Care unit.
- Contributed to policy development efforts within the organization, ensuring alignment with best practice guidelines in nursing management roles.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and clerical staff.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Athens Limestone Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Led the development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.
- Assisted in the design of simulation exercises, enhancing hands-on learning experiences for clinical staff members.
- Improved nursing competency through the creation and delivery of targeted training sessions and workshops.
- Supported departmental goals by aligning educational programs with organizational objectives.
- Coordinated continuing education events, connecting nurses with relevant resources to advance their expertise within their respective fields.
- Served as a mentor for junior nursing staff, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting professional growth.
- Reduced medication errors and improved patient safety through targeted educational programs.
- Boosted nurse competency with hands-on training sessions in latest healthcare technologies and practices.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, ALSkills
- Wound assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Healthcare management
- Wound treatment
- Ostomy care
- Wound prevention
- Complex wound care
- Offloading techniques
- Wound Dressing
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Certified Wound Care Professional (CWCP) - Evergreen Certifications 04-2024.
- Wound Care and Ostomy Management certificate - Alabama Hospital Association 01/2024
- Peristomal Skin Complication certificate - ABWM Foundation 10/2023
- Ear Barotraumas competency certificate - Healogics 9/2023
- Nursing Care of the Hyperbaric Patient and Wound Healing - American College of Hyperbaric Medicine 12-2021.
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association 04/2023
- Wound Certification Prep Course 2022 - HMP Education 11/2022
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Athens Limestone Hospital Wound Care Center
11.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Athens Limestone Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Certified Wound Care Professional (CWCP) - Evergreen Certifications 04-2024.
- Wound Care and Ostomy Management certificate - Alabama Hospital Association 01/2024
- Peristomal Skin Complication certificate - ABWM Foundation 10/2023
- Ear Barotraumas competency certificate - Healogics 9/2023
- Nursing Care of the Hyperbaric Patient and Wound Healing - American College of Hyperbaric Medicine 12-2021.
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association 04/2023
- Wound Certification Prep Course 2022 - HMP Education 11/2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Calhoun Community College
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