ELEANOR HOPE GRIMMETT
Auburn,Alabama
Summary
Nursing leader with 11 years of clinical experience in mental health, substance use treatment, and critical care. Currently providing operational oversight as Acting Nurse Manager, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, staff accountability, and Veteran-centered care. Actively participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and care standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Nurse Manager
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
Tuskegee, Alabama
04.2026 - Current
- Provide daily nursing leadership and operational oversight for a residential mental health and substance use treatment program serving Veterans.
- Coordinated staffing, assignments, patient care needs, and daily unit operations, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
- Supervise and support nursing staff and nursing assistants while promoting accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and effective communication.
- Address staffing and operational concerns while maintaining continuity and quality of patient care.
- Support the Veteran admission process, including vital signs, screening procedures, medication-related processes, specimen collection, patient inventories, and coordination with interdisciplinary providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to address Veteran care needs and enhance program operations.
- Provide staff education and reinforcement regarding patient safety, de-escalation, emergency procedures, and organizational policies.
- Mentor and support staff development while encouraging professional growth and continuing education.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and Veteran-centered care.
- Monitored completion of required training, competencies, documentation, and organizational requirements to maintain high care standards.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
Tuskegee, Alabama
01.2023 - 04.2026
- Assisted with nursing leadership and daily operations of a mental health residential rehabilitation program.
- Supported Nurse Manager in staffing, scheduling, staff supervision, performance management, and patient care coordination to enhance operational efficiency.
- Assisted with onboarding, mentoring, education, and competency development of nursing staff to ensure high standards of care.
- Served as a clinical and leadership resource for staff regarding patient care, safety, behavioral health concerns, and operational issues.
- Participated in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives designed to improve Veteran care and program outcomes.
- Participated in environmental-of-care and safety rounds and assisted with identifying and addressing potential hazards.
- Promoted effective communication and collaboration among nursing, medical, behavioral health, and support services to improve patient outcomes.
- Supported staff accountability and professional development.
Inpatient Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
Tuskegee, Alabama
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to Veterans with acute and chronic mental health and substance use disorders, enhancing overall patient well-being.
- Conducted thorough nursing assessments and monitored patients for changes in physical and behavioral health status to ensure timely interventions.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques to promote a safe therapeutic environment.
- Participated in interdisciplinary treatment planning and collaborated with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Advocated for Veterans while promoting patient-centered care, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining patient safety and following established policies and procedures.
- Responded appropriately to changes in patient condition and behavioral emergencies.
Registered Nurse
East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, Alabama
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing orthopedic procedures and recovering from surgical interventions.
- Performed patient assessments and monitored post-operative conditions for changes in patient status.
- Administered medications and treatments safely while monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Managed patient pain and facilitated mobility to enhance recovery following orthopedic procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care and optimize recovery outcomes.
- Advocated for patients and families, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with their needs.
- Responded appropriately to changes in patient condition and clinical emergencies.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Executive Track
Walden University
12-2027
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
South University
12-2014
Skills
- Nursing leadership progression
- Mental health expertise
- Multidisciplinary team leadership
- Staff development commitment
- Patient safety focus
- Effective communication skills
- Priority management skills
- Professional development commitment
- Veteran-centered care
- Quality improvement initiatives
Certification
- Registered Nurse — Alabama
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- PMDB Trainer
Personal Information
Title: BSN RN
Leadership And Professional Responsibilities
- Acting Nurse Manager
- Assistant Nurse Manager
- PMDB Trainer
- Staff Mentor
- Staff Education and Competency Development
- Environmental-of-Care (EOC) Rounds
- Patient Safety Initiatives
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Supervision and Development
- Staffing and Scheduling
- Performance Management
- Interdisciplinary Team Coordination
- Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Operations
- Veteran Admissions and Care Coordination
Additional Clinical Experience
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Emergency Department (ER)
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Inpatient Mental Health
- Substance Use Treatment
- Residential Rehabilitation
Timeline
Acting Nurse Manager
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
04.2026 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
01.2023 - 04.2026
Inpatient Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
11.2020 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
East Alabama Medical Center
01.2018 - 11.2020
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Executive Track
Walden University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
South University