Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Awards
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Russ Brenneman

Riverton,UT

Summary

I am a highly accomplished, passionate and dynamic Clinical Nurse Educator with 32 years of experience. I specialize in biotech/pharma, specialty medications, rare diseases, advocacy groups, and fostering cross-functional collaborations to optimize patient outcomes. I have a proven ability to enhance learning outcomes for patients and caregivers success. Adept at developing and implementing effective training programs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering collaborative team environment. Known for adaptability, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills, consistently delivering impactful results.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Education Manager II

Genentech Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2025
  • Company Overview: A Member of The Roche Group
  • Delivering comprehensive educational programs for patients and caregivers facing conditions such as: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), Multiple Sclerosis, NMOSD, Hemophilia, Allergic Asthma, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria, and Food Allergies. Providing 1:1 education in-person and/or virtual settings and group sessions.
  • Building relationships with key customers in Neurology, Pulmonary, Hemophilia, and Allergy practices to increase knowledge of products and services to improve overall patient experience.
  • Actively supporting local advocacy groups by participating in local advocacy events. Providing in-services to groups on specialty medications, living with current disease state, and access.
  • Engaging with key accounts and providing key insights on chronic and rare diseases.

Senior Clinical Coordinator II

Genentech Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: A Member of The Roche Group
  • Providing In-services for Pulmonary accounts on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and specialty medication use.
  • Educating IPF patients and caregivers in disease process, medication use, and support services. Presenting to Advocacy support groups with IPF (Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation).
  • Strategically collaborating with cross functional Respiratory partners to meet business objectives.
  • Achieving all Clinical Coordinator brand objectives every year.

Infusion Nurse/Cardiopulmonary Nurse Specialist

Accredo Therapeutics Inc
01.1997 - 12.2015

Accredo Therapeutics Inc., Salt Lake City, UT

Infusion Nurse/Cardiopulmonary Nurse Specialist

Infusion Nurse responsibilities for adult and pediatric patients including central line care, accessing Implanted Ports, administering and educating Patients/Caregivers in IV, Subcutaneous, Inhaled, and oral therapies for Rare Diseases. Instructing patients, caregivers, and parents in PIV placements and accessing Implanted Ports.

  • Building strong relationships with health care providers, patients, caregivers, and advocacy groups. Providing education for rare disease support groups.
  • Exceeded expectations consistently as evidenced by yearly reviews.
  • Recognized for delivering exceptional care to patients and building strong professional relationships with accounts and advocacy groups.
  • Assisted in obtaining Joint Commission Health Organization Accreditation in 2013, 2010, 2007, 2004, 2001, and 1998 for Salt Lake City, UT branch.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2003

Associate of Science Degree - Nursing

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
03.1993

Skills

  • Expertise in Therapeutic Areas: Respiratory, Hematology, Neurology, Immunology, Cardiology, and Endocrinology
  • Patient education
  • Disease State Management
  • HCP Education
  • Specialty Pharmacy
  • Rare Disease
  • Product Knowledge
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Advocacy Support Programs
  • Patient Advocacy & Care
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Accomplishments

• West team lead for Clinical Education Managers Community of Practice ensuring relevant updates on access, brand, and patient education. Information and updates disseminated across the West team.

• Ocrevus Education Task Force (2023), Implemented program for Ocrevus and MS education for patients and caregivers.

• Led informative sessions for advocacy support groups, including Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, National Hemophilia Foundation, and National MS Society, to enhance community support and knowledge.

• Comprehensive Live or virtual group and/or 1:1 educational programs tailored to patients and caregivers facing conditions like MS, NMOSD, IPF, AA, CSU, and food allergies.

• Achieving all brand objectives through strategic execution and fostering valuable partnerships with advocacy groups, enriching our outreach efforts.

Certification

Certified Registered Nurse of Infusion CRNI

Cardiopulmonary Nurse Specialist

Timeline

Clinical Education Manager II

Genentech Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2025

Senior Clinical Coordinator II

Genentech Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2020

Infusion Nurse/Cardiopulmonary Nurse Specialist

Accredo Therapeutics Inc
01.1997 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Associate of Science Degree - Nursing

Weber State University

Awards

• More Successes Awards
• CC/CS Collaboration Awards
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
• Most Inspirational in Nursing Award