Nurses at Carle BroMenn Medical Center place patients, their families and our community at the center of their decisions. That is the basis of their professional practice model. The team of nearly 500 registered nurses strives to exemplify the established caring behaviors in every encounter and create the safest environment for the best possible health outcomes.
439
Registered nurses
78.1%
of nurses have at least a Bachelor's degree
43.1%
of nurses have a specialized certification
The Behavioral Health nursing leadership and staff played an integral role in the remodeling of Carle BroMenn’s Mental Health Unit and Addiction Recovery services. Their input on layout, design and product selection aided in keeping patient and staff safety the top priority while also maintaining patient dignity.
Carle BroMenn opened its expanded simulation lab in the fall of 2019. With space for maternity, neonatal, trauma and surgical care simulations, the lab created opportunities for new and experienced nurses to prepare for any situation.
The Stroke Team discovered new ways to educate our community during a pandemic. This included an outdoor presentations for assisted living residents on BE FAST, an acronym for the signs and symptoms of stroke.
After several inquiries from patients, nurses in Obstetrics researched and assisted with development of protocols for the use of nitrous oxide for pain management during labor and delivery. With funding from the Carle Center for Philanthropy, nitrous oxide became a pain management option for laboring women in 2020.
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We encourage our nurses to grow their career through training and education by providing tuition assistance. We also have a Clinical Nursing Ladder, a voluntary advancement program that recognizes and rewards nurses for their professional contributions. Carle BroMenn provides numerous leadership and engagement opportunities giving nurses the chance to grow and contribute.
Each year, Carle BroMenn recognizes nurses with the Brokaw Nurses Alumni Association’s Nursing Excellence Awards.
2021 Award for Excellence in Clinical Care
Justyna understands the importance of professional development in providing high-quality care to patients and families. Not only does she show a personal commitment with certifications in critical care, emergency nursing and trauma, she gives her own time to help teammates grow professionally. She understands when the team improves, the care of patients improves.2021 Award for Excellence in Leadership
Stephanie is viewed not only as an expert in maternity care, but also an expert in leadership. She is sought out for advice and counsel from her peers and other leaders.Stephanie is viewed not only as an expert in maternity care, but also an expert in leadership. She is sought out for advice and counsel from her peers and other leaders. She leads department projects that improve patient care and outcomes. She also gives staff nurses the opportunity to grow and develop their own leadership skills.
2021 Award for Excellence in Mentoring
Angela meets the training needs of new hires and continues to meet with them on a regular basis to provide a safe sounding board. She supports multiple units' shared governance committees, functions as part of the policy and procedure committee and is a resource for many. As an adjunct faculty member for Illinois State University, she provides mentorship to a very important group of individuals - nursing students.
2021 Award for Excellence in Patient Advocacy
Kelly works tirelessly to ensure the safety of all Carle team members. She gave up her Christmas vacation to ensure Carle team members had every opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. She spearheaded the vaccine operation and administered hundreds of vaccines personally. Her love for Carle employees and patients is unmatched.
‘Using Palliative Care Nurses in a Supportive Care Program to Reduce Hospital Utilization for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions'
Allen, A., Frederick L., Hovey, S. (2021)
Journal of Nursing Care Quality: 36 (1):79-83.
‘Standardized Hospital Discharge Communication for Patients With Pressure Injury’
Novy, T., Woith W. (2021)
Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing: 47(3):236-241.
Learn more about what’s been happening at Carle BroMenn Medical Center for our 2020 Annual Nursing Report
Carle offers many opportunities for great nurses.
Carle BroMenn Medical Center has a written plan that guides the organization in determining the proper level of nurse staffing to ensure the highest quality of patient care and safety in conformance with professional nursing standards. The plan follows evidence-based practices, which recommend that nurse staffing in an acute care hospital be determined by the complexity of patient care needs in alignment with available nursing skills. The plan involves a patient acuity system framework, consideration of day-to-day variables, assignment of decision-making authority and a semiannual review of the plan. If you would like more information, please contact the Nursing Resource Office at (309) 268-5389.
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