March 2025
Erin
Bussiere
,
RN
Wound Center
Eastern Connecticut Health Network
Manchester
,
CT
United States
What sets Erin apart is her kindness and genuine concern for others. Whether she is comforting a worried patient, mentoring a colleague, or collaborating with other departments to improve processes, Erin consistently goes above and beyond.
Erin Bussiere, Manager of the Wound Care Center at Manchester Memorial Hospital, is the embodiment of a true Nightingale. Erin has dedicated herself to providing exceptional care, leadership, and innovation within our organization. Her tireless commitment has been instrumental in expanding wound care services across Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN), making high-quality care more accessible to patients in our community.
Under Erin’s leadership, the Wound Care Center flourished. She has implemented cutting-edge treatment protocols, fostered a culture of compassion and excellence, and ensured that every patient receives personalized and effective care. Erin’s forward-thinking approach has not only enhanced the quality of services we provide but also solidified MMH's reputation as a leader in wound care.
What sets Erin apart is her kindness and genuine concern for others. Whether she is comforting a worried patient, mentoring a colleague, or collaborating with other departments to improve processes, Erin consistently goes above and beyond.
Her team describes her as an inspiring and approachable leader who is always willing to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Patients often express gratitude for the warmth and empathy they experience under her care—a testament to the heart she pours into her work.
Erin’s contributions extend far beyond her clinical and managerial responsibilities. Her dedication to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment has resulted in a cohesive, high-performing team that consistently delivers outstanding outcomes. Erin Bussiere exemplifies the core values of nursing: compassion, dedication, and excellence.
She is a true asset to Manchester Memorial Hospital and the broader ECHN community. It is with great admiration and respect that we nominate Erin for the Nightingale Award, recognizing her remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those we serve.
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Erin is ECHN's Clinical Nurse Manager for the Wound Care and Podiatry Clinic. She plays a key role in managing the daily patient flow in the Wound Care department, where they see upwards of 30 patients a day.
Erin excels at communicating with practitioners and Wound RNs. She reviews patient charts to identify candidates who would benefit from Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) therapy and initiates the authorization process with Restorix.
Erin has developed strong working relationships with the Nurse Managers on the floors, as well as with Nursing Education, Quality, and Patient Financial Services departments. In addition, due to the absence of a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN), Erin has taken on the responsibility of seeing inpatient Wound consults.
While doing so, she also teaches any floor RN interested in learning basic wound care. Erin is an invaluable resource and asset to ECHN, consistently upholding our Service and Core Values in all of her work.
Under Erin’s leadership, the Wound Care Center flourished. She has implemented cutting-edge treatment protocols, fostered a culture of compassion and excellence, and ensured that every patient receives personalized and effective care. Erin’s forward-thinking approach has not only enhanced the quality of services we provide but also solidified MMH's reputation as a leader in wound care.
What sets Erin apart is her kindness and genuine concern for others. Whether she is comforting a worried patient, mentoring a colleague, or collaborating with other departments to improve processes, Erin consistently goes above and beyond.
Her team describes her as an inspiring and approachable leader who is always willing to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Patients often express gratitude for the warmth and empathy they experience under her care—a testament to the heart she pours into her work.
Erin’s contributions extend far beyond her clinical and managerial responsibilities. Her dedication to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment has resulted in a cohesive, high-performing team that consistently delivers outstanding outcomes. Erin Bussiere exemplifies the core values of nursing: compassion, dedication, and excellence.
She is a true asset to Manchester Memorial Hospital and the broader ECHN community. It is with great admiration and respect that we nominate Erin for the Nightingale Award, recognizing her remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those we serve.
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Erin is ECHN's Clinical Nurse Manager for the Wound Care and Podiatry Clinic. She plays a key role in managing the daily patient flow in the Wound Care department, where they see upwards of 30 patients a day.
Erin excels at communicating with practitioners and Wound RNs. She reviews patient charts to identify candidates who would benefit from Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) therapy and initiates the authorization process with Restorix.
Erin has developed strong working relationships with the Nurse Managers on the floors, as well as with Nursing Education, Quality, and Patient Financial Services departments. In addition, due to the absence of a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN), Erin has taken on the responsibility of seeing inpatient Wound consults.
While doing so, she also teaches any floor RN interested in learning basic wound care. Erin is an invaluable resource and asset to ECHN, consistently upholding our Service and Core Values in all of her work.