Continuing Education Sessions

Session 13 | Empowering Nurse Leaders: A Guide to Coaching, Mentoring, and Managing for Success

Day: Monday, July 22
Time: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Type/Topic: Leadership / Workforce
Room Location: Gatlin A-1

Session Summary

In this enlightening presentation, presenters will explore the critical distinctions between coaching, mentoring, and managing in nursing leadership. Based upon the Q3 Strategic Leadership Collaborative curriculum, which deploys the Baldrige Framework for Performance Excellence and Tresane’s leadership model and team development framework, attendees will learn valuable insights to empower nursing managers to navigate their dynamic roles clearly and confidently. Leveraging hands-on practical experience in operations and clinical improvement, nurses will understand why proactive staff management and team building are crucial to managing teams effectively, improving operational efficiency, and delivering high-quality care.

Presenters

David Baumgartner

CEO | Tresane, LLC

About the Presenter

David Baumgartner, PCC, ITCA, SHRM-SCP, has worked with healthcare leaders and teams for nearly 3 decades. He has been recognized as an invaluable resource when leaders face significant challenges. He has supported mergers and acquisitions, turnaround efforts, cultural alignment, and leadership changes. His approach has earned him a reputation as a trusted mentor and colleague. David was among the first people in the world to receive advanced team coaching accreditation and is a published author.

Wendy LaBate

RN Consultant | AbleHearts Consulting Services, LLC.

About the Presenter

Recognized SNF Clinical and Operations leader with extensive experience in nursing leadership, team building, QAPI, quality measures and outcome improvement. With over 35+ years in post-acute settings serving in operations, nursing, and quality leadership roles. Currently supporting center leaders in care area specialty and systems design, regulatory compliance, nursing model redesign, resident satisfaction improvement, and team engagement.

Kelly Smith

Director, Healthcare Services | Q3 Healthcare Consulting, a Division of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland and Gund

About the Presenter

Dr. Kelly Smith holds a doctoral degree in Aging Studies, is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality, and holds a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. Through her knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and professional experience, Dr. Smith focuses on quality and process improvement across the long term care continuum. Recently, Q3 joined forces with Saltmarsh, Cleaveland and Gund to leverage their combined expertise, resources, and capabilities to better serve their clients evolving needs.