Brewer proficient in health care technology

Health care technology is constantly changing everyday, and Will Brewer is making sure his staff is proficient in using the latest equipment and processes. Brewer is the clinical nurse educator for the emergency department.

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Brewer said he is responsible for the orientation and ongoing training of all emergency nursing staff and technicians.

“I love the field of health care education,” he said.

Brewer added that he always knew he wanted to go into health care, however he wasn’t necessarily sold on being a nurse.

“While in high school, I worked at a local nursing home, and from then on I knew I wanted to be a nurse,” said Brewer.

Brewer’s career began as a staff nurse in the main emergency department.

He also added that he has worked in education as the coordinator of the advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support program.

Brewer obtained his master’s degree in nursing and become a certified emergency nurse (CEN) — a specialty/ advanced certification that shows knowledge and proficiency in the field of emergency nursing.

“When I see that my education has been effective, it definitely makes a difference in the lives of the nursing staff and of our patients,” he said.

Brewer has been with Huntsville Hospital for seven years.

Brewer said its most exciting when he has the opportunity to do what he loves every day.

Brewer was raised in Florence and moved to Huntsville shortly after graduating college.

Brewer said he cannot imagine doing any other job, he loves being a nurse and he firmly believes that nursing is truly a calling.