Her Story
About Elise
Elise Webb, RN, MSN-Ed, CCM, is a seasoned nursing professional and Nurse Case Manager with 30 years of experience in healthcare. Her career encompasses complex care management, patient education, community outreach, nursing leadership, and healthcare resource coordination. In her current role with ECU Health, she manages care for patients with complex chronic conditions while helping underserved populations access essential healthcare and community resources. Her work includes coordinating with healthcare providers across North Carolina, educating patients on illness prevention and management, and supporting individuals and families in achieving better health outcomes. In addition to her clinical career, Elise has extensive experience in nursing education and academic leadership. She serves as an Adjunct Nursing Professor at Post University and previously served as an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Earlier in her career, she served as Program Coordinator of Allied Health and Nursing Instructor at Wilson Community College, where she developed healthcare training programs, mentored faculty, coordinated clinical education, and supported students pursuing healthcare careers. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing Education and Teaching from the University of Phoenix, along with earlier nursing education leading to her RN credentials. Throughout her career, Elise has remained committed to service, education, and compassionate patient care. She has contributed to community outreach initiatives including food drives, and efforts supporting underserved populations, reflecting her commitment to improving access to resources and strengthening communities. Her professional philosophy is grounded in trust, honesty, compassion, and integrity, while her advice to the next generation emphasizes self-care, avoiding burnout, remaining true to oneself, approaching patients without judgment, and doing the hard work necessary to make a lasting difference.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Elise
01What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have received is that I cannot effectively help others if I do not first take care of myself. I have learned the importance of taking care of myself, avoiding burnout, and remembering that my needs and health matter too. This is especially important for women in nurturing professions, who are often raised to prioritize caring for everyone else. Self-care is essential to sustaining a meaningful and successful career.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to anyone entering nursing and other caring professions is to never lose yourself. Do not allow the noise or judgments of others to determine who you are or how you practice. Take the time to make your own assessment, understand what each patient truly needs, and approach every situation without judgment. Most importantly, never take the easy way out. Be willing to do the hard work, because your dedication and effort will ultimately pay off. Finally, be the nurse who can combine competence, compassion and confident to make a difference in every life you touch!
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me are trust, honesty, compassion, and integrity. Honesty is especially important because effective care depends on people being willing to communicate truthfully. I believe in doing what I say I am going to do and honoring my commitments because your word is one of the most important things you have. These values guide how I care for patients, work with colleagues, teach students, and interact with people in my personal life.
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