Recognized for advancing wound care and improving patient outcomes through education and innovation
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – June 29, 2026 – Brooke Randol, a clinical nurse specialist at Parkview Health, was awarded the Douglas J. Leonard Indiana Caregiver of the Year Award by the Indiana Hospital Association (IHA) at the 20th annual Indiana Quality and Safety Summit, held June 18 at the Forum Events Center in Fishers, Indiana.
The award recognizes an individual in the healthcare industry whose performance in the delivery of care is considered exemplary by patients and peers. It was named in honor of IHA’s fourth president, Doug Leonard, who led IHA from 2007 to 2017 after a 30-year career working for Columbus Regional Health, where he served as CEO.
“Brooke does amazing things every day for our patients, whether it’s providing care in our clinics, meeting with patients virtually or working with our physicians and nurses to educate them in best practices,” said Juli Johnson, chief nursing and healthcare markets executive at Parkview Health. “She’s a tireless educator and advocate in wound care, and her leadership, innovation and drive directly and indirectly ensure patients are receiving the best quality care possible.”
Randol, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN, CWS, received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Purdue University Fort Wayne and received a Master of Science in nursing from Indiana University Indianapolis in 2022. She started with Parkview in 2013 as a medical/surgical nurse before moving into wound care in 2017. She advanced to the role of clinical nurse specialist in 2022 and now focuses on improving systemwide patient outcomes in wound care.
Through her leadership in wound care, she has advanced patient outcomes across Parkview Health by expanding access to specialized services, implementing evidence-based practices, championing innovative technologies to identify patients at risk for pressure injuries, and helping standardize care across hospitals, clinics and virtual settings.
“Brooke does so many things for our wound care service line from delivering patient care to overseeing clinical research to presenting at regional and national meetings and more,” said Dr. James Edlund, wound care medical director for Parkview Health. “She is a caregiver, connector, teacher and facilitator. We could not ask for a better or more effective clinical nurse specialist in wound care.”
Her unwavering commitment to putting patients first, combined with her ability to drive systemwide improvements that benefit communities across Indiana and northwest Ohio, exemplifies the highest standards of nursing and healthcare excellence.
“Brooke has earned the admiration of patients and colleagues alike through her dedication, expertise and relentless pursuit of better outcomes,” said IHA President Scott B. Tittle. “Her work demonstrates how one caregiver can make a lasting difference—not only in the lives of individual patients, but across an entire health system. Brooke’s leadership and commitment to excellence make her a highly deserving recipient of the Douglas J. Leonard Indiana Caregiver of the Year Award.”
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Brooke Randol, clinical nurse specialist for Parkview Health, received the 2026 Douglas J. Leonard Caregiver of the Year presented by the Indiana Hospital Association. Randol specializes in wound care, delivering direct care to patients as well as providing education and support to caregivers across Parkview hospitals and clinics in Indiana and northwest Ohio.
