Anne Carlsen Names Local Nurse Director to Strengthen Care Team

Anne Carlsen confirmed the appointment of Leann Gumke as director of nursing for its Jamestown campus on December 3, 2025. Gumke returns to the organization bringing more than 20 years of experience in roles that include direct support professional, nurse technician, and registered nurse. Most recently she served as a charge nurse responsible for care coordination, staff support, and quality assurance on the Jamestown campus.

Gumke holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Jamestown College and maintains certifications in basic life support, pediatric advanced life support, and nonviolent crisis intervention. She previously served as a basic life support instructor. Organizational leaders cited her clinical leadership and commitment to client and family advocacy in selecting her to lead the nursing team at the campus.

Local residents can expect continuity and focused oversight of nursing operations under Gumke’s leadership. Her background in care coordination and quality assurance targets areas that affect day to day services for clients and their families. Staff support experience indicates attention to workforce stability and training, which can influence scheduling, staffing levels, and the consistency of care available at the Jamestown campus.

The appointment also signals an internal leadership pathway for caregivers who begin in frontline positions. Gumke’s progression from direct support roles into nursing management reflects institutional knowledge of Anne Carlsen’s operations and the specific needs of the Jamestown campus. That institutional knowledge can shorten transition time and strengthen relationships with families who rely on the campus for health and supportive services.

As director of nursing, Gumke will oversee clinical standards and collaborate with other administrators to maintain quality and safety. For Stutsman County families, the change in leadership offers a potential boost in attention to clinical practices and family advocacy on the local campus. Anne Carlsen’s choice highlights a priority on experienced, locally trained clinicians to guide nursing care for the community it serves.