Elizabeth Wanjiku Manning, MSN, APRN-CNP, RN
Elizabeth Wanjiku Manning, MSN, APRN-CNP, RN, is a dedicated and highly experienced Nurse Practitioner specializing in adult and geriatric primary care. With over 7 years of Nurse Practitioner experience and a strong foundation of more than 25 years in nursing, she is committed to improving patient outcomes through compassionate, patient-centered care. Her professional focus centers on delivering high-quality healthcare while addressing the complex needs of diverse adult and geriatric populations.
Elizabeth earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio, in 2018, following her RN/BSN degree from the same institution, where she graduated with a 3.9 GPA. She further advanced her expertise through a Post-Master’s Certificate in Palliative Care and specialized training in telehealth for healthcare professionals. Earlier in her career, she completed her RN Diploma at St. Luke’s School of Nursing in North Kinangop, Kenya, and pursued leadership and communication development through the Maxwell Leadership Team.
Throughout her career, Elizabeth has gained extensive clinical experience across multiple healthcare settings. She currently provides adult and geriatric primary care at Abode Care Partners of BrightSpring Health Services and Kirtland Woods of Journey Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation. Previously, she conducted community home visits for primary care with MatrixHealth and delivered palliative care services with Cleveland Clinic, including inpatient care, hospice evaluations, and on-call support. Her earlier experience includes roles in primary care and hospital medicine at MetroHealth Systems, as well as teaching Anatomy and Physiology at Cuyahoga Community College. She also has a strong background in labor and delivery nursing in Kentucky and community health work in Nairobi, Kenya, where she served as an HIV/AIDS educator and maternal health provider.
In addition to her clinical work, Elizabeth is an active member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and has received recognition including the Faces of Care Award from The Greater Cleveland Nurses Association and induction into the Ursuline College Hall of Fame. She is a former Jazzercise instructor and holds a first-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, reflecting her discipline, resilience, and holistic approach to healthcare and life.
• Maxwell Leadership Team - Leadership and Communication Skills Course, 2022–2023
• Ursuline College - Post-Master's Certificate in Palliative Care, 2021
• Ursuline College - Telehealth for Healthcare Professionals, 2021
• Ursuline College - M.S. in Nursing, 2018
• Ursuline College - B.S.N., 2015
• St. Luke's School of Nursing, North Kinangop, Kenya - R.N. Diploma, 1998
• APRN-CNP
• Registered Nurse
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Former Health & Fitness Instructor, Jazzercise Inc. (Retired)
• Faces of Care Award, Greater Cleveland Nurses Association (2016)
• Alpha Sigma Lambda & Psi Chi Honor Society Award (2016)
• Ursuline College Hall of Fame Award (2016)
• AANCP
• Lambda Honor Society
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Iota Psi Chapter (Active Member, 2015–Present)
• HIV/AIDS educator and behavior change facilitator in Nairobi, Kenya
• Community health services including health screening, treatment, referral, and emergency maternity care in underserved populations
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Adult and geriatric primary care
- Palliative and hospice care
- Community-based healthcare
- Telehealth services
- Chronic disease management
- HIV/AIDS education and counseling
- Maternal and community health
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I just love working with older folks - it's something I've been passionate about since I was a kid. Even before I knew I wanted to become a nurse, I was always going to older people's houses to help them fetch firewood, to help them with whatever they needed. My sisters laugh about it because it's just always been part of who I am. Older people need care, and I find so much fulfillment in providing that care. They have great stories, they're usually respectful, and they care about who's caring for them. I've done other things in nursing - surgical nursing, midwifery, pediatrics, med-surg - but geriatrics is where my heart is. I also love health education and teach it a lot to my patients. There's something special about being able to educate and care for the geriatric population.
Locations
Abode Care Partners of BrightSpring Health Services
4934 Fairlawn Rd, Lyndhurst, OH, Cleveland, OH 44124