Colleen Glynn
Omaha,NE
Summary
Registered Nurse at Nebraska Medicine’s Innovation Design Unit (IDU) since its opening, with leadership experience in shared governance as CPC Chair. Serving as both a staff nurse and Relief Lead on the IDU, I bring a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to supporting unit operations, clinical decision-making, and team collaboration, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and prioritizing patient outcomes, staff engagement, safety, and satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse IDU
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
10.2024 - Current
- Contributed to workflows, culture, and care standards as founding nurse in Innovation Design Unit since opening
- Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting, including advanced assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, and care coordination
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support innovative care delivery and patient safety initiatives
- Selected for Relief Lead training, assisting with unit leadership, patient flow, prioritization, and escalation of clinical concerns
- Clinical Practice Council (CPC) Chair – IDU, leading shared governance efforts and supporting evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives
- Serve as a resource for peers, supporting onboarding and teamwork
Nursing Student
Creighton University
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with registered nurses to deliver exceptional patient care, including vital signs monitoring, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, patient assessments, and education
- Participated in clinical rotations across various medical specialties.
- Preceptorship experience in comprehensive maternity care, including labor and delivery, postpartum support, and Level 2 NICU management
Student Registered Nurse Preceptee
CHI Mercy Hospital- Maternity
Council Bluffs, Iowa
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Completed preceptorship in 11-bed, nurse-driven OB unit, providing comprehensive antepartum, labor, delivery, postpartum, and NICU care.
- Gained hands-on experience in managing labor through titration and monitoring of labor drips and epidural infusions.
- Interpreted fetal heart rates and conducted maternal assessments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Actively participated in cesarean sections, including emergency procedures, delivering support to patients and families in high-acuity situations.
- Demonstrated strong nursing judgment and autonomy in a setting with limited provider presence.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to navigate emotionally intense circumstances during patient care.
Operations Intern
CHI Health
Omaha, NE
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with CHI Health team to deliver quality healthcare services to Omaha community.
- Shadowed managers across various CHI Health clinics to gain insight into operations.
- Created a comprehensive business plan for establishment of a new clinic.
- Assisted in crisis management efforts within a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Creighton University
Omaha, NE08.2024
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration And Policy -
Creighton University
Omaha, NE12.2022
Skills
- Clinical decision-making and prioritization
- Night-shift leadership and operations
- Patient safety and risk management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Shared governance and leadership
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Evidence-based practice application
- Staff mentorship and engagement
- Workflow optimization strategies
- Electronic health records documentation
- Clinical judgment and resource utilization
- ACLS certification
Certification
- Licensed EMT, Illinois Department of Public Health, 2019-2021
- BLS Certified, American Heart Association, 2024 - Present
- ACLS Certified, American Heart Association, 2025 - Present
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse IDU
Nebraska Medicine
10.2024 - Current
Student Registered Nurse Preceptee
CHI Mercy Hospital- Maternity
05.2024 - 07.2024
Nursing Student
Creighton University
08.2023 - 08.2024
Operations Intern
CHI Health
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration And Policy -
Creighton University