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Ellen M. Brinkman

Ellen M. Brinkman

MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Plattsmouth,NE

Summary

Enthusiastic and seasoned nursing professional credentialed and licensed as a family nurse practitioner in Nebraska. Comprehensive experience of over 9 years in acute and critical care, with educational clinical experience in family practice, women's and pediatric health, as well as endocrinology in urban and rural settings. Recognized as a leader in quality improvement and leadership positions.

Overview

4
4
Certifications
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU

Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
02.2017 - Current
  • Advisor, Nebraska Medicine Nursing Quality Council.
  • Chair, Nebraska Medicine Nursing Quality Council.
  • Nurse Executive Council Representative
  • Quality and Patient Safety Steering Committee
  • Surgical ICU Quality Champion
  • 2019 SICU Nurse of the Year
  • Relief Lead Nurse
  • Member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
  • Delivered age-appropriate high level care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients involved in trauma, organ transplantation, and post-surgical procedures
  • Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
  • Participated in ICU departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care and to decrease ventilator-associated pneumonia and pressure injuries occurrences

Staff Registered Nurse, Solid Organ Transplant

Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
01.2013 - 02.2017
  • SOTU Quality Council
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Clarkson College
Omaha, NE
01.2017 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Clarkson College
Omaha, NE
08.2010 - 12.2012

Pre-Nursing

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
08.2008 - 05.2010

Skills

    Interpretation of diagnostic labs and procedures

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Certification

AANP

Timeline

Staff Registered Nurse, Surgical ICU

Nebraska Medicine
02.2017 - Current

Master of Science - Nursing

Clarkson College
01.2017 - 12.2020

Staff Registered Nurse, Solid Organ Transplant

Nebraska Medicine
01.2013 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Clarkson College
08.2010 - 12.2012

Pre-Nursing

University of Nebraska - Lincoln
08.2008 - 05.2010
Ellen M. Brinkman MSN, APRN, FNP-C