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
Nursing experience in the areas of intensive care, organ transplantation, CRRT, trauma, and postoperative management
Accomplished assessment skills in clinical and critical care setting
Leadership roles in nursing shared governance
Collaboration with specialty referrals
Knowledge of current, evidence-based policies and procedures
Health screening
Emergency Procedures
Care Plan Development
EMR / EHR
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor
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