Cardiothoracic Surgery

Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator: Timothy Ryan, APRN-NP

Cardiac Surgery Nurse Practioner: Ellen Addison, APRN-NP

Rose Meisinger is the Thoracic Surgery nurse coordinator, working with Dr. Rudy Lackner and Dr. Karin Trujillo.  Rose is very experienced, having previously worked as a floor nurse, in surgery, and as a general surgery private practice office manager.  She received her training at  Creighton University, and is well known as a strong patient advocate.

 Rose is past chair of the Susan G. Komen, Omaha Race for the Cure.  She continues to serve on the Race committee.

Terrie Urban is the Cardiovascular Surgery nurse coordinator, working with Dr. Tracy Dorheim and Dr. John Um. Terrie's experiential background includes work as a floor nurse, intensive care nurse, surgical nurse and emergency room nurse. 

Terrie received her education at the University of Nebraska.