​Professional Background

Michelle has built a distinguished career in healthcare leadership and long-term care management, advancing steadily from frontline caregiving roles to top-level executive positions. Her broad background across clinical, administrative, and governance roles has equipped her with a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within healthcare. Her areas of expertise include:

• Healthcare Administration – Strategic oversight of daily operations in senior care and healthcare facilities, including compliance, budgeting, and organizational leadership.

• Nursing Leadership – Drawing on her Practical Nursing background to strengthen patient care quality, support nursing staff, and improve workforce development initiatives.

• Long-Term Care Management – Leading with a resident-centered philosophy, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and fostering an environment where both residents and staff thrive.

• Training & Mentorship – Committed to cultivating the next generation of healthcare leaders through mentorship, training programs, and professional development opportunities.

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Professional Experience

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Executive Director
Provides executive leadership, overseeing daily operations, compliance, and financial performance.

• Develops strategic initiatives to improve quality of care and operational efficiency.

• Fosters a culture of resident-centered care and staff empowerment.

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Skilled Care Administrator
Directed all aspects of facility management, including staffing, compliance, and resident services.

• Implemented workforce engagement strategies to reduce turnover and improve employee satisfaction.

• Strengthened regulatory compliance and improved quality metrics through targeted initiatives.

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Assisted Living Administrator

• Led operations with a focus on resident-centered care and individualized service planning.

• Created staff development programs that improved both retention and quality of care.

• Enhanced compliance practices and strengthened relationships with residents’ families.

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Other Skilled Care Roles 

• Admissions Coordinator Managed the full admissions process, supported families during transitions, and ensured seamless resident onboarding.

• Evening House Supervisor Supervised staff and evening operations, maintaining high standards of resident care.

• Charge Nurse Provided direct nursing care, supervised CNAs and Med Aides, and supported care planning.

• Medication Aide & CNA Delivered daily resident care, administered medications, and built foundational skills in patient support.

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Board & Governance Leadership

Michelle also extends her leadership beyond direct healthcare operations through governance and community service. She has served as:

• At-Large Member, Central Community College Board of Governors (2024 – 2028)

• District 1 Representative, Central Community College Board of Governors (2021 – 2023)

In these roles, she helps guide institutional strategy, supports workforce development initiatives, and advocates for educational pathways that strengthen Nebraska’s healthcare workforce.

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Education

• Master's of Public Health (MPH) – University of Nebraska Medical Center (in progress)

• Bachelor’s Degree, Health Care Management 

• Associate of Applied Science, Practical Nursing

• Associate Degree, Long-Term Care Management

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Professional Affiliations

• Member, Nebraska Healthcare Association

• Member, Nebraska Nurses Association

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Professional Summary

With nearly twenty years of experience spanning every level of healthcare—from Certified Nursing Assistant to Executive Director—Michelle Broekemier brings unmatched dedication, expertise, and perspective to her work. Her career reflects a consistent commitment to resident-centered care, regulatory excellence, and workforce empowerment.

Michelle is known for her ability to balance compassionate leadership with operational effectiveness, ensuring that facilities not only meet compliance standards but also deliver meaningful, dignified care to every resident. Her progression from frontline caregiver to healthcare executive has shaped her belief that the strength of a healthcare organization lies in both its people and its purpose.

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