Continental Who's Who

Laura B. Brinkley, APN

Laura B. Brinkley, APN, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a 2014 Pinnacle Professional of The Yearin the field of Healthcare as a result of her role as Office Manager with Gibson Area Orthopedics. Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services employs more than five hundred individuals, residing in over forty area communities. The hospital strives to be a model of excellence in community based healthcare, and they offer personalized and professional healthcare services to the residents of the neighboring communities.  

As Office Manager, Laura’s duties include the oversight of daily operations, program management, inpatient management, and patient safety. She also helps mentoring nursing students and advanced practice nurses. In addition, Laura maintains affiliation with the National Association of Clinical Providers, National Association of Professional Women, ISPAN, and NAON. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, knitting, gardening, travel and horseback riding. Laura owns two horses, and  is charitable towards organizations including St. Jude’s  Children’s Research Hospital, National Army Rangers  Association and The Hope House.  Throughout the course of her education and training,  Laura received her Master of Science degree in Healthcare  Administration from the University of St. Francis, and  graduated from the University of Kansas Medical Center with her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. For more information, please visit www.gibsonhospital.org.