Michelle Lingner, FNP-C, RN-BSN, RNFA, is an advanced practice nurse and trauma nurse practitioner at ECU Health, working within a 1,000-bed Level 1 trauma center. With an extensive clinical background as a registered nurse and a registered nurse first assistant (RNFA), she has become a recognized voice in healthcare for clinical workplace culture and peer-to-peer influence. Known for her focus on leading without formal authority, she champions practical strategies to address clinician burnout, optimize communication loops, and streamline emergency department throughput. Lingner frequently shares her insights on self-management, clinical handoff efficiency, and building high-performance care cultures across healthcare operations, recently appearing as a featured expert on the Baird Group's industry platforms to discuss healthcare team dynamics.