Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

"Andy" Lundstrom, APRN-BC, AGACNP, is a nurse practitioner with significant experience in acute care internal medicine. He received his bachelor’s degree at the Bryan College of Health Sciences in Lincoln, NE, majoring in nursing sciences with a minor in healthcare management. He completed his master's degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Nursing in Omaha, NE.

Andrew is board-certified as an adult gerontological acute care nurse practitioner. Prior to joining Community Healthcare Partners, he worked with Inpatient Physician Associates on the hospitalist team at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. Before completing his master's, he worked for eight years in the cardiovascular ICU at Bryan Medical Center and as a ventricular assist device coordinator for Bryan Heart. He also served as a graduate assistant and was a clinical instructor for undergraduate nursing students. 

Ashley started her health care career by attending Methodist College where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. While working at Methodist Hospital, she went back to school for her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (Family Nurse Practitioner) from Creighton University. She comes to us with years of advanced practice knowledge, expertise, and skills. Ashley is extremely versed in all thing's health and wellness. She prides herself on being incredibly organized, precise, and emerges herself in the latest research to help better her practice.

When not working incredibly hard, you can usually find Ashley on a walk with her husband and puppy, spending time with her family, or watching the Minnesota Vikings. Ashley enjoys family practice medicine because she believes that whole self-wellness is the key to living a long, happy, healthy life.

Christy Ott is a board-certified Physician Assistant with over two decades of experience delivering patient-centered care across primary care, urgent care, and occupational health settings. She has formerly practiced with Nebraska Medicine Immediate Care Clinics and as a contracted provider with Signify Health, where she performed Medicare Wellness in-home evaluations.

Previously, Christy served for 13 years at Memorial Community Hospital & Health System in Blair, Nebraska, where she provided comprehensive care spanning family medicine, urgent care, and occupational health. She has also held long-term clinical roles at CHI Health in Missouri Valley, IA, and Southwest Family Physicians in Omaha, NE, consistently offering accessible, evidence-based care in high-volume environments.

Christy earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2000, following her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1998. She is NCCPA certified and holds active licensure in the state of Nebraska. Additional credentials include:

• DOT Certified Medical Examiner
• BLS certified

Known for her calm, thorough approach and ability to build rapport with patients across the lifespan, Christy remains passionate about preventive care, patient education, and improving health outcomes in both clinic and community-based settings.

Cindy completed her BSN in 2000 through Creighton University and her MSN through Clarkson College in 2017. She worked to formalize the palliative care program at Mary Lanning Health Care in Hastings. As the palliative care nurse practitioner, she saw patients at the hospital, nursing homes, ALFs, and in their homes within a 60-mile radius of Hastings. She has also been the in-house provider at Edgewood Assisted Living since 2020.

Cindy resides in Juniata, Nebraska, with her husband. They have three children and four grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her grandkids and gardening. She commutes to Lincoln two days a week.

Deb Bussey is an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, board certified by the ANCC. She began her nursing career over 33 years ago obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UNMC. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings including the past 10 years as a wound, ostomy and continence nurse. She strongly believes in lifelong learning and graduated in 2023 with a Master of Science Nurse Practitioner degree. She enjoys the challenges presented in working with the adult and geriatric population.

Deb resides in Lincoln with her husband and has 3 adult children living in the Lincoln and Omaha area. She enjoys spending time with family, outdoor activities, gardening, exercising, traveling, and caring for her dogs and cats.

Jenny is a part-time Wound Care Nurse Practitioner at Community Healthcare Partners, bringing with her a wealth of experience in wound care. She graduated from Purdue University in January 2021 with her APRN and has had a diverse career in nursing. From 2001 to 2021, Jenny worked as a Licensed and Registered Nurse in various settings, including hospital nursing, home health nursing, where she also served as the Director of Nursing, and as an Infusion Clinical Liaison. Since 2021, Jenny has been with Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, specializing as a Wound Care and Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioner. She has a strong passion for patient-centered care and enjoys collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional wound management and support throughout the surgical process. 

In her personal time, Jenny enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  

Kara Walker is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a diverse clinical background spanning urgent care, cardiology, and home-based health assessments. She currently practices at Heartland Urgent Care, where she delivers acute care services including patient evaluation and treatment, suturing, diagnostic interpretation (labs, radiographs, and testing), medication management, and STD counseling. She is proficient in Codonix EMR and excels in high-paced clinical environments.

Her previous roles include conducting in-home health assessments with Signify Health and serving as a cardiac Nurse Practitioner with Pioneer Heart Institute, where she managed hospital admissions, discharges, overnight calls, and inpatient rounding. During this time, she worked with both Epic and NextGen EMR systems.

Kara earned her Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kansas Wesleyan University. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and holds active APRN and RN licenses in the state of Nebraska.

She is an active member of both the Nebraska Nurse Practitioners and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development and excellence in clinical practice.

Lana Wood is a native of Wakefield, Nebraska. After graduating from Wayne State College with a degree in Psychology, she attended UNMC and received her BSN going on to work inpatient Cardiology and in Home Health Care. In 2006, she enrolled at Clarkson College in Omaha where she earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Lana has been a Nurse Practitioner in Omaha and Lincoln since 2009, specializing in Urgent Care, Home Health Care and Aesthetics. She is married and has one daughter.

Renee Schmidt is a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner who earned her Master’s degree in Family Nursing Practice from Clarkson College in Omaha in April 2019. With a diverse background, Renee has extensive experience in orthopedics, cardiology, geriatric and acute rehabilitation, long-term primary care, hospice, and women’s health. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she worked as a scientist, bringing a unique perspective to her clinical practice.

As a Nurse Practitioner, Renee is passionate about providing individualized care and building strong, personal relationships with her patients. She values the opportunity to educate and empower her patients, helping them make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Outside of her professional life, Renee enjoys spending quality time with her family. When she is not at her kids sporting events she enjoys reading, boating, traveling and going to concerts

Taylor Harding is an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. She began her nursing career as a CNA/Med Aide while going through nursing school. She graduated from Nebraska Methodist College with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While working at Methodist Hospital, she went back to school for her Doctor of Nursing Practice. She enjoys taking care of the Older Adult Population and providing them with quality and effective care. 

Taylor lives in Elkhorn with her husband and two kids. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. 

William is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of combined clinical experience in emergency medicine, mental health, primary care, and military health systems. He holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Gonzaga University and is known for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in both civilian and military settings.

William previously served as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner at Community Hospital in Fairfax, Missouri, managing a wide range of acute medical and trauma cases. He also has significant mental health experience, independently overseeing care for over 700 patients at Family Connections, Inc., through both in-person and telehealth services.

During his Navy service (2017–2021), William held key leadership roles, including Family Medicine Division Officer and Medical Emergency Manager at Naval Branch Health Clinic Everett, and Department Head of Deployment Health at Naval Hospital Oak Harbor. He led medical readiness initiatives for thousands of service members and played a vital role in launching the Navy’s MHS Genesis EHR system. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Lieutenant.

William holds certifications in ACLS, PALS, BLS, and ATLS, and is licensed as an APRN, RN, and CNP, with a DEA license and TS/SCI clearance.

A proven leader and clinician, William is recognized for his ability to guide healthcare teams, adapt under pressure, and uphold excellence in every aspect of patient care.