Nicholas Chmielewski

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ABOUT NICHOLAS CHMIELEWSKI

Dr. Nicholas Chmielewski leads BRG’s Emergency Care Solutions Team, where he brings a dynamic blend of clinical leadership, informatics expertise, and operational strategy to emergency department (ED) optimization and broader healthcare consulting. With hands-on experience in over 75 EDs across 21 states, he has led transformative projects that have delivered measurable improvements in patient throughput, staffing efficiency, and clinical outcomes.His consulting portfolio includes high-impact engagements at magnet facilities, academic medical centers, and community hospitals. Notable achievements include a $3.35 million labor savings through staffing-to-demand modeling at a Northeast urban hospital, and a $4.57 million benefit at a Midwest Level 1 trauma center, which subsequently earned the Lantern Award. In California, he helped reduce LWBS rates from 7.5% to 1.1%, cut door-to-provider times by 49 minutes, and improved discharge length of stay by 124 minutes. His work also led to a dramatic increase in sepsis compliance rates—from 26% to 88%.Beyond consulting, Chmielewski has held director-level and associate chief nursing officer roles, including interim assignments overseeing multiple departments and sites. His leadership has been described by clients as pivotal in refocusing emergency services toward better trajectories. He is known for hardwiring real-time feedback systems that empower frontline staff and enhance performance accountability.A recognized thought leader, Chmielewski has served on numerous state and national committees with the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), including 3 years on AONL’s Strategic Planning Committee. He also chaired 3 different national committees with ENA and served six years on the Academy of Emergency Nursing (AEN) Board, including its 2022 chairperson. He was instrumental in the passage of Ohio’s Healthcare Workforce Protection Act in 2012 and continues to influence public policy in the state.With a career that bridges clinical excellence, strategic consulting, and policy advocacy, Nicholas Chmielewski continues to shape the future of emergency nursing and healthcare performance improvement.