Brookings, S.D. – Nov. 4, 2024 – Two new directors, Erin Nielsen, CDM, and Amanda
Peterson, RN, have joined Brookings Health System’s team.
Nielsen was recently brought on as nutrition and food services director. In this role,
Nielsen plans and directs dietary operations for Brookings Health System and manages
all dietary staff. She will also oversee the preparation, storage, delivery and service of
food to all patients, residents and staff patrons as well as ensure proper sanitation and
food safety measures are followed. She will also be responsible for ordering necessary
food, supplies and equipment.

Nielsen is a certified dietary manager and has nine years of experience in dietary
management for healthcare facilities. She most recently served as the director of food
and nutrition for the Avantara Milbank nursing home and rehabilitation facility. She holds
a bachelors degree in nutrition from Kaplan University.

Peterson recently joined as the inpatient care nursing director. In this role, Peterson
coordinates and manages all aspects of care for inpatient, ICU and swing bed patients at
Brookings Hospital. She will work closely with physicians, nursing team members and
ancillary departments within the health system to promote optimal patient outcomes. In
addition, she will assume supervisory responsibilities for the inpatient care staff.

Peterson became a registered nurse in 2020 and has experience in adult and pediatric
ICU, which included roles as a clinical care leader and preceptor. She most recently
served as the RN program manager for newborn screening at Sanford Health in Sioux
Falls. She holds a bachelors degree in nursing from the University of Sioux Falls and a
bachelors degree in health sciences from the University of South Dakota .

Brookings Health’s workforce embodies the spirit of teamwork, working together across
disciplines to care for local patients and residents. Individuals who want to join Brookings
Health System’s Top 20 Rural Community Hospital team can find a position right for
them at brookingshealth.org/Careers .

PHOTO 1: Nutrition and Food Service Director Erin Nielsen, CDM
PHOTO 2: Inpatient Care Nursing Director Amanda Peterson, RN