LINCOLN P. GARRISON
Wellington,CO
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with 22+ years of expertise in managing nursing operations and improving patient care. Proficient in implementing healthcare protocols and driving positive patient outcomes through effective leadership. Committed to fostering team collaboration, achieving tangible results, and maintaining a reputation for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Veteran's Health Administration
Loveland/Fort Collins, CO
03.2019 - Current
- Develop and implement care management plan to address needs and goals of veterans
- Monitor care plan to evaluate effectiveness, document interventional achievement and suggest changes with PACT provider
- Monitor vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
- Facility Oversight
- Create a plan of care to assist patients in reducing problems or barriers to achieve an optimal level of health
- Facilitate communication between members of health care delivery while involving clients in decision-making processes to minimize service fragmentation
- Promote integration of long-term services and support to enhance continuity of care
- Use motivational interviewing to educate, support and motivate change
- Audit charts to drive accurate and thorough documentation, which supports reimbursement of services rendered as well as improve CQI
- Communicate with veterans with compassion while keeping medical information private
- Explain policies, procedures and services to veterans
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall veteran care and response times
- Manage changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care
- Establish solid relations with leadership and staff by attending monthly meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges
- Attending and actively participated in meetings to provide and receive information on changes with processes, general information and any updates with staffing, etc
- Orient/Train RN's/LPN's that are new to the VA
- Coverage of Mgmt staff when out during COVID and when there was transition in leadership
- Consult Champion to assist MD's and Nursing staff in placing consults and in correction of consults
- Responsible for receiving, filling and administering COVID vaccinations as well as reporting to CDC
CHRONIC CARE/STAFF RN - CORRECTIONAL CARE
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
Denver, CO
03.2009 - 03.2019
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, jail policies and standards of care
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
- Evaluate mental health patients as well as administer emergency medications
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Evaluate for opiate/etoh withdrawal
- Relief Charge Nurse
TRAUMA COORDINATOR
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
Denver, CO
06.2006 - 03.2009
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
- Counseled patients providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Evaluate mental health patients as well as administer emergency medications
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges in the care of trauma patients
- Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training
- Was ATLS Coordinator for Level One Trauma Center in helping physicians obtain the ATLS certification
- Part of team that prepared and reviewed charts prior to ACS Level One Trauma Center Review
- Interacted with auditors to find information or additional charts for review
- Assist in arranging patient transport/admission from out of state trauma patients to Level One Trauma Center and communicating regularly with outside facilities trauma coordinator or sending physician regarding patient status
- Assist SW's and UM Nurses in discharge planning for outreach patients
- Another resource for families regarding patient status and acted as a liaison between families and multidisciplinary teams
- Part of performance improvement team reviewing charts finding possible care issues to address in performance improvement projects
REGISTERED NURSE, TRAUMA ICU
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
Denver, CO
02.2002 - 06.2006
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Part of pilot program where ICU/ER staff rotated between the ICU and ER
- Floated to MICU as well
- Relief Charge RN
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COBachelor of Science - Biology
Oklahoma Baptist University
Shawnee, OKLegal Nurse Consulting -
Vicki Milazzo Institute
Houston, Tx06.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arapahoe Community College
01.2001
Skills
- Pact Care Manager
- Staff Supervision
- Schedule Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Advocates for staff and patients
- Quality assurance controls
- Facility oversight
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Innovation in development of processes and systems
- Clinical Information System Management
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Family and patient support
- Resource Allocation
- Patient education and counseling
- Staff Development and Precepting
- SBAR communication
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Epic EHR Management
- Trains New RN's/LPN's
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
• Medical/Dental missions trips to Managua, Nicaragua overseeing all pharmacy/supplies
• Preceptor to new hires (RN's and LPN's)
• Flu and COVID Champion
• Multiple Times Daisy Award winner
• ATLS Coordinator Certification and met ACS standards to be Coordinator
• NCCHC Certification while working in jail facilities
• Previous CPHT Certification
• Previous EMT-B Certification
• Previous CLNC Certification
References
Additional References upon Request
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
Veteran's Health Administration
03.2019 - Current
CHRONIC CARE/STAFF RN - CORRECTIONAL CARE
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
03.2009 - 03.2019
TRAUMA COORDINATOR
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
06.2006 - 03.2009
REGISTERED NURSE, TRAUMA ICU
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
02.2002 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Oklahoma Baptist University
Legal Nurse Consulting -
Vicki Milazzo Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Arapahoe Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Colorado State University