Patrick Marlow
Pewaukee,WI
Summary
Dynamic senior nursing leader with extensive experience within the U.S. Military at the Defense Health Network. Excels in patient management, regulatory compliance and effective communication on all levels. Proven track record in quality improvement initiatives and enhancing patient care outcoms. Expert at patient-focused care, fostering nursing leadership development, and driving teams to achieve excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Nurse Officer
Defense Health Network
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Responsible for all aspects of Nursing, Patient Experience, Education, Case Management, Nurse Advice Line, Interfacility Nursing float support and Inpatient Bed Management within the DHN-NCR.
- The NCR encompasses two in-patient Hospital Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) namely Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and Fort Belvoir Military Medical Center; two outpatient surgical centers and twenty outpatient clinic facilities over a 300+ mile area covering District of Colombia, Virginia and Maryland.
- Continued clinical skills by working weekly in Ft. Belvoir Emergency Department.
Deputy Commander for Nursing
Fort George G. Meade MEDDAC
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Responsible for all Nursing activities to include Education, Joint Commission, Infection Control, Risk Management, Pharmacy, Radiology as well as leading Nursing activities for one surgical center and nine outpatient clinics over a 200+ mile area.
- Continued clinical skills by working in Ft. Belvoir Emergency Department.
Director LPN Primary Nursing Course (PNC) Phase II site
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Director for over 150 Army LPN students, ten Active Duty and four Government Service RN instructors.
- During time served WRNMMC PNC was identified as the number one PNC Phase II site in the U.S. Army.
Director of Nursing, Trauma Burn Rehabilitation Medicine (TBRM)
US Embassy, United Arab Emirates
, United Arab Emirates
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Emergency/Trauma Nursing subject matter expert on Trauma, Burn, and Rehabilitation team embedded in the United Arab Emirates.
- Provides advice, training, mentorship and technical support to over 1800 nurses as a Director of Nursing leading to the end state of American College of Surgeons verified Level 1 trauma center.
- Working as a critical resource contributing to nursing doctrine and clinical nursing director for United Arab Emirates Military combat medical readiness skills sustainment for future US medical personnel.
- Continued Clinical Skills by working in SSMC Emergency Department.
- Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)/Mayo Clinic
Chief, Deputy Commander of Medical Services (DCMS)-Nursing
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
El Paso, USA
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Chief Nurse for DCMS managing the largest deputy lane (all outpatient Nursing including Emergency Department) at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC), El Paso, TX focusing on Nursing but contributing to all aspects of care provided within DCMS.
- Continued Clinical Skills by working in WBAMC Emergency Department.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Emergency Services
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
El Paso, USA
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Managed several process improvement programs for the Department of Emergency Medicine as well as WBAMC.
- Coordinated trauma care and emergency response to a Nuclear Incident between WBAMC and White Sands Missile Range while providing leadership in the Emergency Department and throughout the facility.
- Continued Clinical Skills by working in WBAMC Emergency Department.
Full time Graduate Student/Doctoral Candidate
University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, USA
09.2013 - 08.2016
- Degree goal, DNP with focus in Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult and Gerontology.
- Main area of focus for DNP was Emergency Department (ED) patient flow initiating Provider in Triage at Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, CO.
- Outcomes: ED Length of stay decreased by 25%, Triage Discharge rate of 35%, Left without being seen rate decreased from 6% to 1.9% and door to provider time decreased by 57%.
Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge, Department of Emergency Medicine
Evans Army Community Hospital
Fort Carson, USA
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Direct Manager for the Emergency Department.
- Continued Clinical Skills by working in EACH Emergency Department.
Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge, Orthopedic Services
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Landstuhl, Germany
06.2010 - 09.2011
- Direct Manager for all Orthopedic efforts during war time operations.
- LRMC was and remains the only combat evacuation facility before all wounded are returned to the United States for care.
- Continued Clinical Skills by working in LRMC Emergency Department.
Combat Deployment, Assistant Head Nurse Emergency Medical Treatment Facility
21st Combat Support Hospital
Mosul, Iraq
12.2009 - 06.2010
- Deployed 21st Combat Support Hospital (CSH), Forward Operating Base Diamondback Mosul, Iraq in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Served as Assistant Head Nurse Emergency Medical Treatment Facility (Emergency Department) and Task Force 21 Patient Safety Officer and Flight Nurse.
Combat Deployment, Assistant Head Nurse/Interim Head Nurse/OIC Emergency Medical Treatment Area
115th Combat Support Hospital
Baghdad, Iraq
04.2008 - 12.2008
- Deployed 115th CSH, Camp Cropper, Baghdad, Iraq in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Served as Assistant Head Nurse/Interim Head Nurse/OIC Emergency Medical Treatment Area (Emergency Department), Safety Committee Member, PICC line Nurse, Emergency Department Charge Nurse and Flight Nurse.
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Landstuhl, Germany
12.2007 - 12.2008
- Assistant Nurse Manager Emergency Department
Civilian Staff Nurse Emergency Department
Mercy Hospital
Janesville, USA
03.2006 - 02.2007
- Direct patient care for patients presenting to the Emergency Department from pediatrics to geriatrics.
- Census 33,000 patients per year, average daily census 90 patients per day.
- Care to patients from minor injuries and illnesses to major life threatening accidents and trauma.
- Charge Nurse, Preceptor and ACLS Instructor.
Combat Support Reserve Deployment, Mobilized with the 328th CSH
328th Combat Support Hospital
Landstuhl, Germany
01.2005 - 03.2006
- Ward 10 C/D Head Nurse MAJ Pablito Gahol.
- Served as Charge on the main Medical Surgical floor.
- Provide direct patient care to U.S. and Coalition military personnel wounded in Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
- Due to previous Critical Care and ICU clinical experience and knowledge functioned as a resource and stabilizing presence on the unit.
- Charge Nurse, ACLS Instructor and Mock Code Program development and Coordinator for Inpatient Medical Surgical Units.
Civilian Staff Nurse Emergency Department
Mercy Hospital
Janesville, USA
07.2004 - 01.2005
- Direct patient care for patients presenting to the Emergency Department from pediatrics to geriatrics.
- Census 33,000 patients per year, average daily census 90 patients per day.
- Care to patients from minor injuries and illnesses to major life threatening accidents and trauma.
- Charge Nurse, Preceptor and ACLS Instructor.
Civilian Flight Nurse
Life Flight
Salt Lake City, USA
10.2002 - 07.2004
- Transport of critically ill and injured patients for treatment and stabilization to facilities with higher level of care capabilities.
- Primary Critical Care Team member responsible for all Critical Care/ICU transports to include invasive monitoring, complex multi trauma/disease processes and complex Intravenous drip medications.
- 1000+ flight hours.
Civilian Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department
Dixie Regional Medical Center
St. George, USA
08.2002 - 07.2004
- Provide direct patient care to patients presented to the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department.
- Charge Nurse, Emergency Department representative for the development of hospital wide HAZ/MAT Decon program.
Civilian Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
Waukesha, USA
10.1996 - 08.2002
- Provide direct patient care to patients presented to the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department.
- Charge Nurse, Primary team member in the development of a HAZ/MAT Decon program for the hospital.
Civilian ACLS/Critical Care Transport Nurse
Kettle Moraine Ambulance
Waukesha, USA
11.1996 - 06.2001
- Transport of critically ill and injured patients for treatment at facilities with higher level of care capabilities.
Civilian Staff Nurse Emergency Department
St. Michaels Hospital
Milwaukee, USA
04.1995 - 10.1996
- Direct patient care for patients presenting to the Emergency Department from pediatrics to geriatrics.
- Care to patients from minor injuries and illnesses to major life threatening situations.
- Shared Governance Committee member, BLS Instructor.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Adult/Gerontology CNS Post Masters Certificate
University of Denver, Anschutz Medical Center
Aurora, Colorado08.2016
Masters of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona02.2009
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Marian College
Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin05.2001
Associates Degree - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin05.1995
Skills
- Patient management
- Case management
- Clinical documentation
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement
- Nursing leadership
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
• APRN Clinical Nurse Specialist, Board Certified-Adult Gerontology (CNS BC-AG), Wisconsin, Current, 06/2016-Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber WI
• RN, Wisconsin, Current, 06/1995
• Certified Emergency Nurse
• Certified PICC Line Nurse
• Basic Life Support Health care Provider
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
• Trauma Nurse Core Course Provider
• Stop the Bleed Instructor
• RN, Wisconsin, Current, 06/1995
• Certified Emergency Nurse
• Certified PICC Line Nurse
• Basic Life Support Health care Provider
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
• Trauma Nurse Core Course Provider
• Stop the Bleed Instructor
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), Adult/Gerontology CNS Post Masters Certificate, University of Denver, Anschutz Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado, 08/2016, Masters of Science (Nursing), University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, 02/2009, Bachelors of Science (Nursing), Marian College, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, 05/2001, Associates Degree (Nursing), Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 05/1995, Meta Leadership, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution To Build Collaboration, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Executive Education, 01/2024, DHA Executive Skill Course, 01/2022, Entry Level Executive Nurse Leadership Course, 01/2017, Army Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge Course, 01/2013, Lean Sigma Six (yellow belt), 01/2013, Command and General Staff College, Intermediate Leadership Education (ILE), 01/2010, US Army Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation, 01/2009, Joint Forces Combat Trauma Management Course, 01/2009, US Army Officer Advanced Course (OAC), 01/2002, US Army Officer Basic Course (OBC), 01/1996, Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course, 01/1995, Primary Leadership Development Course, 01/1993, Mechanized Infantry Course (Bradley), 01/1987, Infantry Basic and Advanced Course, 01/1987
Timeline
Chief Nurse Officer
Defense Health Network
10.2023 - 05.2025
Deputy Commander for Nursing
Fort George G. Meade MEDDAC
07.2022 - 10.2023
Director LPN Primary Nursing Course (PNC) Phase II site
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
08.2021 - 07.2022
Director of Nursing, Trauma Burn Rehabilitation Medicine (TBRM)
US Embassy, United Arab Emirates
04.2019 - 08.2021
Chief, Deputy Commander of Medical Services (DCMS)-Nursing
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
04.2018 - 04.2019
Clinical Nurse Specialist Emergency Services
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
08.2016 - 04.2018
Full time Graduate Student/Doctoral Candidate
University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
09.2013 - 08.2016
Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge, Department of Emergency Medicine
Evans Army Community Hospital
09.2011 - 09.2013
Clinical Nurse Officer in Charge, Orthopedic Services
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
06.2010 - 09.2011
Combat Deployment, Assistant Head Nurse Emergency Medical Treatment Facility
21st Combat Support Hospital
12.2009 - 06.2010
Combat Deployment, Assistant Head Nurse/Interim Head Nurse/OIC Emergency Medical Treatment Area
115th Combat Support Hospital
04.2008 - 12.2008
Assistant Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
12.2007 - 12.2008
Civilian Staff Nurse Emergency Department
Mercy Hospital
03.2006 - 02.2007
Combat Support Reserve Deployment, Mobilized with the 328th CSH
328th Combat Support Hospital
01.2005 - 03.2006
Civilian Staff Nurse Emergency Department
Mercy Hospital
07.2004 - 01.2005
Civilian Flight Nurse
Life Flight
10.2002 - 07.2004
Civilian Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department
Dixie Regional Medical Center
08.2002 - 07.2004
Civilian ACLS/Critical Care Transport Nurse
Kettle Moraine Ambulance
11.1996 - 06.2001
Civilian Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
10.1996 - 08.2002
Civilian Staff Nurse Emergency Department
St. Michaels Hospital
04.1995 - 10.1996
Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Adult/Gerontology CNS Post Masters Certificate
University of Denver, Anschutz Medical Center
Masters of Science - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Marian College
Associates Degree - Nursing
Cardinal Stritch University