Teresa K. Braden
Pueblo
Summary
Dynamic Emergency Room Physician with extensive experience at Parkview Medical Center and Prowers Medical Center, excelling in patient assessment and emergency care. Proven track record in healthcare compliance and budget management, leading teams to enhance operational efficiency. Strong communicator and problem solver, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient outcomes through effective collaboration and strategic planning.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Physician
Prowers Medical Center
Lamar
08.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed patient conditions and developed personalized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted routine physical examinations and health assessments.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Reviewed imaging studies, including X-rays and MRIs, to inform diagnoses.
- Prescribed medications as needed for treatment of illnesses or injuries.
- Maintained detailed records of all patient care activities to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emergency care when necessary.
Emergency Medicine Locum Physician
Morton County Hospital
Elkhart
02.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed patient conditions and developed personalized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted routine physical examinations and health assessments.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Reviewed imaging studies, including X-rays and MRIs, to inform diagnoses.
- Prescribed medications as needed for treatment of illnesses or injuries.
- Maintained detailed records of all patient care activities to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emergency care when necessary.
Internal Medicine Residency Program Director
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for optimal facility operations.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations by implementing relevant policies.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff to support development and performance.
- Directed daily operations while ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Facilitated team collaboration through open communication channels.
- Analyzed data to guide decision-making and strategic planning initiatives.
Director of Medical Education and DIO
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Directed operations of Internal Medicine Residency along with Gastroenterology, Cardiology, and Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowships.
Administered an eight million dollar budget, focusing on fiscal responsibility and efficiency.
Ensured compliance with ACGME accreditation requirements across all programs.
Engaged in hospital strategic planning as a member of the senior management team.
Emergency Room Physician
Southern Colorado Emergency Med. Assoc.
Pueblo
07.2009 - 09.2024
- Diagnosed and evaluated patients in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Managed critical medical emergencies through effective triage and rapid intervention.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care and treatment plans.
- Supervised junior medical staff during complex procedures and assessments.
- Communicated treatment options clearly to patients and families.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to improve emergency care protocols.
- Prescribed medications to address various illnesses and injuries.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and colleagues.
Chief Quality Officer/VP of Quality
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo
09.2021 - 04.2024
- Established and maintained compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Developed quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care processes.
- Conducted regular audits to evaluate quality management systems and procedures.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing best practices for quality assurance.
- Collaborated with medical staff to identify areas for clinical performance enhancement.
Internal Medicine Residency Program Director
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo
08.2010 - 09.2021
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for optimal facility operations.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations by implementing relevant policies.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff to support development and performance.
- Directed daily operations while ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Facilitated team collaboration through open communication channels.
- Analyzed data to guide decision-making and strategic planning initiatives.
Director of Graduate Medical Education and DIO
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo
08.2010 - 09.2021
- Directed operations for Internal Medicine Residency and fellowships in Gastroenterology, Cardiology, and Pulmonary/Critical Care.
Administered eight million dollar budget, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.
Ensured adherence to ACGME accreditation standards across all programs.
Contributed to hospital strategic planning as part of senior management team.
Emergency Room Physician
Huron Medical Center
Bad Axe
02.2004 - 12.2009
- Diagnosed patient conditions and developed personalized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted routine physical examinations and health assessments.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Reviewed imaging studies, including X-rays and MRIs, to inform diagnoses.
- Prescribed medications as needed for treatment of illnesses or injuries.
- Maintained detailed records of all patient care activities to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emergency care when necessary.
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
POH Regional Medical Center
Pontiac
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation for optimal facility operations.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations by implementing relevant policies.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff to support development and performance.
- Directed daily operations while ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
- Facilitated team collaboration through open communication channels.
- Analyzed data to guide decision-making and strategic planning initiatives.
Clinic Director, Baybrooke Internal Medicine Clinic
POH Regional Medical Center
Pontiac
07.2007 - 06.2009
- Directed operations for a clinic serving 3,500 patients, ensuring seamless workflow and care delivery.
- Managed budget oversight to maintain fiscal responsibility and support clinic initiatives.
- Optimized staff schedules, enhancing resource allocation and team performance.
- Served as faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency program, guiding future professionals.
Emergency Room Physician
Sheridan Community Hospital
Sheridan
03.2004 - 06.2007
- Diagnosed patient conditions and developed personalized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted routine physical examinations and health assessments.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Reviewed imaging studies, including X-rays and MRIs, to inform diagnoses.
- Prescribed medications as needed for treatment of illnesses or injuries.
- Maintained detailed records of all patient care activities to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emergency care when necessary.
OMT Physician
POH Medical Center
Pontiac
07.2004 - 07.2005
- Conducted structural evaluations and executed osteopathic manipulative treatments as necessary on hospitalized patients.
QI Coordinator/LlS Administrator/Asst Lab Manager
Evans U.S Army Community Hospital
Fort Carson
03.1993 - 01.1996
- Managed interdepartmental communication to enhance patient care operations.
- Facilitated staff training on new hospital procedures and policies.
- Developed workflows to optimize administrative tasks and improve service delivery.
- Maintained effective communication channels to support team collaboration across units.
- Resolved issues swiftly through cross-departmental communication.
- Provided leadership and mentoring to newly hired employees for program knowledge.
- Trained employees on best practices while managing teams for optimal productivity.
- Maintained laboratory information system to ensure data integrity.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
VA Medical Center
Leavenworth
07.1989 - 06.1991
- Analyzed patient samples through laboratory tests to support accurate diagnosis.
- Operated and maintained lab equipment to uphold accuracy and reliability.
- Collaborated with medical staff to interpret test results and deliver actionable insights.
- Adhered to safety protocols and quality control standards throughout laboratory processes.
- Documented test results meticulously in electronic health record systems.
- Participated in continuous education to enhance knowledge of laboratory techniques.
- Assisted in implementing new procedures, improving lab efficiency and workflow.
- Conducted quality control tests to verify reliability of all test outcomes.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Bryan Medical Center
Lincoln
07.1986 - 06.1989
- Performed laboratory tests on patient samples for accurate diagnosis.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure high reliability.
- Collaborated with medical staff to interpret test results effectively.
- Adhered to safety protocols and quality control standards consistently.
- Documented test results accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Engaged in continuous education to remain current with laboratory techniques.
Laboratory Supervisor
Department of Defense, Katterbach Health Clinic
03.1983 - 05.1986
- Supervised clinic laboratory operations to ensure seamless functionality.
- Executed laboratory tests on patient samples, facilitating accurate diagnoses.
- Maintained and operated laboratory equipment for optimal reliability.
- Collaborated with medical staff for effective interpretation of test results.
- Consistently adhered to safety protocols and quality control standards.
- Accurately documented test results in electronic health record systems.
- Participated in continuous education to stay updated with laboratory techniques.
Bench Medical Technologist
Columbus Regional Health System
Columbus
08.1982 - 03.1983
- Performed laboratory tests on patient samples for accurate diagnosis.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure high reliability.
- Collaborated with medical staff to interpret test results effectively.
- Adhered to safety protocols and quality control standards consistently.
- Documented test results accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Engaged in continuous education to remain current with laboratory techniques.
Education
Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine Residency -
POH Medical Center
Pontiac, MI06.2007
Internal Medicine Tracking Internship -
POH Medical Center
Pontiac, MI06.2003
D.O. -
University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kansas City, MO06.2002
MBA -
Webster University
Colorado Springs, CO05.1995
B.S. - Medical Technology and Life Science
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS07.1982
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Emergency care
- Electronic health records
- Imaging interpretation
- Medication management
- Healthcare compliance
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Medical team leadership
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Board Certified American College of Osteopathic Internists, 2007, 2027
- Fellow, ACOI, 10/16/09
- Fellow, ACP, 03/2016
- Fellow AAEM, 2016
- Fellow, AOGME, 04/2018
- Board Certified American College of Osteopathic Emergency Medicine, 2013, 12/2023
- Colorado, CRDH.0047646, 04/30/27
- Michigan, 5101015394, 06/18/28
- Nebraska, COPS233, 10/01/26
- Kansas, 05-50186, 10/31/25
- Oklahoma, 8803, 06/30/25
- Utah, 14186864-1234, 05/31/26
- Arizona, 011309, 12/31/25
- Indiana, 02008095A, 10/31/25
- Wyoming, 17602C, 06/30/26
Boards Committees Appointments
- ACGME Appeal Panel Member for Osteopathic Recognition, 06/2023, Present
- Board Member Pueblo County Medical Society, 10/2019, 05/2021
- ACGME Osteopathic Principles Committee, 07/01/2019, 06/30/2021
- Colorado Board of Medicine, Licensing Panel, 12/20/2018, 08/31/2021
- Chairman of Licensing Panel, Colorado Board of Medicine, 05/20/2020, 08/31/2021
- Chairperson, Judith Sikes PhD Scholarly Activities Symposium, 05/2019, Present
- Chief of Medicine, Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, CO, 08/03/2018, Present
- ACP Abstract Review Board, 2020, 2021
- Chairman, ACP CO Chapter Resident’s Scientific Meeting, 05/01/2017, 05/15/2018
- Pueblo Healthcare Board of Directors, Pueblo, CO, 11/2017, 11/2020
- AOGME Advancing Osteopathic Education Committee, 04/2016, Present
- Secretary, General Medical Staff Parkview Medical Center, 09/2016, Present
- AOA Internship and Institutional Evaluating Committee, 07/2015, 07/01/2019
- Advisory Board, School of Nursing, CSU-Pueblo, 03/2016, 07/01/2019
- AOGME (AODME) Board of Directors, 04/24/2015, 04/09/2019
- ACOI Practice Management and Professional Development Committee, 01/2014, Present
- Parkview Medical Center Bioethics Committee, 06/09/2014, Present
- AOGME Bylaws Committee, 2011, Present
- AOGME Website Committee, 2013, 2014
- Pueblo County Medical Society President, 2013, 2014
- Clinical Instructor in Dept. of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Colorado, 08/03/2012, Present
- Board Member Pueblo County Medical Society, 2010, 10/2018
- Board Member Colorado Soc. Osteopathic Medicine, 2014, 2017
- Associate Professor MSU-COM, Lansing, MI, 2007, 2010
- Associate Professor Rocky Vista University-COM, Parker, CO, 2009, Present
- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Adjunct Faculty Member, 2010, 2013
- PMC Continuing Medical Education Committee, 08/2010, Present
- Quality and Utilization Review Committee-PMC, 08/2010, Present
- Internal Medicine Quality Committee-PMC, 08/2010, Present
- Cardiology Committee-PMC, 08/2010, 09/2013
- Quality Forum-PMC, 08/2011, Present
- Chairperson, M&M Committee-PMC, 2012, 05/2021
- Board Member Southern Colorado Emergency Medicine Associates, Pueblo, CO, 09/14/11, 09/12/12
Location Of Birth
Casper, WY
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/20/58
Awards
- AOGME Leadership Award, 2021
- Woman of the Year in Medicine and Healthcare, 02/27/09
- Primary Care Award, UHS-COM, 2002
- Carol J. Markiewicz, D.O. Scholarship, 2001-2002
- Colleen Alderman Children’s Scholarship, 1999-2000
- Member of the Student Government Association, 1998-2002
- Chairman for National Primary Care Day, UHS-COM, 1999
- Second Vice President of Student Government Assoc., 1999-2000
- Chairman of the Challenge Committee for Test Questions, 1998-2000
- Outstanding Medical Technology Intern, 1982
- Most Promising Student in the Division of Biology-KSU, 1981
- Raleigh and Marlene E. Weaver Academic Scholarship, 1980
- Elk’s Scholastic Scholarship, Volleyball Scholarship, 1976
Community Service
- ACLS Instructor, 2000, 03/01/2010
- Medical Mission Trips to Guatemala, 2001, 2003
- Coach for Junior Olympics Volleyball, 1991, 1997-98
- Army Community Service Volunteer, 1986, 1987
- Mayor Bleidorn Military Community, 1986, 1987
- Officer's Wives Club, United States Army, 1978, 1998
- Red Cross Volunteer, 1977, 1978
- Performance Awards, 1984, 1986-87
- Commander’s Award for Civilian Service, 1994
- Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, 1994
References
Upon Request
Organizations
- American Osteopathic Association
- American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- American College of Physicians
- American College of Osteopathic Internists
- American Academy of Emergency Medicine
- American Medical Association
- Colorado Medical Society
- Pueblo County Medical Society
Presentations
- ACGME Preconference Presentation on Osteopathic Recognition, 2016
- ACOI Congress on Medical Education for Resident Trainers, 05/11/19, How to Manage a Team
Accomplishments
ACP Colorado Chapter Robert B. Gibbons MD, MACP Distinguished Medical Educator Award 2025
AOGME Leadership Award 2021
Woman of the Year in Medicine and Healthcare 2/27/2009
Primary Care Award, UHS-COM 2002
Affiliations
ACGME Appeal Panel Member for Osteopathic Recognition June 2023- Present
Board Member Pueblo County Medical Society Oct 2019 – May 2021
ACGME Osteopathic Principles Committee July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2021
Colorado Board of Medicine, Licensing Panel Dec 20, 2018 – Aug 31, 2021
Chairman of Licensing Panel, Colorado Board of Medicine May 20, 2020 – Aug 31, 2021
Chairperson, Judith Sikes PhD Scholarly ActivitiesSymposium May 2019-Sep 2021
Chief of Medicine, Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, CO August 3, 2018 – Sept 2023
ACP Abstract Review Board 2020-2021
Chairman, ACP CO Chapter Resident’s Scientific Meeting May 1, 2017-May 15, 2018
Pueblo Healthcare Board of Directors, Pueblo, CO Nov 2017 – Nov 2020
AOGME Advancing Osteopathic Education Committee April 2016 - 2024
Secretary, General Medical Staff Parkview Medical Center Sept 2016 - Sep 2021
AOA Internship and Institutional Evaluating Committee 7/2015-July 1, 2019
Advisory Board, School of Nursing, CSU-Pueblo March 2016 - Jul 1, 2019
AOGME (AODME) Board of Directors 4/24/2015 - April 9, 2019
ACOI Practice Management and Professional Development 1/2014 - Present
Committee
Parkview Medical Center Bioethics Committee 6/9/14 – 7/31/2025
AOGME Bylaws Committee 2011- Present
AOGME Website Committee 2013 - 2014
Pueblo County Medical Society President 2013 - 2014
Clinical Instructor in Dept. of Medicine, School of Medicine University of Colorado 8/3/2012-7/31/2025
Board Member Pueblo County Medical Society 2010 – Oct, 2018
Board Member Colorado Soc. Osteopathic Medicine 2014-2017
Associate Professor MSU-COM, Lansing, MI 2007-2010
Associate Professor Rocky Vista University-COM, Parker,CO 2009-7/31/2025
Adjunct Faculty Member, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 2010-2013
PMC Continuing Medical Education Committee 8/2010-7/31/2025
Quality and Utilization Review Committee-PMC 8/2010-7/31/2025
Internal Medicine Quality Committee-PMC 8/2010-7/31/2025
Cardiology Committee-PMC 8/2010-9/2013
Quality Forum-PMC 8/2011-7/31/2025
Chairperson, M&M Committee-PMC 2012-5/2021
Board Member Southern Colorado Emergency Medicine
Associates, Pueblo, CO 9/14/11-9/12/12
Community Service:
ACLS Instructor 2000-3/1/2010
Medical Mission Trips to Guatamala 2001-2003
Coach for Junior Olympics Volleyball 1991, 1997-98
Army Community Service Volunteer 1986-87
Mayor Bleidorn Military Community 1986-87
Officer's Wives Club, United States Army 1978-1998
Red Cross Volunteer 1977-78, 1986
Performance Award’s 1984, 1986-87,1989-1997
Commander’s Award for Civilian Service 1994
Achievement Medal for Civilian Service 1994
Timeline
Emergency Room Physician
Prowers Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Emergency Medicine Locum Physician
Morton County Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Internal Medicine Residency Program Director
Parkview Medical Center
06.2024 - 07.2025
Director of Medical Education and DIO
Parkview Medical Center
06.2024 - 07.2025
Chief Quality Officer/VP of Quality
Parkview Medical Center
09.2021 - 04.2024
Internal Medicine Residency Program Director
Parkview Medical Center
08.2010 - 09.2021
Director of Graduate Medical Education and DIO
Parkview Medical Center
08.2010 - 09.2021
Emergency Room Physician
Southern Colorado Emergency Med. Assoc.
07.2009 - 09.2024
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
POH Regional Medical Center
07.2008 - 06.2009
Clinic Director, Baybrooke Internal Medicine Clinic
POH Regional Medical Center
07.2007 - 06.2009
OMT Physician
POH Medical Center
07.2004 - 07.2005
Emergency Room Physician
Sheridan Community Hospital
03.2004 - 06.2007
Emergency Room Physician
Huron Medical Center
02.2004 - 12.2009
QI Coordinator/LlS Administrator/Asst Lab Manager
Evans U.S Army Community Hospital
03.1993 - 01.1996
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
VA Medical Center
07.1989 - 06.1991
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Bryan Medical Center
07.1986 - 06.1989
Laboratory Supervisor
Department of Defense, Katterbach Health Clinic
03.1983 - 05.1986
Bench Medical Technologist
Columbus Regional Health System
08.1982 - 03.1983
Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine Residency -
POH Medical Center
Internal Medicine Tracking Internship -
POH Medical Center
D.O. -
University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
MBA -
Webster University
B.S. - Medical Technology and Life Science
Kansas State University
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