Elisa Garrett is a registered nurse with extensive experience in leadership and clinical practices, currently serving as Assistant Director of Nursing at The Cascades of Riverwalk. She has held various nursing management roles and is skilled in patient care, symptom management, and evidence-based practices. Elisa holds a Master's in Nursing and has a strong commitment to promoting high-quality care and supportive environments for both patients and staff.

1. ELISA GARRETT, RN, BSN
880 So 650 East
Bountiful, Utah 84010
Phone: 801-543-9054
Email: egarr111@outlook.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES
To obtain a full-time position to utilize my working knowledge of leadership and nursing and to continue to develop
and apply evidence-based practices, quality assurance and professional interpersonal relationship experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Clinical working knowledge of durable medical equipment, medical supplies, wound care dressings and
pharmaceuticals.
• Extemporary skills in patient care, symptom management and medical procedures.
• Possesses skills related to written and verbal communication, active listening and teaching/education to
patients and family members. Unbiased professional care with knowledge related to diverse cultures,
religious affiliations and economic backgrounds.
• Exhibits analytical decision making skills related to patient care and assessments. Implements goals and
interventions working within the guidelines of the patient care plan. Timely charting and recertifications.
• Displays dedicated leadership qualities, such as honesty, dedication, fairness and assertiveness.
• Professional, reliable, task-oriented. Works well alone and with others. Respectful and courteous treatment of
others.
• Excels in problem solving, collaborative and independent decision-making. Conceptualization of new ideas
and evidenced-based practices. Management of time and resources.
• Management experience and supervision of CNA's, LPN's and RN's.
• Point, Click, Care, Home Care Home Base Software, McKesson Software, Amazing Charts, Centricity,
Practice Partners, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and QuickBooks.
WORK HISTORY
The Cascades of Riverwalk
Assistant Director of Nursing
9/2016-present
DON: Maria Lazaro
Assists the Director of Nursing in the oversight of the daily clinical and administrative operations of the nursing
department to assure that each resident receives the necessary care and services to attain or maintain the highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being, in accordance with their comprehensive plan of care.
Assists in the assurance that the nursing department’s philosophy and objectives incorporate evidence-based practice
in providing high quality care and quality of life to each resident. Serves as an advocate for the residents and staff
under his/her direction. Assists with fostering high standards of resident care through the provision and promotion of
diligent orientation and continuing education efforts, adequate levels of nursing personnel, properly prepared nursing
supervisors and managers, and current policies and procedures.
Access Home Care & Hospice-Avamere Family Companies
Director of Clinical Services
05/2016-9/2016
Administrator: Jessie Wilson
Transferred within the Avamere Family Companies. Was responsible for upholding standards of the home care &
hospice organization, Medicare, State and Federal guidelines and the accrediting body. I work closely with the
Administrator to provide leadership to the office and clinical staff. I train new team members and perform supervisory
functions of the day to day operations. I ensure high quality and effective, evidence-based practices for patient care as
well as maintain successful achievement of the mission, goals, and objectives of the agency. I establish and monitor
productivity levels to assure effective work flow and direct/coordinate all new program planning and development for

2. the department. I also recommend changes in clinical policies and procedures, promote the department’s services and
image with the community it serves and provide organizational leadership within our branch.
Avamere Rehabilitation of Junction City-Avamere Family Companies
Director of Nursing Services
05/2015-05/2016
Administrator: Robert Berry
Oversaw nursing department budget as well as the oversight of the entire facility, in partnership, with the
administrator. Planed and implemented overall nursing policies, procedures, and services. Maintained nursing staff by
recruiting, selecting, and training clinical staff. Ensuresd that nurses were current in competencies, assessments,
licensure, certifications, and other annual training. Provideed support and supervision of the clinical department.
Provided direct patient care and was responsible for evaluating patient health. Tracked and monitored QIQMs in
accordance with state and federal guidelines. Monitored CASPER reports and Star Ratings to ensure consistent,
dependable, quality care was delivered to the patient population. Monitored MDS prep and submittal in accordance
with RAI/CMS guidelines. Maintained high standards of care. I assisted in advancing this facility from a 2-star to a 4-
star facility in one year’s time. State survey results went from 14 tags to 2 tags with no re-entry. I was very proud of
the accomplishments that I and my staff were able to accomplish together.
Symbii Home Care and Hospice
Phone: 801-444-0221
RN Case Manager/Assistant Director of Nursing
2/2012-4/2015
DON: Erik Hartvigsen
Evaluated potential hospice patients for hospice eligibility. Performed hospice and home care admits, recertifications
and discharges. Responsible for developing and coordinating patient care plans and providing direct patient care to a
large caseload of hospice patients and their families. Coordinated the care provided by the interdisciplinary team of
nurses, social workers, home health aides, spiritual care counselors and volunteers. Utilized available community
resources to plan and direct services to meet the needs of patients and family members within their homes and
communities. Provided pain management and end of life care to patients having 6 months or less to live. Also
provided supervision to assigned LPN s and CNA's.
North Canyon Family Medicine, Bountiful, Ut
801-451-6060
Clinic Nurse Manager
8/2010 – 2/2012
Supervisor: Ashlee Webb
Assisted in the set-up and opening of this medical office with CLIA-waived lab testing. Duties included focus on
quality of service improvement and promoting and maintaining patient satisfaction. Orientation and education of all
staff and ensured that the office is prepared for medical emergencies. Responsible for providing clinical assistance to
the physician in order to facilitate the maximum wellness and treatment of patients. Supervise and manage day to day
functions. Order medical and lab supplies. Clinic closed.
Applegate Homecare and Hospice, Bountiful, Ut
Phone: 801-296-2245
RN Case Manager
11/2008-4/ 2011
DON: Jennifer Beard
Evaluate potential hospice patients for hospice eligibility. Perform hospice admits, recertifications and discharges
according to Medicare guidelines. Responsible for developing and coordinating patient care plans and providing direct
patient care to a caseload of hospice patients and their families. Coordinate care provided by the interdisciplinary team
of nurses, social workers, home health aides, spiritual care counselors and volunteers. Utilized available community
resources to plan and direct services to meet the needs of patients and family members within their homes and
communities. Provide pain management and end of life care to patients having 6 months or less to live. Also provides
supervision to assigned LPN s and CNA's.

3. Aspen Ridge West Transitional Rehabilitation, Murray, Ut
Phone: 801-713-3251
MDS Coordinator/Management Team
03/2008-11/2008
DON: Stace Dalton
MDS coordinator for a transitional rehab facility. I switched from the East Bldg to Aspen Ridge West to assist in
opening a new facility. My duties included MDS assessments, Physician certifications, weekly IDT meetings and
plotting new patients. My management duties include admits/discharges, relaying labs/INR data to physicians,
rectifying staffing issues and scheduling on-call rotations.
Aspen Ridge East Transitional Rehabilitation, Murray, Ut
Phone: 801-713-3100
Clinical Nurse
08/2007-03/2008
DON: Lynn
As a clinical nurse (LPN), I distributed daily scheduled and prn medications to my patients, performed treatments,
such as dressings changes, monitoring wounds and surgical incisions, removing staples and sutures, straight and foley
cath administration, wound vacs, colostomy/urostomy care and numerous other duties performed by a clinical nurse.
Contacting and coordinating care with physicians, understanding lab values and knowing signs and symptoms of
worsening conditions. Key skills to this job are using the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and
evaluate conditions and coordinate appropriate interventions.
EDUCATION
MSN Nurse Practitioner Program-Maryville University, St. Louis, MI May 2015-Jan 2018 current GPA 4.0
RN to Bachelor Degree Program-Grand Canyon University, Pheonix, AZ Feb 2013-March 2015 GPA: 3.96
RN Nursing Program-Ameritech College-Draper, UT June 2007 to March 2008 GPA: 3.80
LPN Nursing Program-Ameritech College-Draper, UT August 2006-June 2007 GPA: 3.92
Medical Coding Courses (CPT & ICD-9)-Salt Lake City, UT 2004
Certified Nursing Assistant Course-Salt Lake City, UT 1991
Business and Medical Office Management, Bryman School-SLC, UT 1987. Graduated with Honors.
Graduated from Orem High School, Orem, Utah in 1984.
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
• Current CPR/BLS certification. Oasis C certification.
• Current unrestricted Interstate Compact and Oregon State RN license
• Member of the American Nurses Association
• President’s List 3.8-4.0 GPA for Bachelor’s program in 2013, 2014 and 2015