Lynn Teske
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic healthcare leader excelling in performance optimization. Adept at strategic resource coordination, driving organizational change, and fostering stakeholder relationships to achieve quality and care goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Safety Program Manager
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2026 - Current
- Improved program efficiency by improving stakeholder outreach to accomplish common program goals of patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Director RN Census
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
Centennial, CO
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance patient throughput and access to acute care services across multiple facilities.
- Improved throughput performance by standardizing and optimizing placement workflow.
Director Virtual Sitter Services
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
Centennial, CO
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented regional virtual monitoring program which improved patient safety.
Nurse Manager, Clinical Resources
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region Penrose Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed three ancillary service departments: Internal Patient Transport, Float Pool, and Virtual Sitters at Penrose and St. Francis Hospitals.
- Improved operational efficiency by standardizing and optimizing workflow between campuses.
Patient Safety Program Manager
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region Penrose Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed patient safety work product oversight to include state and federal government reporting and collaboration for survey readiness and accreditation reviews.
- Improved facility fall performance through development of comprehensive patient falls reduction program.
Quality Improvement and Regulatory Program Manager
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region, St. Mary Corwin Hospital
Pueblo, CO
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Created regulatory oversight monitoring program to engage leaders with regulatory awareness and preparedness.
- Improved compliance with construction and maintenance oversight within facility.
Director of Clinical Services
Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Optimized regional clinical outpatient and inpatient teams.
- Expanded hospice services with local facilities by strengthening community relationships.
- Enhanced team performance to meet quality metrics and fiscal goals.
Regional Administrator - Director of Nursing
Argus Home Care, Inc.
Pueblo, CO
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Managed clinical operations regional Class A home health services in Southern Colorado.
- Ensured compliance with Conditions of Participation in daily operations through development and implementation of Quality Assurance Program.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Leadership
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA09-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Polk State University
Winter Haven, FL12-1997
Skills
- Regulatory Standards Knowledge
- Risk Management in Patient Safety
- Effective Team Leadership
- Strategic Resource Coordination
- Workflow Enhancement
- Strong Verbal, Written, and Presentation Skills
- Organizational Strategy
Timeline
Patient Safety Program Manager
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
02.2026 - Current
Director RN Census
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
03.2024 - 02.2026
Director Virtual Sitter Services
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
12.2022 - 10.2024
Nurse Manager, Clinical Resources
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region Penrose Hospital
12.2021 - 11.2022
Patient Safety Program Manager
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region Penrose Hospital
04.2020 - 12.2021
Quality Improvement and Regulatory Program Manager
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region, St. Mary Corwin Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2020
Director of Clinical Services
Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care
05.2018 - 03.2019
Regional Administrator - Director of Nursing
Argus Home Care, Inc.
09.2013 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Polk State University
Master of Science - Nursing - Leadership
Kaplan University