Matthew Dransfield
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Twenty two of healthcare experience as a professional and manager in the medical field. Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities and detail-directed problem solver Proven ability to work in unison with staff, volunteers, providers and nursing supervisors.
Experienced with coordinating clinical operations and improving patient care processes. Utilizes effective communication and detailed record-keeping to ensure smooth workflow and compliance. Strong understanding of team collaboration and adaptable support in dynamic healthcare environments.
Diligent nurse leader and educator with background in coordinating clinical activities and improving patient care processes. Recognized for implementing efficient workflows that enhance operational productivity and streamline communication across departments. Demonstrated expertise in managing patient schedules and maintaining detailed records, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
Porter Adventist Health Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Direct patient care, for acute care hospitalized patients with a wide range of disorders from Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Personality disorders
- Charge nurse over 30 bed unit, supervising a staff of five per shift, while conducting admissions.
- Employee of the Quarter Oct-Dec 2024 Porter Advent Health Hospital
- Daisy Award Nominee
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance support services available for patients beyond the clinical setting.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, and staff training.
Charge Nurse
Colorado Mental Health Institute: Ft. Logan
Denver , CO
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Direct patient care, for long-term hospitalized patients with wide range of disorders from Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Personality disorders
- Conducted restorative therapeutic interventions, medication education and lifestyle modifications to aid in reintegration to the local community upon discharge.
- Charge nurse over 30 bed unit, supervising a staff of five per shift, while conducting admissions.
- Spotlight Nurse for 2023, after leading two code blues that resulted in ROCS.
- Supervised five direct report staff, mentoring provided led to two being accepted in nursing school.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Overnight Nursing Supervisor
Denver Springs
Parker, CO
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversee operations of 90 bed hospital, overnight ensuring patient and staff safety.
- Direct care of patient, ranging from pediatric to adult with diagnoses to include depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance detoxification and military trauma.
- Conducted admission, daily and discharge assessments while working with provider for medication management, patient de-escalation and crisis interventions.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 40 nurses and support personnel.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Increased staff retention through effective communication, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Maintained strong commitment to patient care through dedicated case management and treatment delivery.
Director of Nursing
Wellpath
Denver , CO
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsible for nursing clinical and educational programs, for Arapahoe County Detention Facility.
- Oversaw nursing operations for a staff of 30 nurses, to include RNs and LPNs in correction healthcare
- Lead changes, to include revision of outdated education, patient safety and quality programs.
- Implemented new high risk medication audit, nursing shared governance and sepsis program.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Senior Quality Peer Review Director
Humana
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2015 - 03.2021
- Manager over medical plans for 15 states and the national Behavioral Health peer review programs. In charge of directing compliance with all peer review laws, developing corrective actions, conducting root cause analysis, investigating clinical quality of care issue related to medical and psychiatric practice.
- Wellness Champion for West Division of Quality Compliance of Humana. Utilized wellness programs to encourage fellow associated to participate in wellness and fitness programs. Increased participation by 250% over a two year period.
- Awarded Humana Shining STAR award, 2018 for work as CRM Subject Matter Expert and Wellbeing Champion.
- ·Selected to be Clinic Nurses educator, for Humana’s Clinical Leaning Department. Developed 1 hour Continuing Education Credit on Diabetic Medications. Published by PACE , educated over 300 clinic staff with overall rating of 4.62 out of 5.
Patient Care Alignment Team Manager
Department of Veteran Affairs
Denver , CO
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Directly responsible for oversite of CAHPS scores and implementation of clinical improvement plans.
- Quality manager for inpatient acute behavioral health and Geriatric Psychiatric units. As a quality manager, would develop treatment care plans, review medication regiments, round with psychiatric providers and coordinate discharge planning with social workers for outpatient continuum of care plans.
- Redesigned Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center’s (VAMC) General Nursing Orientation program. New program reduced the days required for CNAs from 5 to 3 days, RN/LPN to four days training. Developed new educational handbook with up to date material, saved 5000 man-hours per year, cost per book was dropped by 50% and educational budget savings of $11,520.
- As a Patient Safety Specialist at the Denver VACM, developed a Missing Patient algorithm for medical staff to report missing and absence patients from the inpatient setting. Also investigated patient safety events and participated on RCA teams.
- Improved overall team morale with effective motivational techniques like reward programs, recognition events, and transparent communication practices.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
- Championed process improvements within the department by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and leading change initiatives.
Home Health Care Manager
AMI-Wellness
Denver , CO
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Responsible for the planning, coordinating and delivery of quality interdisciplinary health care services for intensive outpatient psychiatric patients. Conducted psychiatric assessment and monitoring of medication efficacy. Worked with outpatient providers, to manage patient’s psychiatric needs.
- Provided nursing care which requires substantial specialized advanced knowledge, judgment and nursing skills. Direct supervision of nursing clinical care team members and paraprofessionals.
- Worked with state agencies to provide locked and time released medication dispensers, for mentally delayed and psychiatric patients. Resulting in a increased complaint rate of 73%.
- Enhanced team collaboration by conducting regular meetings, fostering open communication, and promoting best practices in home healthcare management.
Home Health Care Manager
St. Andrew's and Bethesda Home Health
St. Louis , MO
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Provided case management for clients by developing care plans, consulting with other health care providers to meet patient's medical, physical and mental needs. Provided health education and consultations to clients, community member and family members.
- Only staff RN, which would manage complex Geropsychiatric and adult psychiatric patients.
- Team of 30 LPN and CNA, delivering in field headship and oversite of care delivery.
- Enhanced overall client experience by addressing concerns promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and keeping patients/families informed about changes in their care plans or health status.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective coordination of home health services and timely interventions.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members by mediating discussions and facilitating problem-solving strategies focused on achieving common goals.
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Intensive Care Unit
United States Air Force
07.1999 - 08.2007
- Nursing Supervisor over triage of incoming survivors at New Orleans International Airport, Joint Task Force-Katrina. Over a six day period, successful triaged, treated and aero-medical evacuated 2,576 patients and set an Air Force single day record in transporting 823 patients. In the seventeen days on the ground, worked with forging a seamless partnership with federal, state and local relief worker to help move over 27,000 evacuees from the City of New Orleans.
- Spearheaded a new patient advocacy program, to improve patient satisfaction rating in the ICU and Medical-Surgical Unit. Researched evidence based best practice solutions to the problem and implemented a patient driven inpatient treatment team. The patient treatment team consisted of the primary provider, charge nurse, staff nurse, patient and their family. The team would round in the morning, discuss the treatment outlook with the patient, gather patient input on the treatment plan, make corrections and let the patient set goals for their treatment. This resulted in an increase in patient satisfaction scores from 72% to 92% in 2005. The efforts lead to and overall “excellent rating from the Health Services Inspection team and The Joint Commission.
- · Project manager for Scott Air Force Base self-aid buddy care program. Worked with Air Force Medical Headquarters quality improvement teams to update research and implement new Air Force Wide Self Aid and Buddy Care program. Co-author of new Air Force instruction and training materials, that were used Air Force wide for the program. Resulting in, 100% organization mobility deployment readiness of 1,308 active duty personnel assigned to the medical group.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- · Engineered construction for the first ICU simulation lab at Scott Air Force Base Medical Group. First staff member to become Sim Man certified instructor, in the medical group. The ICU simulation lab, gave a platform for 46 ICU nurses and medics to practice basic and advanced nursing skill set seen in day to day critical care patient care. Resulting in a reduction in length of stay days, by 2 per ICU admission. The medical group saved annually 150,000 dollars in staff travel and training cost.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Business
Keller School of Management
St Louis, MO06.2014
Master of Science - Nursing Executive Management
Chamberlain College of Nursing
St Louis, MO06.2013
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
St Louis, MO06.2010
Skills
- Certified Lean Sigma Six yellow belt and hold certified professional in healthcare quality (CPHQ)
- Lead lean team, for standardization of Humana national peer review program Lean project, resulted in a reduction in manhours by 4000 hours, cost savings of $141,1000 and five yellow belt certifications
- Board member, for Humana’s National Advisory Council for nursing Role oversees development and retention programs for 7,000 nurses employed, resulting in retention rate of 94%
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical leadership
- Clinical documentation
- Developing training programs
- Staff development
- Process improvements
- Patient services management
Accomplishments
- Earned nomination "Daisy Award " for excellence in patient care.
- Porter Advent Health Hospital Employee of the Quarter 1st 2025
- Spotlight Nurse of the year 2023 Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan
- Sigma Theta Tau International member, Phi Pi chapter
- Cum Laude Chamberlain College of Nursing
- NCO of the year 375 Medical Group 2004
- Air Force Commendation Medal, Five Air Force Achievement Medals, Three Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards with two Valor device
- Eagle Scout
Certification
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
Porter Adventist Health Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Colorado Mental Health Institute: Ft. Logan
01.2023 - 03.2024
Overnight Nursing Supervisor
Denver Springs
11.2022 - 01.2023
Director of Nursing
Wellpath
03.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Quality Peer Review Director
Humana
05.2015 - 03.2021
Patient Care Alignment Team Manager
Department of Veteran Affairs
11.2012 - 05.2015
Home Health Care Manager
AMI-Wellness
08.2011 - 11.2012
Home Health Care Manager
St. Andrew's and Bethesda Home Health
06.2010 - 07.2011
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Intensive Care Unit
United States Air Force
07.1999 - 08.2007
MBA - Healthcare Business
Keller School of Management
Master of Science - Nursing Executive Management
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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