Wayne Garrett, MD FACEP
Laguna Beach
Summary
Highly skilled Attending Physician with comprehensive knowledge in diagnosing and treating a broad range of medical conditions. Proven ability to manage emergency situations with calmness and professionalism, while also providing quality patient care. Demonstrated leadership skills in managing medical teams and coordinating healthcare plans for patients. Notable impact made in previous roles includes improved patient satisfaction rates through effective communication and empathy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Attending Physician
Loma Linda Univ Medical Center
Murrieta
01.2010 - Current
- Performed assessments and diagnoses of patients under high-pressure conditions.
- Implemented treatment plans based on comprehensive medical evaluations, ensuring tailored patient care.
- Led emergency response teams during critical patient care scenarios.
- Collaborated with specialists to manage complex cases, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to streamline patient triage processes, improving response times.
- Assisted in training internal medicine and family medicine residents and physician assistants at leading cardiac care center with annual volume nearing 60,000.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes.
Attending Physician/Director Performance Improvement
Rancho Springs Medical Center
Murrieta
02.2002 - 01.2010
- Oversaw high patient volume in emergency department, achieving timely and effective care delivery.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced patient safety standards.
- Advised staff on best practices in patient safety, quality assurance, and infection control, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
- Oversaw medical staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Delivered patient care across multiple areas, enhancing overall service availability.
- Engaged in hospital committees focused on enhancing operational efficiencies and policies.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay abreast of new developments in medicine.
- Developed clinical protocols based on current evidence-based medicine standards.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to advances in medicine.
Assistant Medical Director/ CQI Director
Inland Valley Regional Medical Center
Wildomar
06.1999 - 02.2002
- Led management of emergency department handling 29,000 patients annually, ensuring effective care delivery.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to refine and implement patient care protocols, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Executed quality improvement projects to improve service delivery and patient satisfaction across departments.
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency in healthcare services.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations and standards within the facility.
- Mentored junior physicians and supported their professional development goals.
- Assessed staffing needs within the department and worked with administration to meet those needs.
- Participated in committees responsible for developing policies governing medical practice standards.
- Trauma Center.
Resident Physician
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda
07.1996 - 06.1999
- Provided rapid, skilled and knowledgeable response in medical emergencies to provide critical care and stabilize situations.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans in diverse medical situations.
- Assisted attending physicians with surgeries and complex procedures.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as incisions, sutures, biopsies and wound irrigations.
- Instructed interns, residents and medical students on the proper techniques for diagnosing and treating patients.
- Updated charts with latest information, test results and differential diagnoses.
- Collaborated with nursing staff radiology, lab personnel and attending physicians to ensure quality medical care was efficiently provided for all patients.
- Took part in clinical research projects related to new drugs or treatments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medicine by attending conferences and seminars.
Education
Emergency Medicine Residency - Emergency Medicine
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, CA06-1999
Doctor of Medicine -
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Loma Linda, CA05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX05-1988
Skills
- Emergency care protocols
- Medical diagnosis
- Patient assessment
- Clinical decision making
- Critical care management
- Emergency medicine
- Clinical data interpretation
- Medical documentation
- Operational efficiency
- Staff mentoring
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Healthcare collaboration
Affiliations
American College of Emergency Physicians, California chapter
Certification
- Board Certified, American Board of Emergency Medicine, 01/00, current
- Emergency Medicine Residency, 07/96, 06/99
Community Service
- ACLS/ATLS Training, Bangkok, Thailand, 1999
- Guam Health Clinic, Guam, USA, 1998
- Sheer Memorial Hospital, Banepa, Nepal, 1997
- International Medicine Volunteer, Mexico, 1997
- Students for International Mission Service – Health Expo, Moscow, Russia, 1993
Hobbies and Interests
- Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy water sports
- Scuba
- Hiking
- Foreign travel (have spent time in Scandinavia, Europe, England, Palau, Philippines, Hong Kong, etc.)
- Organic farming
- Spending time with my wife, family and friends
- Spiritual time
Phone
cell, (951) 852-0223
Research
- Green, S., Rothrock, S., Garrett, W., IM Ketamine for Pediatric Procedural Sedation in the Emergency Department.
- Green, S., Hummel, C., Garrett, W., What is the optimal Dose of Intramuscular Ketamine for Pediatric Sedation?
- Garrett, W. Green, S., Applications and Control of Ketamine use in a University Medical Center.
- Green, S., Garrett, W., Ketamine use by non-Anesthesiologists: A safety profile.
Timeline
Attending Physician
Loma Linda Univ Medical Center
01.2010 - Current
Attending Physician/Director Performance Improvement
Rancho Springs Medical Center
02.2002 - 01.2010
Assistant Medical Director/ CQI Director
Inland Valley Regional Medical Center
06.1999 - 02.2002
Resident Physician
Loma Linda University Medical Center
07.1996 - 06.1999
Emergency Medicine Residency - Emergency Medicine
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine -
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Education
Southwestern Adventist University