Valedictorian award with a 4.0 GPA (2001)

International Student Merit Award (2001)

Four years perfect attendance (1997-2001)

CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY - DEAN'S LIST AWARD (2015-2017)

WEST COAST UNIVERSITY - DEAN'S LIST AWARD (2018-2022)

WILKES UNIVERSITY - DEAN'S LIST AWARD (2023-2024)

KAISER PERMANENTE - PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD (2021-2023)

Compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Expert: Your Ally in Managing Hypertension, Diabetes, Thyroid, Depression, Anxiety, and ADHD

An initial visit with a provider typically includes a medical history review, an assessment of your specific symptoms and concerns, and a treatment plan. 

Diagnosis, management, and treatment of mental health disorders through medication-focused treatments, delivering personalized medication strategies to enhance patients' mental well-being.

A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or managing side-effects of the treatment plan.  

A medication refill appointment with a provider typically involves a brief review of the existing patient's medical history, side effects of the medication, and review of the assigned questionnaire. A telemedicine visit is typically not necessary, but can be requested at the provider's discretion.

Explore a variety of support services tailored to your needs, including help with documentation, lab test prescriptions, and other miscellaneous support. 

Offers comprehensive health assessments, routine check-ups, and preventative strategies to maintain optimal health.

Provides a structured approach to weight loss through the use of approved medications alongside lifestyle change.

Dr. Ric Garrison

Currently functioning as a Nurse Practitioner in a primary care and urgent care setting which targets all population groups. Managing chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity. Also managing chronic mental health issues such as Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.

NURSE PRACTITIONER

Functioned as a Nurse Practitioner in a primary care and urgent care setting which targets all population groups. Managing chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity. Also managing chronic mental health issues such as Depression, Anxiety and, ADHD, etc.



Currently functioning as a Clinical Nurse in a Radiation Oncology clinic by providing comprehensive care and symptom management to cancer patients experiencing side effects of radiation therapy.

CLINICAL REGISTERED NURSE

Currently functioning as a level Il RN in a high acuity ambulatory Urgent care clinic by providing comprehensive care to patients experiencing acute health alterations.

STAFF REGISTERED NURSE II

Functioned as an RN providing patient care, and supervision to delinquent minors and youth ages 18-21 years old with developmental disabilities and behavioral problems.

REGISTERED NURSE

Functioned as a critical care RN in a critical setting by providing comprehensive care to patients experiencing critically acute health alterations and providing support to their family members.

CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE

Functioned as an RN in a fast-paced acute setting by providing comprehensive care to patients experiencing acute health alterations or life-threatening situations. Also functioned as an RN in an infusion center providing IV antibiotics, IV fluids, and other IV drugs.

Services