Dr. Carrigan, CNO at Loyola University Medical Center, oversees nursing operations at the 547-bed academic facility, recognized for its four-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence. Managing 2,000 full-time employees and a $295 million budget, he has driven significant improvements in patient care and workforce stability. Under his leadership, key nursing-sensitive indicators saw notable declines, including falls with injury and pressure injuries. His efforts also led to a 15% improvement in first-year nurse retention and post-pandemic workforce stabilization. Dr. Carrigan co-developed an academic partnership that expanded nursing research and academic appointments. He also implemented a new clinical nurse leader model to enhance care delivery. His work earned him the “Mentor of the Year” award from the Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders in 2023.
