Mary Hathaway
New Braunfels,Texas
Summary
Dynamic and motivated professional seeking a challenging position that fosters intellectual growth while delivering significant value to the organization. Eager to leverage skills and experience to contribute effectively to team goals and drive success. Committed to continuous learning and professional development, ensuring adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Prepared to tackle new challenges and make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking company.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN
University Health
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare teams.
- Assisted in patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and communication of findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare settings, strengthening patient-provider relationships and trust.
- Obtain blood samples under court order for blood alcohol levels for DUI testing. Testify in court as expert for the Prosecution.
LVN, Clinic Supervisor
University Health System
08.2004 - 05.2021
- Researched and developed a budget for new equipment to meet needs for 1/3 capacity expansion of this facility.
- Oversee 17 nursing personnel in a 24 hour/7day week schedule.
- Maintain Time and Attendance for payroll of 23 personnel.
- Manage supplies and equipment of $600,000 operation. Oversee Safety and Security with no lost man power hours for five years.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of patient records.
- EPIC EMR co-developer and Super User
- Strengthened infection control measures by strictly following hand hygiene protocols and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Fostered a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
Personnel Sergeant’s Major
Texas State Guard
11.2001 - 12.2010
- Developed and implemented payroll system for 1400 volunteer military members who was had never been paid in the past.
- Works directly for Commanding General to ensure personnel action regulations and procedures are followed and information is disseminated to all subordinate commands.
- Supervise 16 Officer and Enlisted member at Command level for all personnel actions pertaining to promotions, awards, accessions and payroll.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Health Care Specialist
City of San Antonio
12.2003 - 08.2004
- Provide subject matter expert training to over 130 Physicians Offices and area Hospitals pertaining to Immunizations.
- Develop training curriculum mandated by state and federal agency for compliance with the Vaccines for Children’s program.
- Met all job requirement and deadline; including implementing a by-annual training schedule.
LVN I Corrections
University Health System
06.2002 - 01.2004
- Worked independently at Annex on night shift admitting, wound care, and diabetic care to up to 1400 inmates.
- Responded to emergencies, triaged, notified MD on call, and treated patients appropriately.
- Worked for 19 months in a highly volatile environment during which time there were no grievances against me.
Education
BSOE - Healthcare Administration
Wayland Baptist University
San Antonio, Texas10.2003
Skills
- Medication delivery
- Understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements
- Patient assessment skills
- Proficiency in maintaining documentation accuracy
- Screening and triaging skills
- Vaccination expertise
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Ambulatory patient care
- Employee oversight
- Clear and concise communication
- Quality control management
- Supervisory direction and workload distribution
- Texas LPN with practical experience
- Skilled in using EPIC and Sunrise EMR systems
Accomplishments
2017 Nurse of the Year
2017 Top 10 Nurse for San Antonio, TX
2017 Hospital Nurse of the year
Chosen as Nurse of Year out of 12 Daisy Award Candidates. awarded for giving superior patient care to underserved Juvenile Patient population. Working with juvenile offender able to educate, mentor, and support 12 year old through her pregnancy ensuring positive outcome for both patient and child.
Timeline
LVN
University Health
05.2021 - Current
LVN, Clinic Supervisor
University Health System
08.2004 - 05.2021
Health Care Specialist
City of San Antonio
12.2003 - 08.2004
LVN I Corrections
University Health System
06.2002 - 01.2004
Personnel Sergeant’s Major
Texas State Guard
11.2001 - 12.2010
BSOE - Healthcare Administration
Wayland Baptist University