Mary Smith
Galveston,TX
Summary
- Plans patient care/ guides patients through the cancer journey.
- Delivers excellent outcomes
- Leads quality improvement initiatives
- Coaches team members to achieve excellent outcomes
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Outcomes Specialist
MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2018 - Current
- Earned recognition as top performer consistently exceeding targets throughout tenure as specialist in field.
- Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety guidelines.
- Created and delivered presentations to internal and external stakeholders to showcase work.
- Analyzed marketing data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Review staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Visiting Professor
Chamberlain University
04.2022 - Current
- Guide student nurses through clinical environment ensuring safety and meeting of objectives.
- Provide education and coaching to student nurses in clinical setting.
- Mentor and guide students to achieve personal and professional goals related to nursing.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on best practices within medical-surgical nursing field.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of trust and promoting positive relationships.
Clinical Nurse Leader
Texas Health Resources
10.2007 - 05.2018
- Continuously evaluated clinical workflows for opportunities to improve efficiency, ultimately leading to increased patient satisfaction and better use of resources.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs, promoting wellness and recovery.
- Evaluated effectiveness of implemented interventions, making adjustments as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and understanding of care goals.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by closely monitoring patients'' progress and adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and professional growth.
- Developed a multidiciplinary perioperative "Joint Camp" education program for patients with planned joint replacment surgery
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
06.2007 - 08.2016
- Cared for acute medical surgical patient load with ratio 1:6
- Provided strong leadership for both day and night shift on units where staffing opportunities existed.
- Provided compassionate care for patients and families in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
- Provided education for patients and families in admission and discharge processes.
- Followed policies of hospital and nursing practice laws.
Registered Nurse
North Hills Hospital
02.2005 - 07.2007
- Charge nurse for busy telemetry unit
- Provided safe transition to patients going for procedures
- Gave educational and developed a fall prevention guideline
Registered Nurse
Arlington Memorial Hospital
07.2002 - 02.2005
- Developed healthcare plans for individuals and families
- Educated and worked with patients to help them navigate the healthcare system and adhere to thier care plan.
- Experience with various medical conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful Joint Commission accreditation.
- Floated to various units including oncology, ortho, telemetery, and med surg.
Registered Nurse
Huguley Hospital
04.2001 - 10.2002
- Educated patients about procedures and care plans
- Provided direct patient care with 4:1 ratio on telemetry unit
- Gave attentive care to patients and families experiencing crisis
Registered Nurse
John Peter Smith Hospital
02.1997 - 10.2000
- Functioned as student nurse extern under supervision of RN in ICU.
- Provided direct care for patients in ICU, telemetry, and stepdown units.
- Attended extensive training in trauma and critical care nursing while attending classes at hospital GN-RN transition program.
Education
DNP-NE - Nursing Leadership
University of Texas- Houston
Houston12.2025
Masters in Science in Nursing- Clinical Nurse Lead - Nursing
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas06.2012
BSN - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas12.2010
Associate in Nursing -
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, Texas12.1997
Skills
- Experienced educator with compassionate care for students and patients
- Professional Nurse Mentor
- Lifelong learner with passion for education and nursing
- Professional leader with proven track record for improving patient outcomes
Accomplishments
- Clinical Safety and Effectiveness Program - Team Lead (2022)
- Patient Safety awarded Clinical Safety Hero award as part of a team to prevent Pressure Injury related to Devices (2023)
Affiliations
- Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses
- Clinical Nurse Leader Association
- American Nurse Association
Certification
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Certified Medical Surgical Nurse
Timeline
Visiting Professor
Chamberlain University
04.2022 - Current
Clinical Outcomes Specialist
MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2018 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
05.2018 - 07.2018
Clinical Nurse Leader
Texas Health Resources
10.2007 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
06.2007 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
North Hills Hospital
02.2005 - 07.2007
Registered Nurse
Arlington Memorial Hospital
07.2002 - 02.2005
Registered Nurse
Huguley Hospital
04.2001 - 10.2002
Registered Nurse
John Peter Smith Hospital
02.1997 - 10.2000
DNP-NE - Nursing Leadership
University of Texas- Houston
Masters in Science in Nursing- Clinical Nurse Lead - Nursing
Texas Christian University
BSN - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate in Nursing -
Tarrant County College