Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Licenses/Certifications/Affiliations
Degree
Nursing Career
Timeline
Generic

Mary Jennifer Hufstedler

Richmond,Texas

Summary

Dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse Manager with over 2 years of expertise in delivering safe, high-quality patient care while leading a team of motivated healthcare professionals. Demonstrate leadership and management skills centered on enhancing patient safety and satisfaction, as well as optimizing staff performance. Committed to fostering an environment of excellence in clinical practice and teamwork.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Manger, Perioperative Services

UT MD Anderson
01.2022 - Current
  • Proven leader with a strong track record in managing and supervising two large service lines, overseeing a team of over 70 clinical nurses, surgical technologists, and neuro technologists.
  • Actively serve as a preceptor and mentor for newly hired nurse leaders within the department, fostering their professional development and ensuring a smooth transition into leadership roles.
  • Successfully coordinated and facilitated the introduction of Surgical Technologist Lead positions, contributing to the development of a comprehensive orientation workflow for the role.
  • Played a key role in collaborating and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams for the successful deployment of the new Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (IOMRI) Suite. Facilitated the closure of the existing Brain Suite to prepare for the Robotic Corner Build.
  • Led multiple dry runs with various clinical specialties to ensure a seamless procedural workflow in the IOMRI.
  • Planned and coordinated comprehensive training sessions for staff in preparation for the Liver Histotripsy Procedure, enhancing team readiness and operational efficiency.
  • Assisted in evaluating and selecting new medical equipment. Works collaboratively with other team members to reduce equipment related issues.


Clinical Nurse, Main OR

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
10.2014 - 12.2021
  • Functions as a Circulator and Scrub Nurse specializing primarily in Surgical Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery-Robotics
  • Procedures include but are not limited to Colo-Rectal, Liver, Adrenal and Breast, GYN, Urology, and Thoracic, which involves removing, identifying and staging mass for oncology patients with the application of different Research Protocols and studies being implemented in the institution.

Clinical Nurse III

Memorial Hermann TMC
04.2014 - 01.2015
  • Functions as a Circulator for the Operating Room specializing primarily in General/Gynecology and Urology
  • Procedures include but are not limited to Robotic/Laparoscopic surgeries for the above-mentioned specialties.

Patient Care Coordinator, Trauma OR

Regional One Health Trauma Center
11.2011 - 04.2014
  • Serves as charge nurse and assists in the supervision of patient care by coordinating, implementing, and monitoring shift activities to provide optimal patient care.

Clinical Nurse, Trauma OR

Regional One Health Trauma Center
07.2006 - 11.2011
  • Functions as Circulator and Scrub Nurse for Trauma Operating Room
  • Specializes primarily in General, Thoracic, Orthopedic, and Neuro Trauma Cases.

RN I, In-Patient Hematology and Oncology/Leukemia Floor

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
04.2005 - 06.2006
  • Functions as a primary nurse for our pediatric hematology and oncology patients
  • This includes responsibilities in Chemotherapy and Infection Control for our Immunosuppressed patients.

RN II, Medical Care Unit

Children’s National Medical Center
02.2002 - 03.2005
  • Functions as a primary nurse for our pediatric patients in a medical setting
  • This is a monitored unit and includes responsibilities in monitoring acutely ill patients.

RN I, Medical Care Unit

Georgetown University Hospital
01.2003 - 10.2003
  • Functions as a primary nurse in an Adult Medical Unit
  • Includes Planning, Implementing, Supervising and Evaluating patient plan of care of our adult patients.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing - Health Informatics

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

West Visayas State University
03.1995

Skills

    Leadership

    Clinical Nursing

    Safe Patient Care Delivery

    Performance Improvement

    Financial Management

    Staff Retention and Satisfaction

    Kronos Dimension/UKG

    EPIC

Licenses/Certifications/Affiliations

  • Texas RN, RN144358, 10/31/2024
  • CNOR, 12/01/2026
  • BLS, 06/01/2026
  • AORN, 12/31/2024

Degree

MSN, RN, CNOR

Nursing Career

  • 10/01/14, 12/31/2021, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77030, Clinical Nurse, Main OR, Functions as a Circulator and Scrub Nurse specializing primarily in Minimally Invasive Surgery-Robotics. Procedures include but are not limited to Colo-Rectal, Liver, Adrenal and Breast, GYN, Urology, and Thoracic, which involves removing, identifying and staging mass for oncology patients with the application of different Research Protocols and studies being implemented in the institution. This is in collaboration with another surgical specialty, primarily, Head and Neck/Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. Other functions include assuming the following roles as specified: Isotope Nurse and Nurse Resource/ Service Line Coordinator.
  • 04/01/14, 01/31/15, Memorial Hermann TMC, 6411 Fannin St., Houston, TX, 77030, Clinical Nurse III, Functions as a Circulator for the Operating Room specializing primarily in General/Gynecology and Urology. Procedures include but are not limited to Robotic/Laparoscopic surgeries for the above-mentioned specialties. Also covers procedures involving identifying, staging, and removal of mass for Oncology patients.
  • 11/01/11, 04/30/14, Regional One Health Trauma Center, 877 Jefferson Ave., Memphis, TN, 38018, Patient Care Coordinator, Trauma OR, Serves as charge nurse and assists in the supervision of patient care by coordinating, implementing, and monitoring shift activities to provide optimal patient care. Assigns duties/activities to professional/ancillary staff based on the patient's acuity level in accordance with established policies and procedures for effective utilization of patient caregivers, supplies and equipment. Provides nursing care and performs activities of staff RN.
  • 07/01/06, 11/30/11, Regional One Health Trauma Center, 877 Jefferson Ave., Memphis, TN, 38018, Clinical Nurse, Trauma OR, Functions as Circulator and Scrub Nurse for Trauma Operating Room. Specializes primarily in General, Thoracic, Orthopedic, and Neuro Trauma Cases. Also deals with other cases such as Vascular (i.e., Fem-Pops, Thrombectomy, Stents, IVC filter), Plastics/Burn (BWE, Skin Grafts, Major Flaps), Urology and Elective General Surgery. Ensures that sterile field is maintained and aseptic technique is applied. Acts as a patient advocate while the patient is under anesthesia and liaison for family and members of the Surgical Team.
  • 04/01/05, 06/30/06, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale St, Memphis, TN, 38105, RN I, In-Patient Hematology and Oncology/Leukemia Floor, Functions as a primary nurse for our pediatric hematology and oncology patients. This includes responsibilities in Chemotherapy and Infection Control for our Immunosuppressed patients. This includes but is not limited to Planning, Implementing, Supervising and Evaluating the outcomes of the patient-specific nursing plan of care, as well as a acting liaison between Physicians and patients.
  • 09/01/03, 03/31/05, Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave. NW., Washington, DC, 20010, RN II, Medical Care Unit, Functions as a primary nurse for our pediatric patients in a medical setting. This is a monitored unit and includes responsibilities in monitoring acutely ill patients with RSV, Croupe, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, HIV/AIDS and other Metabolic Disorders. Involves Planning, Implementing, Supervising and Evaluating patient plan of care as well as acting as a liaison between physician and patient.
  • 01/01/03, 10/31/03, Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Ave., NW., Washington, DC, 20007, RN I, Medical Care Unit, Functions as a primary nurse in an Adult Medical Unit. Includes Planning, Implementing, Supervising and Evaluating patient plan of care of our adult patients. Also acts as patient advocate and liaison between physician and patient.

Timeline

Nurse Manger, Perioperative Services

UT MD Anderson
01.2022 - Current

Clinical Nurse, Main OR

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
10.2014 - 12.2021

Clinical Nurse III

Memorial Hermann TMC
04.2014 - 01.2015

Patient Care Coordinator, Trauma OR

Regional One Health Trauma Center
11.2011 - 04.2014

Clinical Nurse, Trauma OR

Regional One Health Trauma Center
07.2006 - 11.2011

RN I, In-Patient Hematology and Oncology/Leukemia Floor

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
04.2005 - 06.2006

RN I, Medical Care Unit

Georgetown University Hospital
01.2003 - 10.2003

RN II, Medical Care Unit

Children’s National Medical Center
02.2002 - 03.2005

Master of Science - Nursing - Health Informatics

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

West Visayas State University
Mary Jennifer Hufstedler