Mary Flores
San Antonio,USA
Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), BSN, with 27 years of progressive experience in healthcare, including a successful transition from staff nurse to Nurse Manager at WSU. Proven track record in leadership, patient care, and operational efficiency. Seeking to leverage extensive clinical expertise and management skills as a Clinical Implementation Analyst within the HCA family.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
03.2023 - Current
- Directly manage 35 employees on a 25-bed gynecology, oncology unit.
- Maintain productivity at 100% through effective staffing, accurate payroll, and decreased incremental overtime.
- Managed budget and allocated resources for nursing services.
- Decreased employee turnover from 44.44% to 17.73% in one year.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction to 97% by fostering open communication and active engagement.
- Achieved patient experience scores exceeding 90% consistently through daily interactions.
- Supervise nursing staff to ensure quality patient care, and adherence to protocols.
- Improved nurse response time by implementing use of headsets for communication
- Implement training programs for new nursing staff on best practices.
- Supplied data to assist finance director in creating a secure staffing grid for patient population.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator on Women’s Specialty Unit (WSU)
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
01.2016 - 03.2023
- Guided new team members in their onboarding process.
- Contributed to the implementation of the Preceptor Advocate Program by being one of the first preceptors.
- Participated in Peer Review and Interview Committees.
- Developed a comprehensive unit float guide.
- Collaborated in creating comprehensive RN handbook.
- Responsible for overseeing employee scheduling, attendance, and medication scan rates.
- In-depth patient teaching in reference to cancer, diabetes, hypertension, COPD, wound care, ostomy care, central lines, and medications.
- Coordinated patient care among multidisciplinary teams for optimal treatment plans.
- Educated staff on best practices for infection control and prevention measures.
Staff Nurse, Mother Baby Unit
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Utilized leadership skills to serve as a charge nurse on a 50-bed unit.
- Guided and mentored new employees to enhance their skills.
- Medication reconciliation super trainer.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to mothers and newborns in a supportive environment.
- Assisted with breastfeeding education and promoted infant bonding techniques.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans.
Education
BSN -
UTHSCSA
05-1998
Skills
- Project oversight
- Mentoring programs
- Budget management
- Clinical training
- Evidence-based practice
- Quality assurance
- Performance evaluation and improvement
- Regulatory compliance
Education Certifications
- BSN, UTHSCSA, 05/98, Member of Sigma Theta Tau
- BLS
- Chemotherapy certified
- CMSRN (certified med-surg RN)
Certification
- chemotherapy administration
- bls
Accomplishments
- Pillar Award for outstanding achievements in pillar results, 2024
- Transformational Leadership award, 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Methodist Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Coordinator on Women’s Specialty Unit (WSU)
Methodist Hospital
01.2016 - 03.2023
Staff Nurse, Mother Baby Unit
Methodist Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2016
BSN -
UTHSCSA