Nursing Staff
Margaret Ottenbacher, M.S.N., R.N.
Nurse Manager, GCRC/FARU
(409) 772-1619
Nursing Supervisors
Hyacinth Lynch, RN (409) 772-1600
Clinical Supervisor, Main GCRC Unit
Hyacinth has been a nurse on the GCRC since 1985. She was recently promoted
from Senior Research Nurse to Nursing Supervisor for the Main GCRC Unit in
2007. While she continues to work with investigative teams in the conduct of
protocols on both units, she is also responsible for overseeing the day to
day operations of the Main GCRC Unit and works closely with the GCRC Nursing
Management Team in the management of all GCRC nursing staff.
Tammy Pfannenstiel, RN (409) 772-1600
Clinical Supervisor, Flight Analog Research Unit
Tammy has been with the GCRC since 2004 and was integrally involved in the
development of this GCRC Satellite. She was recently promoted from Senior
Research Nurse to Nursing Supervisor for the Flight Analog Research Unit in
2007. While she continues to work with investigative teams in the conduct of
protocols on both units, she is also responsible for overseeing the day to
day operations of the Main GCRC Unit and works closely with the GCRC Nursing
Management Team in the management of all GCRC nursing staff. |
In the GCRC Nursing department, we have an
outstanding group of highly experienced and professional GCRC Research
Nurses including:
Jerry Butler, RN, Maudie Byrd, RN, Beth E. Carroll-Anthony,
RN, Tierra Deschner, RN, Kathy Gainer, RN, Diana Hearn, RN, Sandi Moeller, RN, Becky Peek, RN, Crystal
Sergent, RN, Jacquelyn Stevens, RN, Slawomir Tycner, RN, and
Cheryl Vining, RN.
Patient Care Technicians
In 2004, the GCRC added 6 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to the patient
care team. Their assistance has contributed greatly to the efficient
functioning of the GCRC nursing staff. Patient Care Technicians include:
Maria Coronado, Nikki Lewis, Shavonda Lindsey, Achamma P. Pazhoor, Patricia
A. Poche and Margie N. Qualls.
Outpatient Service Associates (OSA)/Unit Coordinators
The GCRC has 2 Outpatient Services Associates who provide excellent customer
service in coordinating the clerical and medical activities (outpatient and
inpatient) for the GCRC healthcare team.
Dionne Randle (409) 772-1219
Senior Outpatient Services Associate
Dionne has been with the GCRC since 1992. She was promoted to Senior
Outpatient Services and her duties were realigned in order to better serve
our investigators. She is the primary contact for coordinating all patient
scheduling for both inpatients and outpatients and provides backup
assistance to the other OSAs as needed. She also works closely with the
Senior Secretary in maintaining the integrity of census data captured on the
unit. Dionne is located on the Main GCRC Unit in room J586.
Patrice Mozie (409) 772-1218
Outpatient Services Associates
Patrice transferred to the GCRC from the Department of Radiology in 2006 and
is primarily assigned as the OSA located on the Main GCRC. Renee joined the
team in 2005 and is primarily assigned to and located on the FARU. Although
they are usually located on their separate units, they work closely as a
team with the Senior OSA to ensure backup and coverage to meet the needs of
both GCRC units. |
