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MMSC’s Mary Bartine, RN: One of Iowa’s Great Nurses We have all met at least one outstanding nurse whose courage, competence and commitment to patients and the nursing profession stands out above all others. May 4, 2008 will mark the 4th annual celebration of Iowa’s Great Nurses, and MMSC is proud to announce that Mary Bartine, RN has been chosen as one of Iowa’s Great Nurses. Mary Bartine, who has been a registered nurse for 51 years, graduated from Iowa City’s Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. She became a night house supervisor at MMSC in the early 1970s and is still working in that position 36 years later. Mary is 72 years old and has no immediate plans to retire.  Mary was a career woman when it wasn’t the popular choice. Her pride in her profession and her strong desire to care for others kept her working at times when it was difficult to balance her work and family life. “A huge part of my identity is as an RN,” says Mary. “I’m proud to be a registered nurse.” In her supervisory role, Mary helps her staff realize their goals and mentors them through personal and professional challenges. She has served as secretary and chairperson of MMSC’s Shared Governance Leadership Council and currently is an active member of the hospital’s Safety Committee, Emergency Preparedness Committee and the Trauma “St. Mary - as she is known to us - has been a strong force and asset at MMSC as long as I can remember,” said La Rae Schelling, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer at MMSC. “I have worked under her leadership, beside her as a peer, and now as her supervisor. No matter the role, Mary’s approach with others is always as a strong leader, an excellent nurse, a knowledgeable resource, and a kind and caring individual. She is highly respected by hospital staff, medical staff, by her peers and by the administrative team. The entire organization is celebrating this honor with her, as well as the thousands of patients and families she has come in contact with over the years. Mary is in her 49th year at MMSC. She is a shining example for all nurses and a true inspiration to all who know her.” Schelling concluded.  As a role model Mary never forgets that being a nurse does not mean that you are above answering a call bell or taking a patient to the restroom. She never sees herself as above or better than the people around her; every member of the health care team is important and is treated with respect and grace. Mary has a soft voice and manner, but make no mistake, she is a powerhouse when advocating for her patients and fellow nurses. As a great nurse Mary has changed the dynamic and environment of our hospital and those around her for the better. When asked why she keeps on nursing at her age, her response is, “I continue to receive personal gratification by caring for patients and supporting my fellow nurses.” Professionalism, good work ethic, good attitude, ability to deal with pressure and an easy smile is an accurate description of Mary. Those who know and work with Mary believe that she is the epitome of a great nurse. The 2008 honorees will gather in Des Moines with their family, friends and colleagues, as well as past years’ recipients, to be recognized for their outstanding careers and achievements. The 100 Great Iowa Nurses program was formed to heighten the visibility of nurses within the state by recognizing their excellence and promoting their stories of compassion in nursing practice. The program was modeled after a program created in Louisiana in 1986 that has The New MMSC Cardiovascular Cath Lab Becomes A Reality Iowa Heart Center’s clinic, staffed by Tauseef Khan, M.D., and one additional Cardiologist joining Dr. Khan in October, will be located at the MMSC Medical Campus, 312 E. Main Street, Suite 2100. Dr. Khan is coming to MMSC from Iowa Heart’s very active Interventional Cardiology service in Ft. Dodge.  Dr. Tauseef Khan, holds a medical degree from King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. He completed an internship at Mayo Hospital in Lahore, followed by a residency and cardiology fellowship at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. He served as Chief Resident and Chief Fellow during this time. His interventional training was at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Dr. Khan is board certified in General, Interventional and Nuclear Cardiology, and also in Echocardiography. “MMSC is proud to welcome Dr. Khan, an exceptional Board Certified Cardiologist, to the Cath Lab and MMSC’s Medical Staff,” said Rob Cooper, MMSC CEO. “Dr. Khan brings extensive experience in the field of cardiology and is our first full-time cardiologists at MMSC. “Dr. Khan shares our vision of providing exemplary cardiac care for all the communities we serve,” he continued. “Instead of traveling out of town for care, patients now will be able to stay in the community and receive cardiac care from highly qualified Cardiologists, practicing at a state-of –the-art facility.” We look forward to welcoming a second Cardiologist in October.” Iowa Heart Center, Iowa’s leader in cardiovascular care, began offering office appointments in Marshalltown September 24. Call (641) 754-5999 for an appointment. Iowa Heart will offer a variety of services in Marshalltown, including:
 “We’re pleased to join the Marshalltown medical community,” said William Wickemeyer, MD, Iowa Heart Center’s Board President. “This clinic, and our relationship with Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center, will help Iowa Heart fulfill its mission of providing the highest quality cardiovascular care, compassion and service to all Iowans.” Dr. Khan performed the first cardiac cateterization at MMSC on Thurs. September 20th. Lorna Wyant of Marshalltown was going to a scheduled appointment at MMSC when she began having trouble breathing. She was admitted to the hospital, and a cardiac catheterization procedure and stent placement was performed. “This is my fourth procedure and I’ve always had to go to Des Moines, which is very hard on me and my son. This is so much better than traveling, especially for my son,” Mrs. Wyant stated. “I like Dr. Khan so well, he is such a pleasant fellow. He took the time to answer all my questions, and I like that.” “Everyone took wonderful care of me here at the hospital, and I’m glad I could have everything done here,” she said. Procedures to be performed in the MMSC Cardiac Cath Lab include, but are not limited to: PTCA or Angioplasty - Inflation of a balloon inside the coronary artery ( vessel which carries blood to the heart ) and / or a peripheral artery ( various vessels which carry blood to the lower half of the body - I.E. kidneys and legs ) to push plaque back against the vessel wall and return proper flow of blood to the heart muscle and / or lower extremities. Stent Placement - Placement of a bare metal wire mesh device into the coronary artery and / or peripheral artery to help hold a narrowed vessel open following a PTCA. Drug Eluting Stent Placement (DES) - Placement of a wire mesh device into the coronary artery only - This type of stent is coated with a medication which helps reduce the chance of scar tissue from forming inside the coronary artery. Arthrectomy - Use of a device which contains a small cutting instrument that can break up hard plaque and allow it to be removed from a narrowed vessel.  Cardioversion - A procedure which delivers an electrical shock to the heart and restores the heart to a regular rhythm. Pacemaker - Placement of a small electrical device just under the skin of the chest which has wires extending into the heart. The pacemaker senses the existing heart rate and will send electrical impulses to the heart and stimulate it to beat at the correct rate. Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram - This is an ultrasound procedure that may be used to detect heart valve disease, heart tumors, and blood clots inside the heart. It also may be used to detect an aneurysm. Peripheral Angiography and Interventions – This procedure helps find and if necessary correct, blood vessel problems in your lower body and legs. To schedule a consultation, patients and caregivers should call (641) 754-5999.
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