1. MARY KRIVAC-BOTT
7246 Galaxy Brook, San Antonio, TX 78252 | H: 210-475-3972 | C: 814-410-7364 | operatingroomrn@msn.com
Professional Summary
A registered nurse with 20+ years experience. My experience ranges from wards, clinics, operating room, and staff education and
management level positions.
Licenses/Certifications
State of Texas Registered Nurse License Advanced Cardiac Life Support
State of Pennsylvania Professional Nurse License
Basic Life Support
Skill Highlights
Experience with caring for surgical patients Trained/experienced leader
Have knowledge of Electronic Health Records Experienced supervisor
Familiarity with CCQAS Experienced unit level performance improvement representative
Experienced unit patient safety representative Experienced telephone triage nurse
Experienced unit level education/training representative
Professional Experience
Clinical Nurse, Urology Clinic (GS-10) 12/2014 to Present
United States Army, Brooke Army Medical Center
Patient Educator for Urology Clinic
Trained provider of Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation (PTNS)
Nurse in charge of the clinic during absence of head nurse
Head nurse during Joint Commission inspection—successfulresults
Returned phone calls to patients, did telephone consults,reported lab results to patients.
Supervised five Urology technicians and senior rated four administrative personnel
Ensured education and training folders met hospital and Joint Commission standards
Circulated endoscopy and brachytherapy procedures on an as needed basis.
Operating Room Nurse/RN/LVN Nurse Credentialer (Major, USAF)
12/2012 to 05/2014
United States Air Force
Lackland AFB, TX
Supervised up to 15 RNs and 20 surgical technicians per day. Assisted with running the surgical board. Collaborated
with anesthesia regarding case load and movement Circulat ed multiple surgical procedures
Entered all active duty and civilian nurses into the CCQAS database
Ensured all licenses, BLS, ACLS, PALS were current for each nurse within the 59th Medical Wing
General Surgery Service, Nurse Manager/Senior Nurse Educator (Major, USAF)
08/2007 to 11/2012
United States Air Force
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany
Supervised/Circulated surgical cases in the only Level 1 Trauma Center outside the United States. Collaborated
with surgeons, anesthesia and Intensive Care Staff on the care of intensive care patients (Aug 2007-January 2012). Ordered
special order items for the General Surgery Service. Updated preference cards for eight general surgeons.

2. Project Manager, General Medical Education (GME) Office Development
Instructed Army Nurse Transition Students on the importance of preparing a patient for surgery.
Inserviced the wards and the ER on preparing patients for surgery.
Created a skills table for the quarterly skills fair on preparing a patient for surgery.
Taught Pediatric Advanced Life Support Classes and Basic Life Support Classes.
Assisted with teaching the Charge Nurse Prep Course.
Assisted with putting packages through for approval for continuing education credits by the Army Nurse Corp.
General Surgery Service, Nurse Manager/Nurse Manager, Evening Shift (Captain, USAF)
02/2003 to 08/2007
United States Air Force
Lackland AFB, TX
Circulated multiple trauma cases/Primary circulator for multiple open/laparoscopic gastric bypasses, lap band procedures,
general surgery oncology procedures at the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the Air Force.
Updated and created preference cards for 18 staff surgeons.
Ordered specialty supplies for oncological general surgery and bariatric cases.
Supervised three nurses and five surgical technicians on the evening shift
Primary Care Optimization, Nurse Manager (Captain, USAF)
07/2002 to 01/2003
United States Air Force
Barksdale AFB, LA
Responsible for caring for 1500 impaneled patients. Ensured that all required tests were performed for diabetics
on an annual basis (i.e. eye exams, foot care, Hgb A1C). Called women over 40 and made sure they were
scheduled for annual mammograms. Called patients with lab results, and assisted patients with setting
appointments.
Infection Control Officer (Captain, USAF)
03/2001 to 01/2003
2nd Medical Group
Barksdale AFB, LA
Conducted monthly spot inspections of various units within the 2nd Medical Group.
Assured the facility was maintaining and abiding by infection control standards.
Taught at monthly initial and annual infection control training sessions.
Taught about blood borne pathogens to the base pool lifeguards prior to the pools opening. This training was
conducted on an annual basis.
Performed records reviews on all surgical patients to monitor for postoperative infections.
Conducted and wrote minutes for the quarterly Infection Control Committee Meeting.
Developed a rapport with Infection Control Nurses within the Bossier City/Shreveport, LA are
Same Day Surgery Nurse Manager (Captain, USAF)
11/2000 to 07/2002
United States Air Force
Barksdale AFB, LA
Supervised one RN and one medical technician. Oversaw the preop clinic and the care of up to 50 pre and
postop patients per month. Helped maintain Joint Commission Standards. Ensured all medical paperwork was up -
to-date prior to patient having surgery.
Staff Nurse Multi-Service Unit (2Lt-Captain, USAF)
04/1997 to 11/2000
United States Air Force
Langley AFB, VA
Cared for patients from three days old to geriatrics. Patients were both medical and surgical. Developed plans of
care. Supervised up to two RNs and 7 medical technicians per shift. Directed all patient care. Assessed and
delivered safe age-specific patient care. Part of the Pediatric Asthma Disease Management Team. Developed
Clinical Pathway for disease management and teaching packet for families for the management of asthma in the
pediatric population.

3. Education and Training
MBA: Business Administration
2007
University of Phoenix
San Antonio,TX, United States
Graduated with a 3.79 GPA
Air Force Operating Room Cross-training Course February-May 2003
Air Force Infection Control and Epidemiology March 2001
Air Force Nursing Service Management Course August-September 2000
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
1995
Wheeling Jesuit College
Wheeling,WV, United States
Member of the Student Nurses Association
Member of Students Against Drunk Driving
President of Pro-Life Club
Professional Organizations
Society of Urological Nurses Association 2014-Present
Association of Perioperative Nurses- 2003 to Present
Military Officers Association of America- Lifetime Member
Veterans’ of Foreign Wars-Lifetime Member
American Legion-2003to Present
Wounded Warriors Alumna- 2014 to Present
Awards
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Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service for Meritorious Service March 2015-July 2015-Brooke Army Medical Center
Air Force Commendation Medal Second Oak Leaf Cluster February 2003-August 2007- Lackland AFB, TX
Air Force Commendation Medal First Oak Leaf Cluster November 2000-January 2003- Barksdale AFB, LA
Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service April 1997-November 2000- Langley AFB, VA