Type Of Business:
Health care system
Expertise:
Nursing; Patient care
Major Product/SVS:
Health care services including hospice house patient care; Health care system comprised of Vernon Memorial hospital, six area physician clinics and other medical centers
Hobbies/Sports:
Woodcarving; Knitting; Gardening; Playing the dulcimer; Reading
Place of Birth:
Brown County
Children's Names:
Two children
Work History:
Nurse, Wisconsin Army National Guard; VMH, Virginia; Community Hospital, MN; Viola Healthcare, WI; Surgery, Minneapolis, MN
Career Achievements:
Hospital Board, VMH; Assistance with Founding Hospice, VMH
Charity:
Vernon Memorial Hospital; Maplewood Assisted Living; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Wisconsin Governor's Mansion; State Capitol Rotunda, Madison, WI; Founder, Coordinator, Festival of Trees
Number Of Years In Profession:
39
Number Of Years In Current Position:
39
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for her profession and to the support she receives from her colleagues.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because since she could first remember, she had always wanted to be a nurse.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Hatlem was a clinical care coordinator for 13 years. She was responsible for starting hospice care in her area in 1982, and is currently teaching woodcarving class with her husband. She started an annual craft fair held in December of each year, open to the public and attracting over 50 vendors.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Coordinating with physicians, nurses and health care administrators; Managing clinic operations
Education Certifications:
Certification in Nursing Management
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Hatlem hopes to continue to volunteer and offer her knowledge and support to others.