Stanford Children's Hospital
Mary Helmers, RN, BSN earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of San Francisco in 1983. Before coming to Children’s at Stanford she worked at the VAMC in San Francisco as a staff nurse with adult medical, surgical, cardiothoracic and neurosurgery patients. Mary came to the old CH@S in February 1985, 37+ years ago where she worked as a staff nurse, specializing in Pediatrics working in various areas in the hospital. Mary’s area of interest was pulmonary medicine and in particular, taking care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis. Mary had found her niche. In 1986-1987, she went to UCSF to work in the PICU, while continuing to work here at Stanford once a month.
In 1992, Mary came to the outpatient clinics and worked as the Allergy-Immunology/CF Nurse Coordinator for 2 years before starting a family. As a relief nurse for the clinics, she continued her interest in pulmonary medicine covering and working with the CF and Allergy Nurse Coordinators. She took the role as the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Nurse Coordinator in June 2000. In October 2008, she transferred to her current job as the Pediatric CF Nurse Coordinator.
Mary’s Professional awards: CFRI Professional Excellence Award, 2004
LPCH Grace Award of Special Honoree for Outstanding Achievement and Dedication in Caring for Children and Families, 2014
CFRI Champion of the Year Award, 2020
Friday, November 4, 2022
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM ET