President (2017):  Terri Beth Mann, MSN, RN

I worked as a Hospice nurse for about 12 years and  currently I am a Vitas Hospice volunteer. I have a Masters in Nursing (Community Health) and I am currently an adjunct nursing instructor at Weatherford College and PRN Nurse at Maxim Health Care.

I was fortunate to have gone to Hospice Education Institute in 2000 to London, England with Melissa Woody, RN for 12 days. We went to St. Christophers and met many Hospice Disciplines from other countries as we learned, toured and had field experiences. I went to Wales for my field experience

I have been a National and Fort Worth Chapter HPNA member since 1998.I have been Secretary of Fort Worth HPNA (1999-2000 and 2013 - 2014) and Vice President (2004-2006).

To de-stress and balance I like to dance, do Zumba, tai chi, yoga, camp and get my regular and PRN dose of Vitamin N (Nature).

President Elect (2017 - 2018)Tammie Guinn, RN, BSN, BA, CHPN

Tammie Guinn is a registered nurse, with a Bachelor of Science Nursing and a BA in Psychology from University of Texas of Arlington. She is currently completing a Masters degree in Nursing and preparing for the Adult and Geriatric Primary Nurse Practitioner certification in May, 2017. Tammie is certified in hospice and palliative nursing with a background in critical care, cardiac care, and community mental health. Tammie lends her 30 plus years of experience to her work as a nurse consultant, hospice case manager, advance care planning facilitator, and educator. Tammie serves as Secretary on the board for Fort Worth Chapter Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.

Secretary (2017 - 2018)  Jame Restau, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, ACPHN

Supportive and Palliative Care CNS

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Irving 

Thank you for your consideration for the Secretary position for the Fort Worth Chapter of HPNA. It is an honor to be considered for this opportunity with such an active chapter.

I have worked as a Supportive and Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist for 8 years at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Irving. We are a mobile consultative team and I see patients and families to address comfort, care and planning. I am also an active member of the Ethics Committee, Sepsis/Mortality, APRN Council, HealthTexas Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Council, and serve as a preceptor for graduate nurses pursuing advanced degrees as a nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist.

Before obtaining my advanced degree, I worked at Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas as a staff nurse on an Oncology/Hematology floor. I worked night shift there for 4 years. My first nursing position was in Savannah, Georgia on a Hematology/Oncology floor at Candler Hospital. I feel in love with oncology and the patients there. I have never regretted my decision to be an oncology nurse and care for these challenging patients.

I have been certified as an Advanced Practice Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse for 4 years. I have reviewed abstracts for the past two AAHPM/HPNA national conferences. I will participate in the new point study for the ACPHN exam in December. I have also been part of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) for the national consensus project data collection. I am also the Treasurer for Texas CNS, the state professional organization for Clinical Nurse Specialists. I have presented at the annual Texas CNS conference on end-of-life symptom management and integrating Palliative Care into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Outside of my professional practice, I have an amazing mother who lives with me. She is one of my greatest sources of support. I have a Boston Terrier named Judson who rules our house along with a box turtle name Ricky. I was raised in Houston, Texas but I am originally from Kentucky. I have a younger brother and two nieces and two nephews. I was raised as an “Army Brat” and have been fortunate enough to travel and see some amazing places. I love Pilates and my elliptical plus have a passion about coffee and books.

I appreciate your consideration for this positon.