Monday, February 3, 2025
Hollin Macklin鈥檚 nursing journey began earlier than most. When Take Your Child to
Work Day came around, she would accompany her mother to the hospital where she worked
as a nurse, leaving her with a lasting impression.
鈥淲atching her provide care and compassion to her patients while balancing the demands of being a single mother was incredibly inspiring,鈥� Macklin said. 鈥淪he demonstrated resilience, dedication and the ability to make a difference in people鈥檚 lives. It planted a seed for my passion for nursing.鈥�
Originally from Ohio, Macklin would go on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University in 2014 and is a registered nurse who joined The in January 2024 as clinic nurse manager.
When speaking of what inspired her to pursue her career in nursing, she attributed the motivation came from both her love for caring about people and to provide a steady career for her family.
鈥淚 started my family kind of early in life,鈥� Macklin said. 鈥淚 knew that I wanted to be able to be dependent and self-sufficient, with a great career.鈥�
鈥淚 wanted to provide my child with the life she deserved while showing her the value of hard work and pursuing a career that is both fulfilling and meaningful,鈥� Macklin said. 鈥淢y mother鈥檚 example and my personal journey have deeply shaped my commitment to this profession.鈥�
New beginnings in Texas
After school, she briefly worked at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio, in the orthopedic med surge unit. However, she would pivot to home health and would transition to Maxim Healthcare Services in Houston.
Quickly adapting to Houston鈥檚 humid weather and southern hospitality, Macklin treated Maxim鈥檚 predominate patient population: pediatric G-tube / vent patients. The experience motivated her to expand her career into multiple leadership roles, including that of a clinic nurse manager where she supervised clinical supervisors who supervised all the nurses in patient homes. A substantial part of her job was building processes and programs, identifying quality metrics and assisting in a required state audit.
Macklin鈥檚 primary focus was on ensuring regulatory compliance and quality care delivery, as well collaborating with leadership to align clinical operations with business objectives and payer requirements.
鈥淚 also traveled a lot to other offices to provide training and support, assisting with various clinical challenges they encountered,鈥� Macklin said. 鈥淗owever, over time, I felt ready for a new challenge and a change in direction. That鈥檚 when I discovered HSC.鈥�
New surroundings at 向日葵视频HSC
At HSC she oversees the clinical aspect of five separate clinics where her passion for nursing continues. Macklin manages staff across the , as well as specialty clinics such as , , and .
The environment at HSC Health does present some unique challenges unlike what she experienced at Maxim. However, the role offers a chance to contribute directly to process optimization and strategic resource allocation, aligning with her strengths in evidence-based clinical management.
鈥淚 have a passion for problem solving,鈥� Macklin said. 鈥淚 enjoy tackling complex challenges and finding innovative, efficient solutions that others may not have considered. It鈥檚 incredibly rewarding to see those solutions make a meaningful impact.鈥�
Her curiosity also continues to grow and has motivated her to continue her education.
鈥淚鈥檓 particularly interested in various aspects of nursing, including research,鈥� Macklin said. 鈥淚 had considered pursuing my master鈥檚 degree multiple times, but it wasn鈥檛 until I stepped into my current role that I recognized the perfect opportunity to do so.鈥�
In addition to her role with HSC Health, she is now enrolled in the 鈥檚 Master of Science in Nursing Innovation program and is looking toward also enrolling in the program.
The reason for selecting the new program is personal for Macklin.
鈥淚鈥檝e had recent experiences with family that have profoundly deepened my understanding and passion for this area of health care,鈥� Macklin said. 鈥淭hese experiences have highlighted the critical need for compassionate, skilled mental health practitioners and solidified my commitment to making a meaningful impact in this field.鈥�
鈥淏y pursuing the PMHNP program, I aim to contribute to improving mental health care access and outcomes, drawing from both my professional expertise and personal connection to this vital aspect of health care,鈥� Macklin said.
Her motivation for continuing to learn comes from her love of learning, but also motivation for her family. Macklin鈥檚 family consists of her 16-year-old daughter Desiree, her husband Mike and two 100-pound Cane Corsos named Balou and Cane who have all adapted well to life in Texas.
While her daughter has not fully committed to a field for her upcoming collegiate studies, Desiree does lean toward health care, nursing included.
鈥淣ursing offered me the opportunity to be self-reliant, make a positive impact and instill in my child the importance of following one鈥檚 passion and purpose,鈥� Macklin said. 鈥淲hat better way to motivate my daughter in her journey than to be a role model to her. She鈥檚 been watching.鈥�
From - Our People by Cindy Vasquez