Mary Pat Sheahan, BSN, RN

Mary Pat Sheahan is a seasoned nursing professional based in St. Louis, Missouri, with 46 years of experience in healthcare, most of which has been dedicated to Barnes-West County Hospital. She has built a long and respected career grounded in clinical expertise, adaptability, and a sustained commitment to patient care. In addition to her extensive nursing background, she also works in sales at Codi Boutique, reflecting a broad professional scope that includes both healthcare and customer-facing service.

She began her career at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where she worked in the Intensive Care Unit—an early professional goal that set the foundation for her long-term specialization in acute and surgical care. She later joined the hospital’s spine team, where she spent approximately 8 to 10 years developing advanced experience in spinal care. Her career then led her to Barnes-West County Hospital, where she was recruited by a spine surgeon and spent 10 years working closely in the operating room, scrubbing on complex spine cases and contributing to surgical excellence.

Throughout her career, Mary Pat has taken on a variety of roles including charge nurse, resource nurse, and educator. She has provided significant teaching and precepting support, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to mentor and train new clinicians. After a period of resource work across multiple services, she returned to spine surgery, where she continues to practice today. She is known for her adaptability, willingness to take on new challenges, and commitment to lifelong learning, often emphasizing that growth comes from staying open to new knowledge and learning from others at every stage of life.

• Webster University -BSN

• AORN

• Big Sister Program