Aubrie Hilton
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nursing professional with over 16 years of experience providing high quality care to the elderly, critically ill, and terminally ill patients. Highly motivated Clinical Director delivering positive patient outcomes, creative solutions to issues and great interaction with staff and patients. Knowledgeable in healthcare regulations. Ready for a new position that will challenge me in growing my professional career.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Clinical Services
Compassus Hospice
Austin, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Ensured that all department personnel maintained a high level of professionalism and customer service standards.
- Assessed staffing needs and recruited qualified personnel when necessary.
- Investigated complaints from patients or families regarding clinical services provided by the staff.
- Established performance objectives and evaluated staff performance regularly.
- Analyzed data from reports related to clinical services, including patient satisfaction surveys.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans for patients.
- Developed strategies for improving communication between departments and staff.
- Actively participated in strategic planning initiatives designed to improve overall operations.
- Provided staff education on current trends in clinical practice.
- Coordinated patient care activities, including assessments, treatments and evaluations of patients' progress.
- Monitored quality assurance initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
Director of Nursing
Oakwood Manor Nursing Home
Vidor, Texas
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of 15 nurses, fostering environment supportive of both staff and patients.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
Director Of Nursing
Kountze Nursing Center
Kountze, Texas
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Recruited and developed over 40 quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
- Evaluated work performance of 40 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Participated in IDT management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 56-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 40 employees.
- 2017 Blue Ribbon Winner
- 2019 CEO Roundtable Winner
- 2018, 2019, 2020 Operational Excellence Incentive Program Bonus Recipient.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of [Number] nurses, fostering environment supportive of both [Type] and patients.
Unit Manager
Kountze Nursing Center
Kountze , Texas
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends, and family about medications and self-care skills.
- Protected patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols and maintained patient confidence by monitoring confidential information.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Motivated and supervised 40 CNA's and LVN's in delivering quality patient care.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
Director Of Nursing/Case Manager
Grace Hospice LLC
Beaumont, Texas
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
Registered Nurse
Harbor Hospice
Beaumont, Texas
12.2014 - 04.2016
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont, Texas
08.2011 - 03.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Lamar State College - Orange
Orange, TX08.2011
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Lamar State College - Orange
Orange, TX09.2008
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Lamar State College - Orange
Orange, TX03.2008
High School Diploma -
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School
Orange, Texas05.1997
FNP - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- Profitability strategies
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Accreditation coordination
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Scheduling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Staff Management
- Staff Education
- Infection Control
- Quality Management
- Budget Management
- Clinical System Monitoring
- Staff Evaluation
- Inventory and restocking
- Team Building
- Drug inventory management
- Drug utilization review
- Hiring and recruitment
Timeline
Director of Clinical Services
Compassus Hospice
02.2023 - Current
Director of Nursing
Oakwood Manor Nursing Home
07.2021 - Current
Director Of Nursing
Kountze Nursing Center
06.2017 - 07.2021
Unit Manager
Kountze Nursing Center
01.2017 - 06.2017
Director Of Nursing/Case Manager
Grace Hospice LLC
04.2016 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
Harbor Hospice
12.2014 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
08.2011 - 03.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing
Lamar State College - Orange
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Lamar State College - Orange
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Lamar State College - Orange
High School Diploma -
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School
FNP - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington