Chris Ann Hilliard
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience in excelling in care plan development and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective psychiatric care and patient education. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to streamline processes, ensuring safety and satisfaction while delivering high-quality care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-ACT/FACT Team
Merakey
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Provide direct nursing care to persons with mental health issues and physical disabilities by completing clinical assessments, and administering medications.stering medications.
- Supervise patient conditions, and report changes in physical, visual, and behavioral presentations to physicians to facilitate prompt adjustments to treatment plans.
- Administer Long acting intramuscular injections and closely monitor responses, contributing to optimized therapeutic outcomes and patient well-being
- Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and their families.
- Gather patient health information through interviews and observations, and document findings in electronic records to improve the accuracy of patient health assessments and inform targeted care plans.
- Responsible for medical and medication monitoring, and education for patients on the ACT/FACT team.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and refine patient care plans to improve health outcomes.
- Assess patients for mental wellness; order of Protective Custody (OPC) or Duty to Warn performed as needed.
- Streamlined processes for continuity of care, and ensured patient safety and satisfaction by successfully managing comprehensive patient care from admission through discharge or transfer.
- Observe, record, and report medications and treatments, and perform assessments of the patient's physical and emotional needs; interpret and react appropriately to the patient's response to treatment, medication, or specific circumstances; discuss the plan of patient care with the treatment team.
- Update patient charts with meticulous data entry, and maintain current records to support accurate and effective treatments, thereby minimizing errors and enhancing patient care quality.
Staff Registered Nurse / Relief Charge
Regions Behavioral Health Hospital
Baton Rouge, USA
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Execute various nursing interventions for mental, physical, substance abuse or dual diagnosis’, including wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection, resulting in timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment
- Supervise patient conditions and report changes in physical, visual, and behavioral presentations to physicians to facilitate prompt adjustments to treatment plans
- Administer medications through oral and intramuscular injections and closely monitor responses, contributing to optimized therapeutic outcomes and patient well-being
- Identify patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- Gather patient health information through interviews/observation and document findings in electronic records to improve accuracy of patient health assessments and inform targeted care plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and refine patient care plans to improve health outcomes and meet recovery objectives, leading to increased patient satisfaction and recovery rates
- Administered and monitored patients prescribed medication assisted treatment for opioid and stimulant use addictions
- Observe, record and report medications and treatments, and perform assessments of the patient's physical and emotional needs; interprets and reacted appropriately to patient's response to treatment, medication, or specific circumstance; discussed plan of patient care with the treatment team
- Administer psychotropic and restrictive medications, such as coagulants, insulin, and narcotics
- In emergencies, take appropriate action
- Participate in patient group and family group therapy sessions; conduct spontaneous brief individual counseling of the patients and family members
- Streamlined processes for continuity of care and ensured patient safety and satisfaction by successfully managing comprehensive patient care from admission through discharge/transfer
- Updated patient charts with meticulous data entry and maintained current records to support accurate and effective treatments, thereby minimizing errors and enhancing patient care quality
- Participate in departmental meetings, shift reports, diagnostic and disposition staff meetings, departmental and nursing in service training sessions and departmental administrative meetings
- Baton Rouge, LA
Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse
RI International
Baton Rouge, USA
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Baton Rouge, LA
- Supported leadership in ensuring nursing care compliance with licensing regulations and accreditation standards, contributing to facility's reputation for excellence
- Managed medical and nursing supplies inventory and guaranteed equipment safety and effectiveness, leading to high operational standards and patient safety
- Ensured thorough assessments for all individuals upon arrival, collaboratively devising tailored recovery plans and enhancing patient satisfaction and recovery rates
- Oversaw and directly engaged in nursing treatments and patient monitoring to facilitate high-quality care and patient safety
- Led nursing care for conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension to improve patient health through vigilant monitoring and treatment
- Responded to crisis calls, providing immediate assessment and intervention and ensuring timely and effective care
- Streamlined unit nursing care by managing staff assignments, collaborating with physicians, overseeing patient orders, and liaising with ancillary departments
- Led nursing services during designated shifts, enhanced patient safety, and optimized assignment efficiency, resulting in improved patient care outcomes
- Administered and monitored patients prescribed medication assisted treatment for opioid and stimulant use addiction
- Administer psychotropic and restrictive medications, such as coagulants, insulin, and narcotics
- Take appropriate action in emergencies
- Observe, record and report medications and treatments, and perform assessments of the patient's physical and emotional needs; interprets and reacted appropriately to patient's response to treatment, medication, or specific circumstance; discussed plan of patient care with the treatment team
- Delivered critical treatments and coordinated referrals with team to ensure comprehensive care pathways for patients
- Successfully managed medical emergencies while adhering to protocols/policies, minimizing risks, and improving patient outcomes
- Ensured adherence to RI International compliance standards while maintaining ethical integrity and professionalism
- Coordinated services with various public and private community health, mental health, and social service agencies to facilitate appropriate services for individuals
- Educated new nurses in best practices, care standards, and safety protocols to elevate nursing team's competency and patient care quality
- Baton Rouge, LA
Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
Houston, USA
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Houston, TX
- Streamlined nursing care coordination on unit by assigning staff, facilitating physician rounds, monitoring patient orders, and ensuring effective communication with ancillary departments, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and patient satisfaction
- Fostered collaboration with physicians to swiftly assess patient conditions and administer appropriate treatment, contributing to effective management of rapidly changing health situations and improving patient recovery rates
- Liaised with interdisciplinary healthcare team to devise, execute, and refine patient care plans to improve patient health outcomes and expedite recovery processes
- Engaged in multidisciplinary collaborations to elevate standard of patient care and achieve higher levels of patient satisfaction and care quality through effective teamwork and shared expertise
- Administered medications and treatments accurately as prescribed by physicians, ensuring meticulous narcotic count and accountability at end of each shift
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for new nurses to enhance skills in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols, resulting in improved patient care and adherence to hospital policies
- Implemented meticulous documentation practices in patients' electronic medical records to ensure accurate information transfer to clinicians and care providers, thereby enhancing continuity of care and reducing errors
- Initiated daily shift briefings to update staff on patient care assignments and changes and foster well-informed and responsive nursing team that adapts quickly to patient needs
- Houston, TX
Perioperative Registered Nurse, Staff RN
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, USA
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Company Overview: San Diego, CA
- Managed admission, assessment, and surgical preparation of patients, aligning with hospital policies and catering to individual needs, thereby enhancing patient readiness and surgical outcomes
- Provided targeted education on nutrition, medication, pain, and wound management
- Assessed and improved patient and caregiver understanding to promote faster recovery and patient autonomy
- Reacted promptly to emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, and shock by employing critical intervention measures that stabilized patient conditions and saved lives
- Administered medications through various routes, including oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and closely monitored patient responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes
- Maintained up-to-date patient charts with meticulous records of medications and treatments to support delivery of accurate and effective care
- Led design and implementation of nursing care plans for surgical patients and monitored perioperative journey to ensure highest standards of quality and safety, resulting in superior patient outcomes
- Ensured patients received essential information for post-operative care, offering comprehensive guidance on diagnoses, medication management, and prevention strategies, which significantly improved patient self-care and reduced readmission rates
- Contributed to interdisciplinary healthcare teams by developing, executing, and refining patient care plans to enhance patient health and achieve targeted recovery goals
- Directed comprehensive patient care from initial assessment to discharge and ensured seamless continuity of care and adherence to personalized care plans, resulting in streamlined patient transitions and enhanced satisfaction
- San Diego, CA
Education
Master of Science - Nursing - Emphasis in Public Health
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA12-2006
Skills
- Care plan development
- Emergency response
- Clinical judgment
- Operating room skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Psychiatric and mental health care
Certification
- BLS
- CPI
Affiliations
- Member of American Psychiatric Nurses Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse-ACT/FACT Team
Merakey
07.2024 - 02.2025
Staff Registered Nurse / Relief Charge
Regions Behavioral Health Hospital
10.2023 - 02.2025
Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse
RI International
04.2021 - 09.2023
Charge Nurse / Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
04.2019 - 03.2021
Perioperative Registered Nurse, Staff RN
Aya Healthcare
03.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Nursing - Emphasis in Public Health
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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