Desirae Hillegass

Work History

Patriot Village

01.2024 - Current

Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.

Thomas Memorial Hospital

01.2023 - 10.2023

Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
Ensured continuity of care during transfer or discharge by communicating relevant patient information to the appropriate healthcare providers or facilities.
Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
Streamlined processes for documentation, ensuring accurate charting that facilitated timely decision-making by healthcare providers.

ProMedica

10.2017 - 12.2022

Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

The Patriot

01.2014 - 10.2017

Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.

The Patriot

01.2012 - 01.2014

Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.

Somerset Hospital

03.2006 - 01.2011

Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.