HILARY WAND
HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
Mountville,PA
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Language
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Certification
23
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in geriatric and acute care, diabetes management, and wellness education. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care while fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families. Eager to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team that values professional growth and continuous learning. Passionate about advancing nursing expertise and enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Work History
Diabetic Educator
1 Year 1 Month- Assessed dietary habits and developed individualized meal planning guidance
- Explained blood glucose monitoring, medication timing, and self-management routines
- Delivered diabetes and nutrition education sessions for patients and families
- Coordinated education plans with clinicians to support patient care goals
- Instructed groups on carbohydrate counting, label reading, and portion control
- Reinforced lifestyle changes through follow-up education and behavior support
- Educate patients on how Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes work, insulin and dosing, nutrition and carbohydrate counting, glucose drivers such as sleep, stress, illness, and activity, CGM trends and device use, and lifestyle management. Be familiar with common diabetes medications, including GLP-1s, metformin, all forms of insulin, and glucagon
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning
- Delivered diabetes self‑management training (DSMT) classes
Staff Nurse
11 Years 5 Months- Charge role, effectively managed clinical oversight for 47-bed unit
- Led nursing personnel in unit, fostering collaboration and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of patients.
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit.
- Facilitated communication between patients and physicians to enhance understanding of treatment plans.
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Developed comprehensive patient care plans, incorporating assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses to optimize care.
- Assigned specific nursing responsibilities to staff members to ensure optimal patient care.
- 5 ACUTE CARE (47-bed acute care unit), Hershey, PA
RN Supervisor
1 Year- Obtained and interpreted lab test results.
- Effectively supervised number LPNs, CNAs and non-clinical staff.
- Provided comprehensive chronic patient care in rehab/long-term care unit, managing treatment including medication administration, wound care, and patient monitoring per shift.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of residents.
- Supervised LPNs, CNAs, and non-clinical staff, ensuring high standards of care and operational efficiency.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment plans for diverse medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Utilized judgment skills for effective decision-making. High level of personal accountability.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Human Resources Specialist
10 Years- Assisted with human resource support matters to ensure compliance and employee satisfaction
- Oversaw strength management and distribution actions to maintain troop readiness
- Oversaw the readiness, health, and welfare of all Soldiers.
- Ensured accurate tracking of postal and personnel records
- Maintain emergency notification data
- Annville, PA
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Associate of Science - Nursing (RN)
Skills
Diabetes care techniques
Direct patient care
Patient education
Medication administration
Patient documentation
use of various EMRs
Acute and chronic care
Medical terminology
Maintains sterile fields and correct application of sterile dressings
Interdisciplinary teamwork
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Monitor operation and maintenance
Bilingual in Spanish
Age-appropriate interventions
Affiliations
- Registered Nurse in State of Pennsylvania, license number RN657178
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 09/2026
- CPR and AED certified through American Heart Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse in State of Pennsylvania, license number RN657178
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 03/2025
- CPR and AED certified through American Heart Association
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Diabetic Educator
Diabetic and Nutrition Center
2025.10 - CurrentRead More
Staff Nurse
HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
2015.06 - CurrentRead More
RN Supervisor
MANOR CARE
2014.06 - 2015.06Read More
Human Resources Specialist
UNITED STATES ARMY
2004.01 - 2014.01Read More
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Science from Nursing (RN)
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MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science from Nursing (BSN)
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