Hillary Garrett
Coppell,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse Bone Marrow Transplant
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
01.2005 - 02.2025
- Oversee and manage nursing staff, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to nursing personnel, fostering professional development and skills enhancement, while also supporting the successful integration of new nurses into the team.
- Assign patient care responsibilities based on staff competencies and patients' needs.
- Monitor and report patient safety concerns, incidents, and adverse events.
- Oversee the daily operations of the BMT unit, including patient flow, staffing levels, and resource allocation, while collaborating with nurse managers and other leaders to ensure the availability of necessary equipment, medications, and supplies.
- Act as the point of contact for issues that arise during shifts, escalating concerns to higher leadership when necessary.
- Ensure seamless transitions of care during patient handoffs and shift changes.
Bone Marrow Transplant Registered Nurse
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
01.2005 - 02.2025
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications, and intervene appropriately.
- Administers and titrates transplant and cellular therapy medications according to patient condition and hospital protocol.
- Supports evidence-based practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning.
- Administers, monitors, and documents therapeutic intervention regimes in the EPIC EHR.
- Coordinates with health care team members with discharge planning needs for the patient.
- Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, addressing concerns, and providing education.
- Trained to take care of oncology populations such as bone marrow transplant recipients, chimeric antigen receptor T-cells (CAR-T) recipients, and phase one or high acuity research trial patients.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Zale Lipshy University Hospital
Dallas, Texas
08.2000 - 12.2004
- Served in charge nurse role as well as provided direct patient care in the following disciplines: bone marrow transplant, general oncology, urology, plastic surgery, ENT and bariatrics.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-1998
MBA - Business Administration
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX01-1988
BBA - Finance
St. Edwards
Austin, TX05-1985
Certification
- BSN, RN
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Charge Nurse Bone Marrow Transplant
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
01.2005 - 02.2025
Bone Marrow Transplant Registered Nurse
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
01.2005 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Zale Lipshy University Hospital
08.2000 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
MBA - Business Administration
Texas A&M University
BBA - Finance
St. Edwards
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