Hillary Fries
Montesano,WA
Summary
Obtain a registered nurse position within the clinical education department.
Strongly motivated healthcare professional with 9 years of acute care hospital experience. Clinical skills combined with dedication to modeling exceptional patient care with compassion. Looking to transition into education focused nursing field, bringing proficiency in handling multiple tasks, precepting and mentoring.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Summit Pacific Medical Center
Elma, WA
10.2022 - Current
- Acute Care Unit
- Providing primary care for patients during the acute phase of their illness while fulfilling the role of charge nurse.
- Assisting in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Charge Nurse
Mason General Hospital
Shelton, WA
06.2016 - 10.2022
- Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Unit
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with other departments while providing primary care for up to 5 patients at a time.
Registered Nurse
Mason General Hospital
Shelton, WA
08.2015 - 10.2022
- Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Unit
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Starbucks Clerk
Safeway
Aberdeen, WA
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Trained new clerks on company procedures and effectively contributing to their integration into the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington Governor’s University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
Grays Harbor Community College
Aberdeen, WA06.2015
Skills
- Team coordination
- Direct patient care and assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Precepting
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 09/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 09/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 10/2025
Affiliations
- Hospital Staffing Committee at Summit Pacific Medical Center, 2023, Working in unison with members of hospital leadership to accomplish safe staffing practices and address staff concerns.
- MSP council at Mason General Hospital, 2017-2022, Working collaboratively to address unit specific challenges and solutions.
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Summit Pacific Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
Mason General Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Mason General Hospital
08.2015 - 10.2022
Starbucks Clerk
Safeway
01.2009 - 01.2015
Associate Degree - Nursing
Grays Harbor Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington Governor’s University