HILLARY STITES
Greenland,MI
Summary
Registered nurse with twelve years of experience providing clinical care to a variety of patients. Highly organized, independent and able to multitask. Effectively coordinated patient care and dealt appropriately with patient concerns and family anxieties. Offered assistance with complex medical issues and provided caring patient interaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic RN
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient outcomes and adjusted nursing care plans as needed for optimal progression toward health goals.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and advancements in nursing practice.
- Reduced patient wait times by optimizing appointment scheduling and improving triage procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations in all aspects of clinical practice, safeguarding sensitive information.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists as needed for further evaluation or treatment of complex medical conditions beyond the scope of primary care services offered within the clinic setting.
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Provide in patient hospital care to patients with multiple diagnoses, some complex
- Developed and implemented care plans evaluating need for changes
- Worked along side multiple interdisciplinary teams while providing the best care possible
- Monitored pt status and reported concerns/changes to physicians
- Administered medications orally, intravenously, rectally, Intramuscular, and subcutaneously
- Discharged patients to Skilled Nursing Facilities, transferred to another hospital or with community services such as home care
- Provided end of life care, comfort care, and pain management, along with family support/education.
Registered Nurse
Horizon Home Care
09.2011 - 10.2023
- Traveled to client's home to evaluate and ensure wellness
- Electronically documented all findings within the system and sent reports and updates to physicians
- Ensured medications were present and assisted in refilling medications
- Contacted provider with abnormal findings and carried out any new orders
- Confidently initiated IV therapy and blood draw specimens from patient transporting specimen to lab
- Improved the patients understanding on disease processes with patient teaching
- Competently assessed patient's condition, recording using an EMR, and reporting any changes to physician's office and communicating with coworkers
- Proficient in working with ventilator patients, hospice patients, tracheostomy care, suctioning, gastrostomy tube, catheters, and wound cares.
Telepsychiatry Nurse
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Provide direct care to psychiatry patients
- Obtain patient histories and evaluate patients, perform physical examinations as appropriate, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans
- Participate in case management and continuing care
- Collaborate, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, psychologists, and other members of the health care team to deliver effective, efficient, safe, and high quality care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Finlandia University
Houghton, Michigan05.2011
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education -
Gogebic Community College
05.2003
General Diploma -
Ontonagon Area High School
Ontonagon, MI05.2001
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Patient Education
Certification
- NCLEX
- BLS
- ALS
- AED
References
- Rebecca Anderson, Registered Nurse, 906-364-5045
- Rachel Negro, Licensed Practical Nurse, 906-250-0681
- Karen White, Registered Nurse, 906-281-0870
Timeline
Clinic RN
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
Telepsychiatry Nurse
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
03.2019 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Horizon Home Care
09.2011 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Finlandia University
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education -
Gogebic Community College
General Diploma -
Ontonagon Area High School
- NCLEX
- BLS
- ALS
- AED
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