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Hilliard HALLIDAY

Hilliard HALLIDAY

Hagerman,New Mexico

Summary

Hardworking house supervisor with 11 years of experience. Provided strong leadership and high-quality nursing care for critical patients. Demonstrated success in building positive relationships with people of varied backgrounds. Background includes leading nursing operations at inpatient facilities. Forward-thinking and knowledgeable healthcare professional, well-versed in administering budgets, training staff, and administering medication. Skilled in case, employee, and care management. Disciplined and reliable professional with proven leadership, and planning abilities. Registered Nurse in the states of New Mexico and Oregon with advanced credentials in Non-Violent Intervention Certified Instructor, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, and NIH Stroke Scale. Healthcare Administrator with a proven ability to deliver an exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients. Coordinate the admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver, and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of data collection, and performance metrics. Recognized for staff development, leading to high-performing teams. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities, with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Motivated Director of Nursing excited to bring many years of experience to growing organization. Expert in managing day-to-day functions, implementing clinical improvements, and developing cohesive nursing teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

House Supervisor

Artesia General Hospital
Artesia, United States
08.2020 - Current
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
  • Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Administered medications subcutaneously, orally and via IV.
  • Reviewed clinical documentation to assess standards and quality of care.

RN Charge Nurse

Lovelace Medical Center
Roswell, United States
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to assess needs and determine best options for care.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections.
  • Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
  • Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.

RN Charge Nurse

Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, United States
10.2017 - 08.2019
  • Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to assess needs and determine best options for care.
  • Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
  • Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections.
  • Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
  • Triaged incoming phone calls from emergency rooms and inpatient units to determine needs and prioritize care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.

RN Staff Nurse

Artesia General Hospital
Artesia, United States
02.2014 - 08.2019
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
  • Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.

RN Staff Nurse

Lincoln County Hospital
Ruidoso, United States
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
  • Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
  • Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastern New Mexico University Roswell
Roswell, NM

Skills

  • Medical Issues Management
  • Policy and Program Development
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Expenditure Authorization
  • Employee Work Scheduling
  • Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
  • Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
  • Floor Assignments
  • Medication Understanding
  • Information Systems Development
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Emotional Support
  • Hospitality Operations
  • Hazard Elimination
  • Proper Staffing
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Health Information Systems (HIS)
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Court Appearances
  • Hospital Operations
  • Administrative Staff Supervision
  • Human Resource Management
  • Code Compliance
  • Quality Improvement Plans
  • Resource Monitoring
  • Diagnostic Services Monitoring
  • Problem Identification
  • In-Service Programs
  • Employee Training Program
  • Determining Staffing Needs
  • Blood Product Transfusion
  • Facility Inspections
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Life Skills Development
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Medicare Compliance
  • Incident Reports
  • Clinical Staff Management

Certification

  • Licensed New Mexico RN, 78981, 05/31/27
  • BLS, 215419297848, 02/28/27
  • ACLS, 2065015149923, 03/31/26
  • PALS, 207004289185, 03/30/26
  • NRP, 07/31/26
  • ENPC, 07/23/29
  • TNCC, 07/31/29
  • NIH Stroke Scale, 03/31/27

Timeline

House Supervisor

Artesia General Hospital
08.2020 - Current

RN Charge Nurse

Lovelace Medical Center
09.2019 - 04.2020

RN Charge Nurse

Northwest Medical Center
10.2017 - 08.2019

RN Staff Nurse

Lincoln County Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2019

RN Staff Nurse

Artesia General Hospital
02.2014 - 08.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Eastern New Mexico University Roswell