Cara Alana Hilliard
North Mississippi Medical Center
Corinth
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
3 Years 6 Months- Provided direct patient care in outpatient infusion center, administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, injections, and supportive medications to enhance patient comfort and treatment effectiveness.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, manage vascular access devices, obtain laboratory specimens, provide patient education, and monitor for infusion-related adverse reactions; initiate interventions, notify the oncology team, and give emergency medications.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
6 Months- I cared for a diverse patient population on a 25-bed medical surgical floor, managing 8–10 patients at a time.
- Performed comprehensive head to toe assessments at shift change, collected and monitored lab values, administered oral, IV, IM, and subcutaneous medications; managed wound care with dressing changes, and maintained peripheral IVs.
Student Stem Tutor
4 Months- Provided individualized tutoring in anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nursing courses, and computer applications. Met with students 3–4 times per week for an hour, where I reviewed lecture material, created study guides and practice quizzes, taught dosage calculations, and reviewed nursing care plans.
- Held evening Zoom sessions after students' clinical rotations to accommodate their schedules.
- Developed tailored lesson plans to address individual student needs and learning styles.
Education
No Degree
- Post Baccalaureate Studies
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- GPA: 3.72
- Honoree of Magna Cum Laude
Associates of Science - Nursing
- Honoree of Vice President's Scholar
SHADOWING EXPERIENCE
- Hand Orthopedic Physician Assistant, Matt Murphy, PA-C, Specialty Orthopedic Group Surgery Center, Tupelo, MS: 16 hours — 2026
- EMT Paramedic, Daniel Tucker, Memphis Fire Department, Memphis, TN: 12 hours — 2026
- Dermatology Physician Assistant, Hannah Savely, PA-C, Dermatology Center of North Mississippi, Tupelo, MS: 24 hours — 2025
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Kelly Thornton, FNP, Faith Family Clinic Of Kossuth,LLC, Kossuth, MS: 4 hours — 2024
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
ADN Student Body Representative, Northeast Mississippi Community College, Booneville, MS — 2021-2022
- I acted as the bridge between students and faculty. I attended faculty meetings to communicate class concerns and worked with instructors to find solutions. Serving as Student Body Representative taught me how to communicate clearly, listen to different perspectives, and stay professional in tough situations.
Certification
- BLS -2026
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate -2025
- Registered Nurse Licensure -2022
ACHIEVEMENTS & HONORS
Magna Cum Laude - 2024, Phi Theta Kappa - 2020-2024, NMHS Shooting Star Award 2024, Presidential Transfer Award - 2023, Recipient of Office of Nursing Workforce Scholarship - 2023, Recipient of Bower Scholarship - 2023, Vice President’s Scholar - 2022, NEMCC President’s List - 2019-2020
Affiliations
- Ole Miss Pre-Physician Assistant Society
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Mississippi Beta Chapter
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- PA-Cers Membership
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Tippah County Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Student Stem Tutor
Northeast Mississippi Community College
01.2022 - 05.2022Read More
University of Mississippi
No Degree
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Mississippi University For Women
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Northeast Mississippi Community College
Associates of Science from Nursing
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