Jill Blanchard FNP-S, BSN, RN
Hobart
Summary
Eager Family Nurse Practitioner Student with 23 years of experience in both leadership and patient care nursing roles. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digestive Center RN
Methodist Hospitals
01.2018 - Current
- Record relevant patient data per the institutional policy
- Meet with patients having GI symptoms and systematically assess and plan care based on the health status of individuals and record-related health data
- Work closely with Gastrointestinal (GI) Physician to perform Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) procedures
- Provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedure education to the patients, their families, or caregivers
- Perform esophageal and anorectal manometries
- Evaluating and administering pharmacological and other treatment regimens as decided based on recent advancements in gastroenterology and evidence-based practice
- Implement health promotion strategies and education to patients, the community, and the entire support system.
Endoscopy Specialty Health RN
Methodist Hospitals
01.2006 - Current
- Work as part-time charge RN and staff RN for both outpatients and inpatients in the endoscopy department
- Assisted physicians in performing procedures
- Work as a circulator in both pulmonary and GI endoscopy cases
- Endoscopy technician in charge of both pulmonary and GI cases
- Perform the duties of holding and recovery RN for all endoscopy cases
- Super-user for EPIC systems
- Performed different specialty endoscopy procedures such as Manometry, HET, Bravo, Radiofrequency Esophageal Ablation, ERCP, EBUS, and ENB
- Provided safe delivery of medications and accurately reconciled medications dosage and usage.
Interim GERD Center Nurse Navigator
Methodist Hospitals
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Assisted patients with navigating healthcare systems from the initial diagnosis to end-of-life treatment if necessary
- Served as a point of contact for referring patients, physicians, and caregivers to provide resources and assistance accessing the facility's clinical and professional care services
- Facilitated patient appointments, including those made with diagnostic areas, labs, and specialty physicians.
Resource Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospitals
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Assisted in the development and improvement of hospital and unit protocols
- Collaborated with unit leadership to improve patient and staff satisfaction
- Acted as a support and resource for all patients and staff members
- Monitored compliance by staff members of hospital regulatory requirements and unit standards to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Neuro IMCU Staff RN
Methodist Hospitals
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Caring and advocating for neuro patients
- Coordinated care with ancillary staff
- Performed other duties as assigned
- Responsible for alerting MDs and ancillary staff on emergency medical situations.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -
Chamberlain University
05.2024
Bachelors of Science Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
10.2021
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Purdue University
05.2002
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible
- Patient-Centric
- Technologically Savvy
- Energetic
- Professional
- Vigilant
- Excellent Soft Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse within the State of Indiana
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Digestive Center RN
Methodist Hospitals
01.2018 - Current
Interim GERD Center Nurse Navigator
Methodist Hospitals
01.2013 - 01.2016
Endoscopy Specialty Health RN
Methodist Hospitals
01.2006 - Current
Resource Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospitals
01.2004 - 01.2006
Neuro IMCU Staff RN
Methodist Hospitals
01.2002 - 01.2004
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) -
Chamberlain University
Bachelors of Science Nursing (BSN) -
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Purdue University
- Registered Nurse within the State of Indiana
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
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