Jessica Hill
Lorain,OH
Summary
Experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with over 16 years in inpatient and outpatient care, specializing in Critical Care, Neurology, Pain Management, and Thoracic Surgery. Led quality improvement initiatives and guided Advanced Practice Provider teams to enhance patient experiences and optimize clinical operations. Focused on driving initiatives that elevate patient care standards and expand access while supporting continuous quality improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner – Thoracic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
07.2025 - Current
- Provide postoperative care for thoracic surgery patients on Thoracic Surgery step-down unit.
- Facilitated collaboration with thoracic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery and ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Evaluate patient conditions and modify treatment plans and coordinate timely interventions for optimal recovery.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Western Region APP Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
02.2019 - 07.2025
- Created and implemented structured onboarding and training protocols for new APP hires, ensuring alignment with Department of Pain Management objectives.
- Oversaw operational management of APP practices across multiple ambulatory locations in the region.
- Coordinated provider scheduling and conducted annual performance evaluations to enhance alignment with organizational goals.
- Mentored and supported Advanced Practice Providers throughout the Department of Pain Management
- Led team through transition to new Institute partnership with Neurological Institute, aligning operations with new leadership directives.
- Assisted with implementation of new APP practice model.
- Collaborated with physician and operational leadership to improve practice efficiency and APP engagement.
- Enhanced communication, collaboration, and consistency across multiple practice sites.
Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland
04.2018 - 07.2025
- Managed care for patients with complex acute and chronic pain conditions in outpatient multidisciplinary practice, ensuring comprehensive treatment.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and facilitating effective Interventional Pain Procedures.
- Coordinated regional initiatives for advanced practice providers in Western Region, enhancing collaboration and resource sharing among APPs.
- Represented the department on the Anesthesia Institute Patient Experience Committee.
- Achieved completion of APP Quality Pathway Programs in 2025 Cleveland Clinic APP Leadership Pathway in 2024 and APP Quality Pathway Programs and 2025
Department of Epilepsy Nurse Practitioner
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Managed inpatient epilepsy patients within the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.
- Performed comprehensive outpatient evaluations and follow-up care in Epilepsy Outpatient Clinic
- Collaborated with physicians, specialists, and medical staff to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for epilepsy management.
- Managed care for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, modifying care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Supported effective practice management to streamline patient care processes and improve efficiency. of patient test results, mychart messages, medication refills and insurance authorizations.
Acute Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
11.2012 - 03.2015
- Help facilitate Interventional pain procedures and manage epidural analgesia, peripheral nerve blocks, PCA management, and multimodal pain therapy for post operative inpatient's at Cleveland Main Campus.
- Facilitated acute pain management consultations for post-surgical patients, enhancing recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline processes and optimize postoperative pain management approaches.
- Developed pre-operative pain management consult evaluations and assessments with Colorectal Surgery Department as efforts to improve post operative care and pain control.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – General Neurology
St. John Medical Center
Westlake, OH
07.2011 - 11.2012
- Coordinated inpatient Neurology and Neurosurgery consultations to ensure timely and effective patient care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting plans to maximize effectiveness.
- Collaborated with Stroke Committee to develop and implement patient care initiatives, improving treatment protocols.
- Contributed to Primary Stroke Center accreditation efforts, enhancing institutional recognition and patient care standards.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Thoracic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
10.2009 - 12.2011
- Monitored and evaluated postoperative conditions of thoracic surgery patients, implementing targeted interventions to support recovery.
- Monitored postoperative recovery for primary thoracic surgery patients and those in the thoracic surgery consult service, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
- Implemented app coverage to improve accessibility for thoracic surgery inpatient consults, facilitating timely evaluations and care decisions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
Registered Nurse – Neurology
Rami N. Hachwi, MD
Cleveland, OH
04.2007 - 10.2009
- Supported inpatient and outpatient neurology practice at St John's Westshore, Lakewood Hospital, and Fairview Hospital to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted detailed patient assessments and notified physicians of changes to initiate timely interventions for optimal patient outcomes.
- Performed patient assessments, coordinated diagnostic testing, and assisted with treatment planning to enhance patient management in neurology.
Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic
05.2005 - 04.2007
- Delivered comprehensive care for critically ill patients experiencing respiratory failure, sepsis, renal failure, diabetic emergencies, gastrointestinal bleeding, and multisystem organ dysfunction, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Utilized mechanical ventilation, CRRT, invasive monitoring, and vasoactive infusions to support critically ill patients, contributing to stabilization and recovery.
- Administered critical care medications and monitored patient vital signs in high-acuity environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH2009
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Magna Cum Laude
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH2005
Certification
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC)
- Ohio APRN License
- Ohio Registered Nurse License
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner – Thoracic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
07.2025 - Current
Western Region APP Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
02.2019 - 07.2025
Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
04.2018 - 07.2025
Department of Epilepsy Nurse Practitioner
Cleveland Clinic
03.2015 - 04.2018
Acute Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
11.2012 - 03.2015
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – General Neurology
St. John Medical Center
07.2011 - 11.2012
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Thoracic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic
10.2009 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse – Neurology
Rami N. Hachwi, MD
04.2007 - 10.2009
Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic
05.2005 - 04.2007
Master of Science in Nursing - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Magna Cum Laude
Case Western Reserve University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS/PRESENTATIONS
- Cleveland Clinic APP Quality Pathway Graduate | 2025 - Led a quality improvement initiative focused on improving scheduling and completion of interventional pain procedures. - Redesigned workflow processes to improve operating room utilization and decrease patient wait times. - Applied quality improvement methodology to identify sustainable operational improvements.
- Cleveland Clinic Pain Symposium-2025 APP department representative and presenter
- OAAPN conference 2025: Poster presentation of Leadership Pathway Project: Defining and Capturing APP’s Clinical Benchmarks:
A Path to Empowering Practice and Productivity
- Cleveland Clinic APP Leadership Pathway Graduate | 2024 - Led departmental initiative to define and capture APP productivity metrics. - Developed an APP productivity dashboard supporting provider productivity analysis, practice model discussions, and patient access initiatives during the department's transition to the Neurological Institute. - Collaborated with physician and administrative leadership to support strategic APP workforce planning.
- Patient Experience Leadership APP Representative – Anesthesia Institute Patient Experience Committee - Collaborated with physicians, nursing leadership, operational leadership, and APPs to improve the patient experience. - Participated in initiatives designed to strengthen patient satisfaction and improve departmental processes. - Evaluated opportunities to improve care delivery through the patient perspective.
- Stroke Accreditation St. John Medical Center - Participated in maintenance of the hospital's Primary Stroke Center Accreditation. - Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support quality metrics, regulatory compliance, and continuous performance improvement. - Served on the Stroke Committee and Stroke Support Group.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
2019-2026 St. Joseph Avon Lake CYO
Cross Country Commissioner and Head Coach
-Help to establish Cross Country Program for grades 4-8. Help to elementary and middle school student-athletes and grow their love of running. Develop training plans emphasizing teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and sportsmanship., Coordinate practices and collaborate with volunteer coaching staff.
Track and Field, Head Coach
Help to expand program to include grades 1-8. Work to grow program to over 100 athletes for the season. Helped to develop training plans and teach skills needed for specialized events of Track and Field. Lead school to 1st place finish for Regional CYO Meet for both girls and boy team.
2019-present St Mary's Church, Lorain OH
Active Church Board member of COVID committee to help resume church operations during pandemic
Technical Support Services:
Currently oversee and run weekly live stream taping of church services posted to church website for viewing.
AWARDS & HONORS
Excellence in Critical Care Nursing Award (2005), Magna Cum Laude, Case Western Reserve University, Dean's List, Case Western Reserve University (Multiple Semesters)