Jill Chapman
Indianapolis,IN
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Riley Children's Hospital @ IU Health
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive medical evaluations to determine the extent of injuries sustained during traumatic events.
- Supported families during crisis situations through empathetic listening, emotional support, and guidance on available resources.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences with sensitive bedside manner while maintaining professional boundaries as a Forensic Nurse Examiner.
- Assisted law enforcement in investigations by accurately interpreting injuries related to criminal activities or suspicious circumstances.
- Provided compassionate care to victims of abuse, assault, and violence while conducting thorough forensic examinations.
- Exceeded continuing education requirements to maintain proficiency in current best practices for forensic nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Riley Children's Hospital Level One Trauma Center
09.2002 - 01.2024
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
Education
Three Year Diploma - Nursing
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing
Lafayette, IN05-1995
Certified By State of Indiana - Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
Carroll County, IN06-1989
Skills
- Medical documentation
- Courtroom testimony
- Continuing education
- Forensic photography
- Domestic violence screening
- Human trafficking recognition
- Strangulation evaluation
- Child abuse evaluation
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN): 28130759A - Indiana State Board of Nursing.
- Basic life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)-American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- American Heart Association.
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)-Emergency Nurses Association.
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)-Emergency Nurses Association.
Awards
Red shoe award winner
One team recognition
Daisy Team winner
Daisy award nominee
Professional Organizations
Academy of Forensic Nursing (AFN)
Continuing Education
Strangulation Prevention Training (virtual 2 hours)
National STD Curriculum 2nd Edition (online course 13 hours)
IAFN Adult/Adolescent SANE course (41 hours)
Adult/Adolescent SAFE clinical skills lab (16 hours)
The Last Warning Shot-The Strangulation Prevention Institute. (16 hours)
Investigation Strangulation online training program.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training program. (6.5 hours)
Trauma Resuscitation Nurse I Provider Course (24.5 hours)
Trauma Resuscitation Nurse II Provider Course (16 hours)
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (14.33 hours)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (17.65 hours)
Timeline
Forensic Nurse Examiner
Riley Children's Hospital @ IU Health
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Riley Children's Hospital Level One Trauma Center
09.2002 - 01.2024
Three Year Diploma - Nursing
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing
Certified By State of Indiana - Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
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