JILL D. MCDANIEL
Oak Ridge,NC
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) with a robust cardiovascular background, recognized for expertise in interprofessional collaboration and data-driven outcome analysis. Successfully spearheaded enrollment in clinical trials, while enhancing patient care through innovative treatment plans, and leading patient educational outreach programs. Continuous demonstration of strong leadership and critical thinking abilities, with a proven track record in advancing healthcare outcomes and fostering effective team coordination. Committed to excellence in patient-centered care, with a passion for driving improvements in healthcare delivery and empowering patients through comprehensive support and education.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Mapping Specialist- EP
Boston Scientific
03.2025 - Current
- Maintains advanced clinical knowledge and clinical support for EP diagnostic and ablation technologies including PFA, mapping and recording systems, transeptal access tools, and left atrial appendage occlusion technologies.
- Educates customers on clinical usage and benefits of AF Solutions products through customized presentations, demonstrations, and ongoing training.
- Develops relationships with physicians, hospital staff, and administrators to expand influence across departments and facilitate strategic decision-making.
- Responds to clinical and technical inquiries by collaborating across functional roles including sales, clinical research, marketing, and technical support.
- Implements strategies outlined in quarterly action plans and coordinates efforts with sales teams to advance business objectives.
Structural Heart Nurse Practitioner-NP-C
Cone Health System
10.2021 - 03.2025
- Overview: Structural Heart
- Worked closely yet autonomous with a multidisciplinary cardiovascular team including interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, electrophysiologists, and cardiology imagers in the contemporary treatment and management of aortic and mitral valve heart disease, PFO, ASD, and LAA closure patients and their conjunctive devices.
- Streamlined and individualized care coordination from initial referral to successful valve/clip/device deployment followed by extensive post procedure CV management risk management.
- Actively participated in cardiac imaging reviews including cardiothoracic, coronary, and pelvic CT and echocardiogram platforms.
- Site participant for clinical trials in the treatment of moderate aortic stenosis with responsibilities to include participant identification, enrollment, and ongoing follow up.
- Ongoing management of the patient disease processes in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative setting
- Participated in ongoing outreach educational initiatives for internal, external, and community based programs.
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner-NP-C
Cone Health System
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Overview: Cardiology
- Independently diagnosed and treated patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings with conditions such as coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, congestive heart failure, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and structural heart disease.
- Provided advanced support for patients in the prevention and risk reduction of cardiovascular ailments including HLD and DMII with strict monitoring of pharmaceutical treatments and their corresponding response.
- Ongoing collaboration with attending cardiologists and other disciplines including cardiothoracic, emergency room, nephrology, neurology, critical care and hospital service physicians.
- Demonstrated expertise in EKG interpretation, stress testing, ZIO monitoring, and pacemaker management.
Registered Nurse-Telehealth ICU
Cone Health System
01.2015 - 10.2018
- Overview: Telemedicine-ICU
- Established connections with patients through real-time audio, visual, and electronic communication
- Collaborated clinical judgment decisions and ideas among various medical disciplines including, critical care medicine, cardiology, and pulmonary care
- Offered expert guidance and mentorship to staff nurses, both experienced and new graduate
- Contributed as a working liaison between numerous medical teams, actively prioritizing and problem-solving critical situations
- Collected and analyzed pertinent information for research development from various information systems
- ELINK- Telemedicine-ICU
Registered Nurse- Cardiac ICU
Cone Health System
08.2007 - 01.2015
- Overview: Cardiac Intensive Care
- Collaborated as primary preceptor for new and experienced nursing staff, sharing support and leadership
- Served as a Shared Governance representative
- Operated as an expert user for several specialty devices, such as, hypothermia inducing systems, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, CRRT, and Impella devices
- Coordinated communication between patients, family members, and staff to ensure excellent patient care
- Offered vast knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology and served as an ongoing resource for other staff members regarding specific hemodynamic monitoring devices
- Cardiac Intensive Care
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Cone Health System
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Overview: Operating Room
- Six-month training rotation through all major Cone Health Operating Room specialty areas such as, Vascular, Open Heart, Neurosurgical, and Women's services
- Performed as a surgical scrub and circulating RN during procedures, with major focuses on open and closed Vascular surgeries
- Cross trained to operate as a dual-role employee among operating room and post-anesthesia care units
- Commonly managed diseases included cardiovascular disease, hypertension, endocrine disorders, acute respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary infections
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Cath Lab
Cone Health System
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Overview: Cardiac Catheterization Lab
- Participated as a cardiovascular specialist scrub RN during procedures requiring advanced cardiac equipment knowledge and sterile technique
- Served as a primary circulator RN during critical cases focusing on patient safety, procedure accuracy, and maintaining open communication among patients, staff, and physicians
- Offered proficient competencies of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamic monitoring during procedures
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
George Washington University
06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
05.2002
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Creativity and innovation
- Educational outreach development
- Logistics management
- Cross functional team leadership
- Data analysis
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Team Coordination
- Adaptability
Certification
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- North Carolina Board of Nursing-Nurse Practitioner
- North Carolina Board of Nursing-Registered Nurse
Competencies
- Cone Health Provider Peer Review Committee
- Quality Improvement platform in the early detection/screening of cardiac amyloid
- Advisory Board/Pfizer collaboration highlighting Cone Health's work in cardiac amyloid for upcoming publication
Timeline
Clinical Mapping Specialist- EP
Boston Scientific
03.2025 - Current
Structural Heart Nurse Practitioner-NP-C
Cone Health System
10.2021 - 03.2025
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner-NP-C
Cone Health System
01.2018 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse-Telehealth ICU
Cone Health System
01.2015 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse- Operating Room
Cone Health System
01.2011 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Cath Lab
Cone Health System
01.2010 - 01.2011
Registered Nurse- Cardiac ICU
Cone Health System
08.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Master of Science - Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
George Washington University