Jill Essay
Superior
Summary
Dynamic Cardiology Nurse Practitioner at Essentia Health, skilled in cardiac assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Enhanced patient outcomes through optimized medical therapy and effective communication, significantly reducing hospitalization rates for heart failure patients. Committed to patient safety and health promotion, fostering a compassionate environment for improved quality of life.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Essentia Health
01.2022 - Current
- Heart failure program provider. Working with patients to optimize guideline directed medical therapy, reduce hospitalization associated with heart failure, and improve quality life for this this patient population.
- Routine visits for coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, atrial fibrillation/flutter with management of anticoagulants, PACs, PVCs, and SVT.
- Care after acute MI. Arranging cardiac rehab and medical management involving dual anti-platelet therapy, reducing angina, improving blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol.
- Structural heart follow up after TAVR, mitral clip, watchman, and PFO.
- Ordering tests/diagnostics including echocardiogram, stress testing, CT angiogram, and heart catheterization.
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2012 - 01.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2011 - 09.2012
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Lukes Medical Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
District Manager/ Manager
Whitehall Jewellers
09.2001 - 01.2008
- Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
- Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.
Education
Doctorate - Nursing Practice
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN07-2023
Master of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN07-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN08-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin
Superior, WI12-2006
Skills
- Patient safety
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate communication
- Health promotion
- Cardiac monitoring
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Post operative care
- Electrocardiogram interpretation
- Cardiac assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Heart failure management
- Cardiac catheterization care
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - 9/20/2021-9/19/2026
- BLS
- ACLS
license
- Minnesota Nurse Practitioner
- Minnesota RN
- Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
- Wisconsin RN
Timeline
Cardiology Nurse Practitioner
Essentia Health
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2012 - 01.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Lukes Medical Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2012
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
06.2011 - 09.2012
District Manager/ Manager
Whitehall Jewellers
09.2001 - 01.2008
Doctorate - Nursing Practice
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Master of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Scholastica
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lake Superior College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin
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