Jill Johnson
Chanhassen,MN
Summary
Dynamic Simulation Education Specialist with significant experience in nursing education and curriculum development at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. Expertise in high-fidelity simulation design and communication skills has led to improved patient education programs. Mentored faculty to enhance quality improvement and foster multidisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Simulation Education Specialist
Childrens Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Edina, Minnesota
01.2023 - Current
- Developed educational materials for pediatric healthcare professionals and families to enhance understanding.
- Facilitated training sessions on child development and health topics for staff and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient education programs.
- Designed assessments to evaluate educational needs of patients and families effectively.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to continuously enhance educational resources.
- Conducted workshops for staff on effective communication strategies with children and families.
- Researched best practices in pediatric education to guide program development decisions.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to promote available educational resources.
Nursing Faculty / Simulation & Lab Coordinator
Herzing University
St. Louis Park, MN
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Built a 130-hour nursing simulation program spanning Fundamentals, Med-Surg, Mental Health, OB, Pediatrics, Critical Care, and Multi-Patient Triage, aligned with program and course outcomes and INACSL standards.
- Directed all aspects of a growing simulation program, including compliance with MN Board of Nursing and accreditation standards, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation for ~400 students per term.
- Recruited, onboarded, developed, and evaluated 20+ simulation adjunct faculty, fostering consistent, evidence-based facilitation and debriefing practices.
- Oversaw nursing skills lab operations, including budgeting and inventory for ~200 students per term and maintenance of manikins, equipment, and supplies.
- Taught Pharmacology (freshman level) and Medical-Surgical III – Critical Care (senior level) didactic courses, integrating clinical scenarios and simulation-based learning strategies.
- Planned and organized BSN graduate pinning ceremonies and served on the nursing faculty leadership team, mentoring full-time and adjunct faculty.
RN – Intensive Care Unit
St. Luke’s Hospital
Duluth, MN
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered advanced clinical care to a broad spectrum of critically ill patients in the ICU, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.
- Oriented and mentored new nurses and served as a preceptor for senior BSN students.
Nursing Supervisor / Education Coordinator
Rainy Lake Medical Center
International Falls, MN
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supervised nursing staff in ED, Urgent Care, Med-Surg, and Obstetric-Neonatal departments in a critical access hospital setting.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive nursing education and competency program, maintaining staff currency in BLS, ACLS, PALS, CALS, and NRP certifications.
- Conducted nursing staff evaluations and contributed to hospital leadership, infection prevention, and policy review committees.
- Collaborated with interprofessional leaders to refine processes and improve patient care outcomes across the organization.
RN – ED, Urgent Care, Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, Neonatal
Rainy Lake Medical Center
International Falls, MN
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided direct patient care for all age groups across multiple departments in a critical access hospital, using strong assessment, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, social workers, and ancillary staff to support safe, high-quality care and effective transitions.
- Oriented and mentored new nursing staff, supporting role transition and competency development.
RN – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center
Duluth, MN
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed direct care for critically ill adult patients with emphasis on cardiothoracic and immediate post-operative heart surgery care.
- Served as charge nurse and oriented new staff while collaborating with the care team to ensure evidence-based practice and continuity of care.
RN – Orthopedics & Urology Surgical Unit
Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center
Duluth, MN
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Delivered acute care to post-surgical patients, applying assessment, planning, and evaluation skills to support safe recovery and discharge.
- Functioned as team leader and charge nurse; oriented and mentored new nursing staff.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Education
St. Catherine University
St. Paul, MN01.2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Creighton University
Omaha, NE01.2007
Bachelor of Arts -
Luther College
Decorah, IA01.1996
Skills
- Nursing education and curriculum development
- High-fidelity simulation design
- Clinical instruction and debriefing
- Program development and accreditation
- Faculty onboarding and mentoring
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Prioritization strategies
- Planning and organization
- Time management techniques
- Policy development and implementation
- Quality improvement processes
- Educational program design
- Simulation training facilitation
- Curriculum design expertise
- Nursing education standards compliance
- Multidisciplinary collaboration efforts
- Clinical scenario integration strategies
- Community outreach initiatives
Affiliations
- International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL)
- Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)
Websites
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Minnesota, R 181959-1, Active
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Awards
- Excellence in Innovation, Herzing University, 2022
- Excellence in Innovation, Herzing University, 2021
Timeline
Simulation Education Specialist
Childrens Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
01.2023 - Current
Nursing Faculty / Simulation & Lab Coordinator
Herzing University
01.2019 - 01.2023
RN – Intensive Care Unit
St. Luke’s Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Nursing Supervisor / Education Coordinator
Rainy Lake Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
RN – ED, Urgent Care, Medical-Surgical, Obstetrics, Neonatal
Rainy Lake Medical Center
01.2013 - 01.2016
RN – Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2013
RN – Orthopedics & Urology Surgical Unit
Essentia Health – St. Mary’s Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Education
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Creighton University
Bachelor of Arts -
Luther College