Jillian Tackebury
Summary
Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience in correctional and high-acuity healthcare settings, specializing in clinical assessment, care coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, and detailed electronic documentation.
Experienced in independently prioritizing patient needs, reviewing complex clinical situations, and supporting evidence-based care decisions in fast-paced environments.
Strong background in behavioral health, chronic disease management, Epic EMR documentation, and interdisciplinary communication. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree at Walden University with a strong interest in utilization review, case management, and remote healthcare operations
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse | Charge Nurse
Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. (MDOC)
2022.06 - Current
- Provide nursing care within a correctional facility housing approximately 3,000 inmates in a fast-paced, high-acuity healthcare environment.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, triage, and crisis intervention for acute medical and psychiatric conditions including cardiac events, respiratory distress, trauma, withdrawal management, and behavioral health crises.
- Complete MAT/Suboxone treatments, monitor withdrawal symptoms, and support continuity of care for patients with substance use disorders in a high-acuity correctional healthcare setting.
- Conduct intake screenings, triage assessments, and ongoing monitoring for patients experiencing substance use disorders, withdrawal symptoms, behavioral health crises, and complex psychosocial needs.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans with providers, mental health professionals, and nursing staff to support continuity of care, chronic disease management, behavioral health treatment, and patient treatment goals.
- Develop and implement individualized care approaches based on patient medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs while monitoring patient progress and treatment compliance.
- Support discharge planning, patient advocacy, and coordination of healthcare services through interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Coordinate continuity of care for patients with chronic medical, psychiatric, and substance use disorders while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Collaborate with medical, mental health, and interdisciplinary teams to address complex psychosocial, behavioral health, and chronic disease management needs.
- Complete intake screenings, risk assessments, care plans, and ongoing patient evaluations while prioritizing multiple competing clinical needs in a high-acuity environment.
- Provide patient education, psychosocial support, and crisis intervention while promoting treatment adherence and continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation using Epic EMR while ensuring HIPAA compliance and effective interdisciplinary communication.
- Demonstrate strong independent workflow management, multitasking, and critical thinking skills while coordinating patient care in a fast-paced correctional healthcare setting.
- Precept and orient newly hired nurses through clinical training, mentorship, and workflow support.
Student Nurse
Mid Michigan College
2020.08 - 2022.04
- Performed patient assessments, medication administration, documentation, and patient care under RN supervision
- Developed clinical judgment and nursing skills through direct patient care and case study analysis
- Completed 697.5 clinical hours in medical-surgical, behavioral health, adult health, neurological step-down, and community health settings
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Healthcare
2019.06 - 2020.03
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care in a medical-surgical hospital setting
- Supported patient comfort, mobility, and safety while maintaining compassionate care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Isabella County Medical Care Facility
2018.06 - 2019.03
- Provided patient care in long-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing environments
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment while working collaboratively with healthcare staff
Education
Diploma -
Houghton Lake High School
Houghton Lake, MI 2012.01 - 2017.06
Certification in Nursing Assistant Training -
Kirtland Community College
Roscommon, MI 2016.01 - 2017.06
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mid Michigan College
Harrison, MI 2020.01 - 2022.05
Associate of Applied Science -
Mid Michigan College
Harrison, MI 2020.01 - 2022.05
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 2026.02 -
Skills
Behavioral Health Support
Patient Assessment & Triage
Crisis Intervention
Medication Administration
Care Coordination
Chronic Disease Management
Patient Advocacy
Patient Education
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Care Plan Development
Discharge Planning
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Support
Withdrawal Management
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
De-escalation Techniques
Therapeutic Communication
High-Risk Patient Management
Epic EMR Documentation
Independent Workflow Management
HIPAA Compliance
Technical Skills
- Epic EMR
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Electronic Documentation
- Multi-System Navigation
- HIPAA-Compliant Communication
Certification
- RN License, 06/07/28, MI
- BLS Certification, 09/01/27
- Strong interest in utilization review and case management
- Interest in learning MCG and InterQual utilization review guidelines
Timeline
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
2026.02 -
Registered Nurse | Charge Nurse
Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. (MDOC)
2022.06 - Current
Student Nurse
Mid Michigan College
2020.08 - 2022.04
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mid Michigan College
2020.01 - 2022.05
Associate of Applied Science -
Mid Michigan College
2020.01 - 2022.05
Certified Nursing Assistant
Covenant Healthcare
2019.06 - 2020.03
Certified Nursing Assistant
Isabella County Medical Care Facility
2018.06 - 2019.03
Certification in Nursing Assistant Training -
Kirtland Community College
2016.01 - 2017.06
Diploma -
Houghton Lake High School
2012.01 - 2017.06