Jessica Anne Dillon **** Sonesta Lane
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years of clinical experience in critical care, emergency and internal medicine, family practice
Strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and families
Ability to follow evidence-based guidelines to ensure quality of care and open lines of communication between all members of the health-care team
Flexible, quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoys a challenge
Self-motivated professional with a commitment to providing quality nursing care LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner June 2015 to Current License Number Available Upon Request
Registered Nurse (RN), State of Indiana 1998 to Current License Number Available Upon Request
Registered Nurse (RN), State of Illinois 1999 to 2001 License Expired
Basic Life Support (BLS) 1998 to Current
American Heart Association
Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2002 to 2018
American Heart Association
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) 2011 to 2015 AACN Certification Corporation
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner May 2015 Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN
Bachelors of Science in Nursing May 2010
University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
Associates of Science in Nursing May 1998
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN
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ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society for Nurses May 2015 Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN
Conference Assistant June 2014
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) National Conference Nashville, TN INTERNSHIPS & CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Internal Medicine
Southern Indiana Physicians May to Jul 2014 & Jan to May 2015
Provided primary outpatient care to adult and geriatric patients with an emphasis on managing acute illnesses and stable chronic conditions, making the appropriate referrals when necessary
Counseling about primary preventative health measures into periodic visits and performed many typical in-office procedures including cryotherapy, incision and drainage of wounds, suturing of simple wounds
Pediatrics
IU Health Physicians May to Aug 2014
Provided primary care from birth to age 21
Well-child visits, acute care and stable chronic illnesses Family Practice
St. Vincent Family Practice Jan to May 2014
Provided primary health care services and education for disease prevention across the lifespan
Focused on the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and chronic lung disease
Women’s Health
Title X/IU Health Physicians Health - Women’s Health Aug to Dec 2014
Provided gynecologic services to high risk women in a low income population
Gained knowledge in managing premenopausal and menopausal women, birth control methods, pap smears and annual exams, STI diagnosis and treatment Obstetrics
Healthnet May to Aug 2014
Provided OB services for prenatal and post-partum management in uncomplicated pregnancies
Coordinated with physician, social worker and other office staff to make appropriate referrals Jessica Anne Dillon 1724 Sonesta Lane
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Family Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Center – Jane Pauley July 2015 to October 2016
Diagnosed and treated chronic healthcare issues and provided minor acute care for: upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, otitis media/externa, flu, cellulitis, vertigo, conjunctivitis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, asthma, depression, anxiety, STDs and thyroid disorders
Performed acute minor care and physical examinations, including pap smears, bimanual exams, digital rectal exams, occupational health exams, and general wellness exams for males and females, geriatric patients and children. Saw between 20 and 29 patients a day
Coordinated medical assistants and LPNs
Performed treatment of muscle/ligament sprains/strains, back strains, skin rashes and more
Incised and drained simple cellulitis and removed sutures
Prescribed medications and immunizations
Family Nurse Practitioner
Grace at Home October 2016 to May 2017
Diagnosed and treated chronic health conditions and provided minor acute care for: upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, otitis media/externa, cellulitis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, asthma, depression, anxiety and thyroid disorders
Performed acute minor care and physical examinations, including and general wellness exams for adults and geriatric patients.
Coordinated medical assistants and office staff on a daily basis
Performed treatment of muscle/ligament sprains/strains, back strains, skin rashes and more
Incised and drained simple cellulitis and removed sutures Family Nurse Practitioner
Advance Health May 2017 to November 2017
Performed health risk assessments of Medicare patients
Educated Medicare patients on their medications, lab work results, specialty referrals Jessica Anne Dillon 1724 Sonesta Lane
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Wexford Health November 2019 to current
Work with inmates who have chronic medical conditions including COPD, diabetes, HTN, hyperlipidemia, asthma
Also provided acute care for sinusitis, rashes, upper respiratory infections
Coordinated care with the chronic care nurse, medical assistant, lab technician
Educated inmates on preventative care to provide them with the resource on how to maintain their health
Family Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic November 2017 to November 2019
Diagnosed minor acute care for: upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, otitis media/externa, flu, cellulitis, vertigo, conjunctivitis, hypertension
Coordinate with a patient care technician throughout the day
Interpret lab work results and make referrals when necessary
See patients 1 year old to geriatric
Registered Nurse – Critical Care
IU Health Methodist Hospital Indianapolis, IN
Critical Care Resource Team Aug 2003 to June 2015 o Gained knowledge and expertise in critical care nursing while floating to six critical care units, three progressive care units and one emergency department. o Assignments included two hospitals within the IU Healthcare system.
Methodist Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center
IU Health North Hospital
Neurosurgery Critical Care Jun 2002 to Aug 2003
o Provided direct nursing care on a 33 bed intensive care unit. o Developed expertise in providing care to patients with head injuries including trauma, brain tumors, and spinal cord injuries.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care
IU Health University Hospital Indianapolis, IN
Neurosurgery Intensive Care Jan 2000 to Jun 2002 o Provided direct nursing care for patients with brain and spinal cord tumor resections o Developed expertise in intracranial pressure monitoring and extra ventricular drains
Surgical Intensive Care Oct 2000 to Dec 2000
o Provided direct nursing care for patients with a wide variety of case type including but not limited to organ transplant, abdominal surgeries, and sepsis o Developed expertise in hemodynamic monitoring, titration of drips, mechanical ventilation and management of critically ill patients Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Care
St. Francis Medical Center Peoria, IL
Medical/Surgical Unit Aug 1999 to Oct 2000
o Assessed and provided nursing care to patients many types of illnesses including but not limited to pneumonia, COPD and sickle cell crisis o Coordinated with patient care assistants to manage the care of eight to ten patients at one time
Home Hospital Lafayette, IN
Medical/Surgical Unit Feb 1999 to Jul 1999
o Provided nursing care to patients with chronic illnesses including diabetes, thyroid and Crohn’s diseases and diverticulosis
o Managed the care of six to eight patients at one time PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (ACCN) American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Coalition of Advance Practice Nurses of Indiana (CAPNI) Sigma Theta Tau, National Honor Society for Nurses REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST