Jill E. Ziolkowski
Greenville, WI ************@***.*** 920-***-****
Professional Experience
Complex Care Solutions September 2017-Present
Nurse Practitioner – Nashville, TN
Perform telemedicine and in-home annual health assessment of high-risk health plan members leading to comprehensive picture of medical conditions as well as conducting a medication review, all while working remotely from Wisconsin
Identified and communicated opportunities for home safety such as highlighting hoarding or unsafe home environment situations to case management, in accordance with CCS policy, to improve patient outcomes
Routinely diagnosed atrial fibrillation, and undiagnosed hypertension during patient visits which helps develop better patient care plans and ultimately improve their satisfaction with our services
Communicate urgent medical needs, including medication, with member’s Primary Care Physician
American Grand Assisted Living Suites January 2016-Present
Nurse Practitioner (Part-time) – Neenah, WI
Review over 66 resident’s ISP files every 6 months
Conduct nursing assessments for all new residents admissions
Instruct, delegate, and observe insulin injections, nebulizer treatments, suppository treatments and injections by caregivers
Conduct all monthly and quarterly medication audits for the organization
Perform greater than 10 competency checks on staff members per month
NeuroSpine Center of Wisconsin
Nurse Practitioner – Appleton, WI May 2017-September 2017
Worked alongside Dr. Akram Mahmoud (Neurosurgeon) during tenure
Obtained health history information and performed physical examinations on 15-25 patients a day in a clinic setting
Collaborated with physician and other healthcare professionals in developing a plan of care specific and appropriate to each patient’s health needs which helped ensure more accurate and inclusive approaches to patient care
Prescribed or recommended drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy and other related therapeutic procedures which resulted in better patient outcomes and improved patient satisfaction
Dictated office visit notes, physician correspondence, and hospital discharge summaries in an accurate and timely fashion which allowed the physician to focus on more urgent patient care activities improving patient care
Participated with the physician in surgical treatments by reviewing data and assisting with surgical procedures
Triaged patients to appropriate treatments as to facilitate efficient use of office resources such as making sure the provided referral is the best fit for the patient
Participated in a clinical trial around an anterior cervical artificial disc developed by a partnered physician of the organization which helped gather data to support clinical advancement to improve patient outcomes
ThedaCare Hospital - Rheumatology August 2012-May 2017
Nurse Practitioner – Neenah, WI
Worked in clinic setting seeing 192 patients per month with various rheumatologic diseases
Performed trigger point injections for hip bursitis, right knee effusions, trigger finger injections, wrist injections, ankle injections, aspiration of gout, and shoulder injections
Monitored blood work, counseled patients, and managed medication effectiveness to ensure proper patient care
Provided patient education and helped patients find ways toward healthier lives and better living conditions to develop better patient outcomes and improve patient satisfaction scores
Completed Nurse Practitioner & Physician Assistant Post-Graduate Rheumatology Training Program through Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals - A Division of the American College of Rheumatology
NeuroSpine Center of Wisconsin August 1995- August 2012
Nurse Practitioner (June 2008-August 2012)
Registered Nurse (June 2001-June 2008)
Surgical First Assistant (August 1995-June 2001) – Appleton, WI
Worked alongside Dr. Karl A. Greene (Neurosurgeon) during tenure
Obtained health history information and performed physical examinations on 15-25 patients a day in a clinic setting
Collaborated with physician and other healthcare professionals in developing a plan of care specific and appropriate to each patient’s health needs which helped ensure more accurate and inclusive approaches to patient care
Prescribed or recommended drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy and other related therapeutic procedures which resulted in better patient outcomes and improved patient satisfaction
Dictated office visit notes, physician correspondence, and hospital discharge summaries in an accurate and timely fashion which allowed the physician to focus on more urgent patient care activities improving patient care
Participated with the physician in surgical treatments by reviewing data and assisting with surgical procedures
Triaged patients to appropriate treatments as to facilitate efficient use of office resources such as making sure the provided referral is the best fit for the patient
Participated in a clinical trial around an anterior cervical artificial disc developed by a partnered physician of the organization which helped gather data to support clinical advancement to improve patient outcomes
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center May 1992-August 1995
Surgical Technologist – Neenah, WI
Maintained a proper sterile field during surgical procedures
Prepared dressings or bandages and applied or assisted with their application following surgery
Handed instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, held retractors and cut sutures, and performed other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation
Cleaned and restocked operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions, such as a preference card
Washed and sterilized equipment using germicides and sterilizers
Ordered and managed surgical supplies
Provided technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses and anesthesiologists
Prepared, cared for and disposed of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis
Prepared patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure
Professional Certifications
Nurse Practitioner – State of Wisconsin, License #3396-33 Registered Nurse – State of Wisconsin, License #140429-030
Certified Surgical Technician and BLS Certified
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board Certified - Certification #200-***-****
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certified
Affiliations and Technical Skills
Member of Fox Valley Health Professionals, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and Wisconsin Nurses Association
Spoke at 25 events for Abbvie Pharmaceutical Research and Development with venues of 8-10 clinical professionals in rheumatology on the indications for the use of Humira
Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Epic System, ePass, and Synapse
Education
Marian University Fond du Lac, WI Master of Science (M.S.) in Nursing December 2007
University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing April 2005
Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI Associate of Science (A.S.) in Nursing December 2001
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI Surgical Technician Diploma June 1992