JILL WHELAN

Roselle, IL ***** 630-***-**** adweyh@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Experienced Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Successful at providing excellent health maintenance as well as acute care for children of all ages. Skilled in management and supervision of medical staff.

Reputation as self-directed professional with superior problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Successful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the quality of patient care. RN experience in Postpartum, NICU as well as Labor and Delivery.

Greenbrook Elementary School Hanover Park, IL

Maintains accurate and complete school records, including immunization data.

Work as a team with district officials to develop, implement and evaluate district health protocols/policy. Administer first aid according to district procedure.

Provide student health screenings.

Develop fun and engaging health centered activities/education to get students excited about taking charge of their health.

Develop age-appropriate student and staff educational materials.

Monitor and report student chronic health conditions.

Mentor staff on how to properly modify educational programs to meet health needs of individual students.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ` 11/2012 to 03/202

A to Z Pediatric and Youth Healthcare Addison, IL

Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.

Launched programs to measure patient success and satisfaction and to identify and resolve waiting time issues.

In charge of medical assistant staff.

Increased profitability which allowed expansion and the opportunity to open a second location.

Increased office proficiency and accuracy of care by developing care protocols for staff to streamline their decision-making.

Performed physical exams, ordered and evaluated medications as well as lab tests.

Executed procedures: urine catheterization, cerumen removal, wound care, immunizations, specimen collection, wart cryotherapy, suture/staple removal.

Consulted with and referred patients to the appropriate specialists when necessary.

Communicated with distressed families and offer them guidance by providing after hours call.

Mentored MSN/FNP/PNP students from various Universities.

Developed pediatric specific curriculum with various Universities.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 04/2011 to 11/2012

Kid Care Medical Addison, IL

Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.

Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to patients in need of a medical home.

Managed acutely ill pediatric patients, including the ability to effectively diagnose and treat acute and

complex pediatric medical conditions.

Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.

Ordered and interpret appropriate lab work and radiology studies, as well as appropriate medications.

Coordinated the appropriate specialist consultations when necessary.

Created comprehensive medical histories to facility continuity of care.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 05/2010 to 04/2011

All Bear Cub Pediatrics Bloomingdale, IL

Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.

Managed after hours call duties.

Met with families to manage and treat childhood acute illnesses.

Ordered and interpret appropriate lab work and radiology studies, as well as appropriate medications.

Referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized courses of treatment.

Communicated with family members and guardians about children's health.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 01/2010 to 05/2010

Women’s and Children’s of Fox Valley St. Charles, IL

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 01/2005 to 05/2010

Kid Care Medical Elk Grove Village, IL

RN 2000-2005

Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village, IL

RN 1998-2000

La Grange Memorial Hospital La Grange, IL

Education and Training

Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N)

Rush University Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N)

Marquette University Milwaukee, WI

Activities and Honors

Board Certification – PNCB (Pediatric Nursing Certification Board)

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

BILINGUAL IN SPANISH

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