Jill Downing Edwards
About Jill Downing Edwards
Jill Downing Edwards is a Registered Nurse specializing in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, where she precepts new staff nurses and administers moderate sedation during cardiac procedures. She has experience working at notable institutions such as Johns Hopkins Medicine and currently serves at UF Health Jacksonville.
Work at UF Health Jacksonville
Jill Downing Edwards currently serves as a Registered Nurse at UF Health Jacksonville since 2022. In this role, she operates within the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, where she administers moderate sedation and monitors patient status during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. Edwards also plays a key role in training new staff nurses as a preceptor, providing essential guidance and support to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field.
Previous Experience at Johns Hopkins Medicine
Before joining UF Health Jacksonville, Jill Downing Edwards worked as a Registered Nurse at Johns Hopkins Medicine from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure in Baltimore, Maryland, she gained valuable experience in patient care and developed her nursing skills in a high-acuity environment, contributing to her expertise in cardiac care.
Education and Expertise
Jill Downing Edwards earned her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Penn State University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2020. This educational background laid the foundation for her nursing career and equipped her with the knowledge necessary for providing high-quality patient care in various clinical settings.
Background in Patient Care
Prior to her nursing career, Jill Downing Edwards worked as a Patient Care Technician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center from 2018 to 2020. This role allowed her to gain hands-on experience in patient care and support, further enhancing her skills in a clinical environment. Additionally, she worked as a Barista at Starbucks from 2014 to 2019, where she developed strong communication and customer service skills.
Critical Care Responsibilities
In her current role at UF Health Jacksonville, Jill Downing Edwards provides critical care in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. She is responsible for administering titratable vasopressors and emergency medications, responding quickly to on-call situations for STEMI and stat cath patients. Her focus is on achieving optimal door-to-balloon times, which is crucial for patient outcomes in cardiac emergencies.