Dr. Jessica Larson, DNP, FNP-C
Leeds,ND
Summary
Hardworking Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of experience conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting lab testing, and prescribing treatments to address diverse conditions. Passionate about providing high quality of care to all individuals regardless of age, sex, and background. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with excellent communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Towner County Medical Center
07.2011 - Current
- Proficient ability to quickly assess and identify patient's needs in fast paced environment managing patients in clinic, ER, hospital, nursing home, and outpatient simultaneously.
- Providing comprehensive care to all ages, sex, and race through assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and management.
- Perform procedures such as incision and drainage of abscesses, laceration repair, splinting, casting, packing of wounds, dressing changes, pap smears, Nexplanon placement, lesion removal, punch biopsy, joint aspiration, joint injection, and trigger point injection.
- Utilization of pharmacogenomics as tool in tailoring medication management to each individual patient.
- Ordering and interpretation of labs, xrays, CTs, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs
- On average seeing 15 to 30 patients in 8 hour workday.
- Consult with other members of healthcare team as well as external healthcare providers and hospital staff to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in hospital committees or working groups to promote quality improvement initiatives.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Recorded patient information into medical records.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
Interim Director
Towner County Public Health
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided mass COVID-19 testing events as well as mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics to county. Performed writing of and reporting of funding grants held by TCPHD. Performs managerial activities in office and in clinical settings. Worked closely with Towner County Emergency Manger in response to policies, procedures and training for Towner County. Worked on rebuilding and repairing community relationships. Recruited and trained new director.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Altru
05.2007 - 08.2010
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12.2018
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner RN To MSN
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks05.2011
No Degree - ICU Nursing
Altru Intensive Care Residency
Grand Forks12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse Program
University of North Dakota
North Dakota05.2007
Skills
- Preventive Care
- Chronic disease management
- Women's Health
- Integration of Pharmacogenomics
- Pediatric assessments
- Excellent oral communication
- Treatment plan development
Certification
- AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner #F0611004
- North Dakota Nursing Board License #R32637
- National Provider Identifier #1083901490
- DEA License #ML2405769
- ACLS Certified
- PALS Certified (Due for renew)
- ATLS Certified
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Interim Director
Towner County Public Health
07.2020 - 06.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner
Towner County Medical Center
07.2011 - Current
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Altru
05.2007 - 08.2010
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of North Dakota
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner RN To MSN
University of North Dakota
No Degree - ICU Nursing
Altru Intensive Care Residency
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse Program
University of North Dakota
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