HEATHER JACOBS
Davenport,IA
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner delivering comprehensive care across diverse populations. Expertise in telehealth integration enhances patient outcomes, while a strong commitment to community outreach and addiction treatment fosters access to critical resources. Collaborative approach with multidisciplinary teams ensures effective care transitions and holistic patient support.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Care Inc
Davenport, Iowa
03.2017 - Current
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Diagnosed and treated psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions, improving patient outcomes through personalized care.
- Treated substance use with medication assisted treatments such as Suboxone, Sublocade, and Vivitrol.
- Delivered urgent care for patients with acute medical conditions, ensuring timely treatment and support.
- Created innovative strategies to engage hard-to-reach populations, enhancing access to healthcare services within the community.
Occupational Nurse Practitioner
Premise Health
Davenport, Iowa
03.2017 - Current
- Evaluated patients, addressed complications, and coordinated treatment with critical care team to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate seamless patient care transitions across continuum of care, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans, enhancing patient-centered care.
- Monitored patient progress to identify concerning changes.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Genesis Medical Center
Davenport, IA
06.2002 - 06.2010
- Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Managed multiple tasks to deliver timely, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members, utilizing strong communication skills to enhance patient outcomes.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.
Education
MSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Illinois12-2016
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Illinois12-2014
ADN - Nursing
Scott Community College
Iowa11-2006
Skills
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Advanced physical examination
- Direct patient care
- Acute care expertise
- Chronic disease management
- Addiction treatment
- Psychiatric care
- Telehealth proficiency
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Community outreach
- Patient education
Certification
- BLS Certification, 12/31/25
- Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
- Illinois Registered Nurse License
- Iowa Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License
- Iowa Registered Nurse License
- Iowa CSA
- Illinois CSA
- DEA Registration and DEA X Waiver
- Vermont Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
- Connecticut Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
- Tennessee Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Care Inc
03.2017 - Current
Occupational Nurse Practitioner
Premise Health
03.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Genesis Medical Center
06.2002 - 06.2010
MSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain University
ADN - Nursing
Scott Community College