Jenna Carson
Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Compassionate and highly experienced Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing across acute care, primary care, specialty services, chronic disease management, and long-term care settings. Patient-driven and deeply committed to delivering holistic, high-quality care across diverse populations.
Proficient in delivering evidence-based care using the most current, research-supported practices. Skilled in analyzing patient histories, assessments, and diagnostic results to formulate accurate clinical decisions. Brings strong clinical judgment and adaptability across varied healthcare settings.
Demonstrates leadership and team-building skills to foster collaborative care environments and continuously improve both individual and team performance. Utilizes exceptional time management, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication to ensure effective care coordination and positive patient outcomes.
Fluent in multiple Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, with a reputation for reliability, thorough documentation, and regulatory compliance. Self-directed and solution-oriented, seeking a full-time opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking healthcare team committed to patient-centered, whole-person care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
8
8
Years of experience post graduate education
1
1
Language
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Emmaus Medical And Counseling
Johnson City, TN
11.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations for patients with substance use disorders, including psychiatric and medical comorbidities
- Prescribe and manage MAT (e.g., buprenorphine/naloxone, Naltrexone), adjusting care plans based on patient response and clinical findings
- Deliver patient-centered education on addiction, relapse prevention, harm reduction, and safe medication use
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including behavioral health, case management, and social services
- Interpret and act on urine toxicology screens and lab results to guide treatment decisions
- Maintain complete and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Participate in quality improvement efforts and maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state MAT guidelines
- Deliver patient-centered care for general acute physical complaints.
- Initiate chronic disease management when needed
- Average daily patient encounters - 20
Nurse Practitioner
The Judge Group, Housecalls
Sullivan And Washington County, TN
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Assessed patients in their homes to determine individual needs and developed personalized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Communicated care plans to patients, explained test results, and provided education on proper medication usage
- Promoted patient satisfaction and independence by encouraging self-care skills and increasing understanding of prescribed medications
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments and compared findings to existing medical records to support accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment decisions
- Utilized company-designed EMR systems to document detailed reports on patient conditions, treatment plans, and progress
- Educated patients on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle practices, and chronic disease risk reduction
- Maintained full compliance with HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient confidentiality and medical information
- Collaborated with patient's Insurer and/or Primary Care Provider when needed
Nurse Practitioner
LHI Contract Optum
Multiple Cities, NC
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from Coronavirus.
- Tested patients in the community for Coronavirus.
- Monitored and Recorded temperature on Covid-19 vaccine vials.
Primary Care Provider
Eventus WholeHealth, LLC
NC
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided primary-care services in accordance with long term care site-specific protocols and consistent with the standard of care for the specialty of family medicine, geriatric medicine, and/or internal medicine.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
- Participated in patient education sessions among targeted populations with prevalent health risk factors.
- Identified opiate-free pain control methods to reduce usage of overprescribed narcotics.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
Nurse Practitioner, Podiatry Care
Eventus WholeHealth, LLC – NC
Concord, NC
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms focused on podiatry services.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from complications of the foot and toes.
- Treated and monitored foot care of adult and geriatric patients at local long-term care facility.
- Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
- Provided consultation to staff and administration on patient treatment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Family Nurse Practitioner
Your Home Advantage/Humana
TN
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Evaluated patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Provided annual preventive care adult and geriatric physical examinations in their homes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Health Coach Consultant
Aetna, INC – Telehealth
Columbus, OH
06.2007 - 11.2017
- Engaged members in Disease Management telephonic coaching services.
- Provided Coaching for improvement of health and maintenance of chronic conditions using behavior change strategy and SMART goals.
- Interpreted health data and recorded clients' health status.
- Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits within the individuals financial means and cultural beliefs.
- Maintained records of members' health progress and compared progress with member.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
RN – PICU
Ballad Health, Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City, Tennessee
03.2003 - 04.2007
- Nursing care for patients from the age of 1 month to 18 years.
- PALS
- Care for critical pediatric patients.
- Assistance with invasive procedures including Chest Tube placements, bedside paracentesis, internal brain probes, Intubation.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses including respiratory arrest, sepsis, PEA, head trauma, post op cardiac monitoring, child abuse, DKA, Cystic Fibrosis, RSV, Severe MRSA infections, multiple cancers.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Clear communication provided to oncoming shift staff, physicians, family, patients, social services - written and verbal.
Tissue Procurement Team Member
Mountain Region Organ Donor Services
Gray, TN
08.1999 - 01.2001
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Maintained area sterile.
- Recorded times specific to procedure.
- Cultured, wrapped and labeled all procured tissue.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private MD office, TN
08.1998 - 07.1999
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- 20-30 daily patient load
Medical Assistant/CNA
Drake Rehabilitation Center
OH
07.1997 - 07.1998
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing: FNP
ETSU
Johnson City, TN 08.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ETSU
Johnson City, TN 08.1999 - 12.2002
Skills
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with patients, families, and colleagues
Obtain Complete Health history
Perform thorough physical examinations from focused to comprehensive on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
Order appropriate diagnostic tests including laboratory tests, radiology tests
Reviewing ordered test findings
Diagnose, treat, and create plan with patient and patient family
Provide care for both acute and chronic complaints/visits
Collaborate with team members, including other NP’s, PA’s, MD, DO
Refer to specialists as needed
Document in EMR - experience in various EMR systems – AllScripts, E-Tums, EPIC, Next-Gen, ChartPath, Telemediq
Document appropriate billing codes - ICD-10 and CPT
Use of preventive, secondary, tertiary medicine according to each case
Strong Critical Thinking skills
Comfortable with simple in clinic procedures
Counsel on chronic conditions and the management of them
Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Patient education
Pediatric exams
Diagnostic Testing
Affiliations
Registered Nurse
- Tennessee (compact) - 139615 - EXP 7/31/2027
- Virginia (compact) - 1337687 - EXP 7/31/2025
Advanced Practicing Nurse - Family Nurse Practitioner
- Tennessee - 20935 - EXP 7/31/2027
- Virginia - 24193928 - EXP 7/31/2027
- Florida - APRN11040497 - EXP 4/30/2027
Additional Information
- ANCC - FNP certification # 139615
Continuing Education
· June, 2022 - Primary Procedures – 15.5 CE Hours; 5 Pharmacology Hours
o Suturing, Shoulder and Knee joint aspiration and injections, I & D, carpal tunnel injections, Trigger Point assessment and injections, Nail Avulsion
·October, 2019 – Wound Certification Prep Course – 17 CE Hours
o Review of Debridement, nutrition, topical management, Diabetic foot ulcers, Atypical wounds, arterial wounds in PAD, Venous ulcers in chronic venous insufficiency, Lymphedema, Hyperbaric oxygenation
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Emmaus Medical And Counseling
11.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
The Judge Group, Housecalls
07.2022 - 09.2024
Nurse Practitioner
LHI Contract Optum
02.2022 - 07.2022
Primary Care Provider
Eventus WholeHealth, LLC
03.2020 - 12.2021
Nurse Practitioner, Podiatry Care
Eventus WholeHealth, LLC – NC
02.2019 - 06.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner
Your Home Advantage/Humana
05.2017 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Nursing: FNP
ETSU
08.2013 - 08.2015
Health Coach Consultant
Aetna, INC – Telehealth
06.2007 - 11.2017
RN – PICU
Ballad Health, Johnson City Medical Center
03.2003 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ETSU
08.1999 - 12.2002
Tissue Procurement Team Member
Mountain Region Organ Donor Services
08.1999 - 01.2001
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private MD office, TN
08.1998 - 07.1999
Medical Assistant/CNA
Drake Rehabilitation Center
07.1997 - 07.1998