Jennifer Higdon
Louisville,KY
Summary
Self-motivated and highly qualified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to provide quality specialty care in the field of Gastroenterology. Offering 26+ years of nursing experience with 7 years an APRN in Gastroenterology. Forward thinker who embraces the importance of patient and family education and advocates for high-quality care. Committed to maintaining and fostering relationships within the health care team to advance patient health.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN
Baptist Health Medical Group
01.2020 - Current
- Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of outpatient and inpatient conditions in gastroenterology
- Evaluated and analyzed lab work, imaging, and other therapeutic and diagnostic studies
- EMR Documentation
- Prescribed medications as appropriate and assessed patient response
- Provided patient and family education and counseling
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
APRN
Center For Gastrointestinal Health
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of outpatient and inpatient conditions in gastroenterology
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Analyzed lab work, imaging, and other therapeutic and diagnostic studies
- EMR Documentation
- Prescribed medications and assessed patient response
- Provided patient and family education and counseling
- Collaborated within the healthcare team to provide for high quality patient care
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
APRN
Kentucky One Health-Jewish Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Inpatient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of gastroenterology conditions-primary concentration in pancreaticobiliary disease and liver disease
- Evaluated and analyzed lab work, imaging, and other therapeutic and diagnostic studies
- EMR Documentation
- Prescribed medications and assessed patient response
- Provided patient and family education and counseling
- Collaborated within the healthcare team to provide for high quality patient care
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications
Registered Nurse
Kentucky One Health
11.2011 - 01.2015
- Recovery Room staff RN
Registered Nurse
Kentucky One Health-Jewish Hospital
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Recovery Room staff RN
Registered Nurse-Wellness Clinic Manager
CHD Meridian Healthcare
03.2004 - 02.2009
- RN Clinic Manager of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Wellness Clinic
Registered Nurse
Integrity Healtchare Services Inc.
11.2002 - 04.2003
- Sales and Marketing for home health infusion services
- Home health care RN
Registered Nurse
SpectraCare Home Health Agency
05.2001 - 10.2002
- Heartwatch RN
- Cared for patients with chronic heart and lung disease
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Louisville Heart Surgery
07.2000 - 04.2001
- Coordinated post-op care for patients post open heart surgery
Registered Nurse CVICU and Open Heart Recovery
Jewish Hospital
10.1997 - 07.2000
- Cardiothoracic and medicine ICU staff RN
- Open Heart Recovery Room staff RN
Registered Nurse ICU
Vencor Hospital
11.1999 - 06.2000
- ICU PRN staff RN
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital East
09.1998 - 03.1999
- ICU/CCU PRN Staff RN
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-FNP
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.1997
Skills
Experienced APRN with 7 years in Gastroenterology
Acute and chronic inpatient and outpatient health assessment and illness diagnosis
Development and execution of complex plans of care in the inpatient and outpatient setting
Medication Prescribing
Patient and Family Education
Patient care coordination
EMR Documentation
Professional Speaking
Certification
- APRN, NP-C
- Registered Nurse, BSN
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwives
- Sigma Theta Tau
Timeline
APRN
Baptist Health Medical Group
01.2020 - Current
APRN
Center For Gastrointestinal Health
11.2017 - 01.2020
APRN
Kentucky One Health-Jewish Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse
Kentucky One Health
11.2011 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Kentucky One Health-Jewish Hospital
01.2011 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse-Wellness Clinic Manager
CHD Meridian Healthcare
03.2004 - 02.2009
Registered Nurse
Integrity Healtchare Services Inc.
11.2002 - 04.2003
Registered Nurse
SpectraCare Home Health Agency
05.2001 - 10.2002
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Louisville Heart Surgery
07.2000 - 04.2001
Registered Nurse ICU
Vencor Hospital
11.1999 - 06.2000
Registered Nurse
Baptist Hospital East
09.1998 - 03.1999
Registered Nurse CVICU and Open Heart Recovery
Jewish Hospital
10.1997 - 07.2000
Master of Science - Nursing-FNP
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky