Jennifer Higgins FNP
Denton
Summary
Adaptable Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner ready for care challenges of patients with diverse terminal conditions and serious illnesses. Supportive of patients' medical and emotional needs and adept at counseling and educating loved ones. Operates effectively in interdisciplinary care environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Aspen Palliative
Lewisville
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations for palliative care needs.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding treatment options.
- Managed pain relief strategies using medication and alternative therapies.
- Facilitated advance care planning discussions with patients and their families.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in electronic health records.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists based on patient needs and preferences.
RN On Call
Aspen Hospice
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided compassionate care to patients in hospice settings.
- Assisted families with understanding end-of-life options and support.
- Administered medications according to physician directives and protocols.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on symptom management and comfort measures.
- Documented patient interactions and care procedures accurately in records.
RN On Call Weekends
Three Oaks Hospice
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Admits hospice patients in their home/facility
- Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team including case manager, medical director, social worker and chaplain
- Manages comfort medications and other medications as needed to manage disease process
- Educates family members on the death and dying process
Hospice RN Case Manager
Trio Hospice
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Admits hospice patients in their home/facility
- Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team including medical director, social worker and chaplain
- Manages comfort medications and other medications as needed to manage disease process
- Educates family members on the death and dying process
Hospice RN Case Manager
Remarkable Hospice
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Admits hospice patients in their home/facility
- Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team including medical director, social worker and chaplain
- Manages comfort medications and other medications as needed to manage disease process
- Provides 10 days a month on-call
Hospice RN Supervisor
R2R Hospice
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: (company closed)
- Admits hospice patients in their home/facility
- Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team including medical director, social worker and chaplain
- Manages comfort medications and other medications as needed to manage disease process
- Educates family members on the death and dying process
- (company closed)
Hospice RN Case Manager
Texas Home Health and Hospice
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: (office relocated)
- Admits hospice patients in their home/facility
- Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team including medical director, social worker and chaplain
- Manages comfort medications and other medications as needed to manage disease process
- Educates family members on the death and dying process
- (office relocated)
Hospice RN Case Manager
Good Shepherd Hospice
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Admits hospice patients in their home/facility
- Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team including medical director, social worker and chaplain
- Manages comfort medications and other medications as needed to manage disease process
- Educates family members on the death and dying process
Hospice RN
Campbell County Health, Hospice
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Administered comfort care measures and medications to hospice patients
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary team including medical director, social worker and physical therapy
- Provided end-of-life care with dignity and respect
- Educated family members on the death and dying process
Backup Charge RN/Oncology Coordinator – Medical/Oncology
Medical City of Denton
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Served as back-up charge nurse for a 42-bed unit
- Preceptor to RN interns
- Conducted peer interviews
- Utilized Meditech to record and update patients care plans and assessments
- Tasked with creating an Oncology committee and being main resource for the Cancer Resource Center
- Reviewed and updated polices and procedures related to Oncology
- Administered chemotherapy following Oncology Nursing Society standards
RN Case Manager
Accolade Hospice
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with attending physician, patients and their families to provide end of life care
- Created and revised plan of care according to patient’s condition
- Provided psychological support to the patient and their families
- Medication management and assessed need for comfort medications
Charge RN – TICU
DeTar Healthcare System
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Served as charge RN for 17-bed unit, including 6 catheterization lab stretcher-ready beds
- Conducted daily huddles with staff to ensure a safe environment
- Communicated with physicians to assist in the patient’s plan of care
- Completed discharge packets and educated patients and families on cardiac interventions
Residential RN – Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab
Centre for Neuro Skills
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Lead RN responsible for medical management of post-acute traumatic brain injury residents
- Responsible for medication management for over 40 residents
- Collaborated with the rehab team to ensure quality and timely care
- Educated staff, clients and families about medications and disease processes
- Made appointments and orders medications as prescribed
- Attended client conferences weekly to determine client needs and provided nursing recommendations
Staff RN/Backup Charge Nurse – Oncology Unit
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Backup Charge nurse for a 17-bed unit
- Performed oncology unit audits for upper management
- Administered chemotherapy using American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines
- Educated patients on chemotherapy medications and side effects
- Responsible for creating care plans for patients each shift
Staff RN Team Lead/Charge Nurse – Medical/Oncology Unit
Medical City of Denton
06.2010 - 03.2013
- Served as a Charge nurse for a 42-bed unit
- Responsible for educating a team of 9 RN’s on new initiatives
- Assessed plans and evaluates patient care needs
- Monitored, recorded and communicated patients care utilizing Meditech
- Coordinated care with all members of the healthcare team to meet patient goals
- Administered chemotherapy to oncology patients following chemotherapy precautions as required
- Instructed and educated patients and families about care plans
- Served as Unit Practice Council (UPC) President
Hospice RN Patient Care Manager
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Denton hospice team
- Participates in quality and compliance meetings
- Audits HIS reports, pre-bill, and RN/HHA/SW/Chaplain charts
- Conducts the IDG meeting every two weeks
Education
MSN – Master’s of Science - Nursing FNP
Walden University
MN11-2024
BSN – Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
TX12.2014
ADN – Associate Degree - Nursing
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX05.2010
BHA – Bachelor’s of Healthcare Administration -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX01.1999
Skills
- Clinical judgment and patient assessment
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- Team coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- High level of autonomy
- End-of-life care coordination
References
Available upon request
Degree
MSN, BSN, RN
Timeline
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Aspen Palliative
03.2025 - Current
RN On Call
Aspen Hospice
06.2024 - 03.2025
RN On Call Weekends
Three Oaks Hospice
05.2023 - 05.2024
Hospice RN Case Manager
Trio Hospice
11.2022 - 04.2023
Hospice RN Case Manager
Remarkable Hospice
05.2022 - 11.2022
Hospice RN Supervisor
R2R Hospice
11.2021 - 05.2022
Hospice RN Case Manager
Texas Home Health and Hospice
04.2021 - 11.2021
Hospice RN Case Manager
Good Shepherd Hospice
10.2020 - 04.2021
Hospice RN
Campbell County Health, Hospice
02.2018 - 10.2020
Backup Charge RN/Oncology Coordinator – Medical/Oncology
Medical City of Denton
10.2016 - 01.2018
RN Case Manager
Accolade Hospice
02.2016 - 09.2016
Charge RN – TICU
DeTar Healthcare System
01.2015 - 02.2016
Residential RN – Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab
Centre for Neuro Skills
05.2014 - 12.2014
Staff RN/Backup Charge Nurse – Oncology Unit
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
04.2013 - 04.2014
Staff RN Team Lead/Charge Nurse – Medical/Oncology Unit
Medical City of Denton
06.2010 - 03.2013
Hospice RN Patient Care Manager
MSN – Master’s of Science - Nursing FNP
Walden University
BSN – Bachelor’s of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
ADN – Associate Degree - Nursing
North Central Texas College
BHA – Bachelor’s of Healthcare Administration -
Texas State University
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