Jessica Hefner
Flint,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at ENT Associates of East Texas, specializing in patient-centered care and critical care nursing. Proven ability to educate patients on treatment options and implement comprehensive care plans. Skilled in performing advanced diagnostic procedures and advocating for patient needs, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
ENT Associates Of East Texas
Tyler, Texas
10.2017 - Current
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic imaging studies, audiologic tests, videonystagograhic and other balance tests, allergy skin testing, polysomnograms, and serology studies to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed nasal endoscopy and laryngoscopic examinations utilizing fiberoptic scopes to accurately assess and treat rhinologic and laryngeal conditions
- Obtained biopsy and reviewed pathology of the ears, nasal cavities, and oral regions
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical 4 Dawson
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, Texas
05.2012 - 09.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Master Of Science In Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO05.2017
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas
Tyler, TX05.2012
Skills
- Specialty Care
- Patient-Centered Care
- Patient Safety
- Critical Care Nursing
- Biopsy and Suture Skills
Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners - 2017
- Basic Life Support/Advanced Care Life Support
- Member of American Academy of Allergy and Immunology 2017-present
- Member of East Texas Nurse Practitioner Association 2016-present
- Member of Texas Nurse Practitioners 2016-present
- Member of ENT for the PA 2017-present
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
ENT Associates Of East Texas
10.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical 4 Dawson
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
05.2012 - 09.2017
Master Of Science In Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas