Jessica Hess
LAYTON,UT
Summary
Seasoned Family Nurse Practitioner with many years of specialized experience in women's health with a focus on health promotion. Excelled in developing patient-centered treatment plans and providing comprehensive health assessments focusing on a holistic approach with modern modalities. Skilled in both clinical decision-making and fostering patient education, ensuring high-quality care and improved patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rubicon Health and Wellness
Layton, Utah
04.2024 - Current
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Managed acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory disorders, or chronic diseases like diabetes or hypertension.
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Circle of Life Women's Center
South Ogden, Utah
06.2009 - 07.2024
- Instructed and counseled patients to comply with prescribed medical or physical regimens, medications, health maintenance and addiction treatment.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments and made necessary adjustments to care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive physical examinations and health assessments on patients across all age groups.
- Collaborated with physicians in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses.
- Managed referrals to specialists when necessary and followed up with results from referrals.
- Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
- Prescribed medications and monitored progress for effectiveness of treatments.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients and their families, providing compassionate and holistic care.
- Provided patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and the management of chronic conditions.
- Served as a mentor for new graduate nurses entering into Family Nurse Practitioner roles.
- Provided comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages, including physical examinations, health assessments, and immunizations.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Participated in continuing education and professional development opportunities to stay current with advances in nursing practice.
- Provided direct supervision to nurse practitioners-in-training during clinical rotations.
- Developed individualized patient treatment plans based on identified needs and medical history.
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
- Managed chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma through personalized care plans.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, including X-rays, EKGs, and laboratory tests, to diagnose health issues.
- Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Performed routine diagnostic tests such as laboratory work, EKGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and other imaging studies.
- Offered telehealth consultations to provide accessible care for patients in remote or underserved areas.
Education
MSN - FNP
University of Utah
05.2009
BSN -
Weber State University
12.2006
ADN -
Weber State University
05.2005
AS -
Weber State University
08.2002
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Therapeutic intervention
- Family education and planning
- Clinical decision making
- Health promotion
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Clinic work
- Family planning
- Prescribing medications
- Diagnostic testing
- Physical examinations
- Medical histories
Certification
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 2009
- BioTe Certified Medical provider, 2018
- Core Disaster Life Support (CDLS), 12/31/11
Advanced training
- BioTE Certified Provider 2018
- Advanced Pain Management training, 2005-present
- MANDT (specialized training in deescalating techniques), 2005-present
- Medical Spanish Level One, 2005-present
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), 2005-present
- Management of Maternal Situations (MOMS), 2005-present
Accomplishments
- WSU Honor Awards for scholastic achievement, 2001 - 2006
- Academic Achievement ranking in top 15% of class
- WSU Institutional honors: Magna Cum Laude, 12/06
- Nursing Departmental Honors, 12/06
Professionalorganizations
- AWHONN Utah Section member, 04/07 - present
- Sigma Theta Tau, International, Nu Nu Chapter, 12/06 - present
- Secretary, Sigma Theta Tau, International, Nu Nu Chapter, 07/07 - 07/08
- National Student Nurses Association, 2003 - 2005
- Secretary/Treasurer, National Student Nurses Association, 2004 - 2005
- Center for Nursing Advocacy, 10/06 - present
- Utah Nurses Association, 01/07 - present
- American Nurses Association, 01/07 - present
Credentials
- RN
- MSN
- FNP
Continuing Education
- University of Utah School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies Conference, 06/08
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Conference, 10/08
- Utah Responds: Healthcare Preparedness Summit, 04/09, 12
Affiliations
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management, Business Owner and Operator
- Marathon and Ultra Marathon Runner
- Spartan Racer, Spartan Race Series
- Dedicated Wife and Mother of Five Children
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Rubicon Health and Wellness
04.2024 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Circle of Life Women's Center
06.2009 - 07.2024
MSN - FNP
University of Utah
BSN -
Weber State University
ADN -
Weber State University
AS -
Weber State University