Jessica L. Brown
Family Nurse Practitioner
Houston,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse with 17 years of combined experience seeking a position focused on the maintenance and restoration of patient health using evidence-based practice, health care team collaboration, and an ongoing desire for improved outcomes.
Overview
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2
Languages
7
7
Certifications
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
FNP-C
HCA Physician Services Group
Baytown, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, ensuring proper billing, coding and continuity of care for follow-up appointments.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction scores by developing strong rapport with patients.
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
- Conduct annual physical exams and sports physicals.
- DOT Physical.
- Workman's Comp.
- Prescribe medications and formulate treatment plans.
- Lab collection, Suture/staple removal, Pap smear, wound care, I & D.
- Mental Health Visits.
- Order and review of labs and imaging.
- Provide patient education to promote health, wellness and ownership of their health.
- Collaboration with other providers involved in patient care.
- Accurate, complete and timely medical documentation.
- Encounter coding: ICD10 & CPT
- Prescription medication preauthorization.
FNP-C Primary Care
Complex Care Solutions
06.2023 - Current
- Annual in-home health/risk assessments for multiple health insurance companies.
- Physical exam, vital signs, medication review.
- Assess for gaps in care with recommendations to PCP.
- Patient education on medications and promotion of health and wellness
- Case management referral as needed
FNP-C Primary Care
Centrum Health
Houston, TX
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters, ensuring proper billing, coding and continuity of care for follow-up appointments.
- Contributed to higher patient satisfaction scores by developing strong rapport with patients.
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
- Conduct annual physical exams and sports physicals.
- Prescribe medications and formulate treatment plans.
- Lab collection, Suture/staple removal, Pap smear, wound care, I & D.
- Mental Health Visits.
- Order and review of labs and imaging.
- Provide patient education to promote health, wellness and ownership of their health.
- Collaboration with other providers involved in patient care.
- Accurate, complete and timely medical documentation.
- Encounter coding: ICD10 & CPT
- Prescription medication preauthorization.
FNP-C Primary Care
Allay Primary Care
Kingwood, TX
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Kingwood, TX
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
- Medicare AWVs
- Conduct annual physical exams and sports physicals.
- Prescribe medications and formulate treatment plans.
- Lab collection, Suture/staple removal, Pap smear, wound care, I & D.
- Weight Loss Management and Mental Health Visits.
- Order and review of labs and imaging.
- Provide patient education to promote health, wellness and ownership of their health.
- Collaboration with other providers involved in patient care.
- Accurate, complete and timely medical documentation.
- Encounter coding: ICD10 & CPT
- Prescription medication preauthorizations.
Sepsis Coordinator, FNP-C Quality Management
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Kingwood, TX
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to Sepsis metrics including, bundles for severe sepsis/septic shock, mortality, and MD/RN performance per CMS timelines and documentation requirements
- Presented Sepsis mortalities to Mortality Review committee on a weekly basis
- Prepared and hosted monthly Sepsis Committee meetings to view current trends and set new goals as needed to improve performance with administration and unit leaders to promote best patient outcomes through continued education and one on one coaching.
- Streamlined the sepsis identification process and timely bundle completion to promote better patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by updating, creating and implementing sepsis protocols tailored to individual hospital needs.
- Monitored compliance with evidence-based guidelines and national hospital standards to maintain consistent quality of care.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through regular monthly meetings with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in sepsis care.
- Increased staff knowledge on sepsis management by conducting ongoing training sessions, weekly new hire orientation and providing educational resources for providers.
- Presented weekly data at the multidisciplinary team meeting for patients with prolonged hospital stays related to sepsis, identifying any gaps in care with recommendations to the patient's treatment plan.
- Facilitated early recognition of potential septic cases through use of a standardized screening tool across all hospital departments and 2 freestanding ERs.
- Monitored use of electronic medical record alert system used to identify at-risk patients earlier, potentially preventing further complications from untreated infections.
- Oversaw Sepsis programs at 2 additional FSEDs
- Utilized Excel, PowerPoint and various other programs for data collection and presentation
- Oversaw SPOT program for 3 facilities, including education for all SPOT Telemetry Techs and nursing staff on their individual requirements for documentation and timelines
- Devised and implemented clinical protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Mentored new nursing and medical students for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Responded to inpatient "Code Sepsis" to provide real time coaching and feedback while ensuring all elements of the bundle were completed and documented appropriately.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Maxim Healthcare
Fort Worth, TX
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Medical City Alliance, Fort Worth, TX
- Total care for up to 3 patients
- Initially COVID only
- Titration of vasopressors, sedation and paralytics
- Pronation/supination of paralyzed patient with occasional Rotaprone bed use
- Ventilator management and weaning, along with bipap, AirVo, NRB masks and nasal canula
- Meditech Charting System
- Medical City Alliance, Fort Worth, TX
Registered Nurse, ICU
Las Palmas Medical Center
El Paso, TX
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: El Paso, TX
- Provided total care for a maximum of 3 critically ill COVID patients
- Mainly staffed in COVID ICU with occasional floating to “clean” ICU
- Titration and management of vasopressors, sedation, and use of paralytics
- Ventilator, BIPAP, AVAPS management/weaning/extubation
- NRB/NRB with HiFlow & Nitric
- Documentation with MEDITECH
- Pronation & Supination of paralyzed patients
- El Paso, TX
Registered Nurse, Travel Nursing for Skillgigs
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights
Houston, TX
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Houston, TX
- Provided total and direct care to for up to three critically ill patients
- Ongoing experience with COVID patients, prone to supine, and titration of poly sedatives and vasopressors
- Safe transportation of critically ill individuals to CT/MRI/IR
- Management of arterial, central, and peripheral IV access
- Care and weaning of the ventilator patient, 12 lead EKGs and labs draws
- Safe Administration of blood and blood products
- Care of chest tubes and new tracheostomies
- Care, maintenance, and discontinuation Cordis, pulmonary artery catheters, and femoral sheaths
- Assist with bedside Quinton catheter placement, PEG tube insertion, intubation, and ACLS protocols during a rapid response or code blue situations
- Use of therapeutic hypothermia, care of ostomies and enterocutaneous fistulas
- Houston, TX
FNP-C, Contract Provider at Long-term Acute Care Hospital
Pineywood Physicians
Lufkin, TX
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: Lufkin, TX
- Rounded on LTACH patients, performed physical exams, and completed chart notes daily
- Adjusted the patient’s plan of care based on diagnostic testing and patient’s response to current therapy
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing
- Adjusted patient medication regimen as needed
- Provided patient specific education and completed discharge summaries
- Collaborated with other specialties involved in the patient’s care
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeon Office
Lyle L. Brown, MD
Nacogdoches, TX
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Nacogdoches, TX
- Addressed patient/family questions & concerns via telephone, follow-up phone calls to patients on day 1 following discharge and their initial postoperative visit
- Confirmed receipt of ordered diagnostic testing, roomed patients, vital signs, wound assessment, ABIs
- Documentation of in office procedures and assisted physicians as needed
- Assisted physician during hospital rounds (Fresh CABG, Fem-Pop, carotid endarterectomy, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, chest tube removal, AAA, wound assessment, dressing changes, review of vital signs/I &O/labs and hemodynamics with physician.)
- Nacogdoches, TX
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHI St Luke's Memorial
Lufkin, TX
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: Lufkin, TX
- Identified subtle or rapid changes in patient condition, heart rhythm, hemodynamic stability, and ventilatory status with prompt intervention
- Performed 12 lead EKGs, chest tube and drain management
- Insertion/removal of Foley catheter with strict I/O monitoring
- Assisted physician with central line insertion, intubation, and spinal tap at bedside
- Management of PCA and epidural analgesia per protocol
- Peripheral IV insertion, carried out ambulatory protocols, decubitus ulcer wound care, and care of new AICD/PPM
- Femoral sheath and arterial line removal and maintenance
- Pulmonary artery catheter and Cordis maintenance and removal
- Management of TURP patients with continuous bladder irrigation
- Care and maintenance of ileostomies, colostomies, rectal tubes, and enterocutaneous fistulas
- Provided direct, complex, total care to 2 patients requiring life-sustaining intervention such as ventilator management including: weaning, suctioning, sedation vacations with neurological status evaluation, and use of medically indicated restraint use
- Managed IV vasopressors, inotropes, and antiarrhythmic medication initiation, titration, and discontinuation
- Maintained therapeutic hypothermia protocols, administered blood, platelets, FFP, and cryoprecipitate
- Managed IV insulin drips, heparin drips, TPN, PPN, and NG/PEG tube feedings
- Provided timely, level-headed emergency response to stabilize critically-ill or code blue patients including initiation of CPR, administration of ACLS medications, and ordering of pertinent labs, CXR to confirm ET tube placement, and MD notification
- Temporary external pacing of patients
- Lufkin, TX
Registered Nurse, Home Health Case Manager
Bethany Home Health Services
Nacogdoches, TX
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: Nacogdoches, TX
- Provided homecare, education, and support to individuals recovering from acute and chronic conditions
- Provided comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily
- Case management from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, IV therapy, care planning, health education, and patient/family preparedness at discharge
- Nacogdoches, TX
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
East Texas Cardiovascular Labs
Nacogdoches, TX
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: Nacogdoches, TX
- Performed daily medication audits for the pharmacy and maintained optimal supply levels for procedures
- Phlebotomy with lab processing prior to procedure
- Monitored patient’s hemodynamic status both intra and post-catheterization
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing care and procedures
- Managed care for all cardiac catheterization patients from admission to discharge, including patient prep, scrubbed all cases maintaining sterile technique, patient recovery, discharge or transfer, and home care education
- Pulled all femoral sheaths
- Conscious sedation and elective cardioversion under direct physician supervision
- Nacogdoches, TX
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Nacogdoches Surgical Center
Nacogdoches, TX
09.2009 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: Nacogdoches, TX
- Administered IV conscious sedation under physician supervision
- Monitored patient condition including vital signs, telemetry, and respiratory status during procedure
- Assisted with biopsies and specimen processing for pathology
- Managed all patients recovering from endoscopic procedures, including esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy
- Documentation of procedure and all elements of nursing care provided
- Nacogdoches, TX
Registered Nurse, Postoperative & Float Pool
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
Nacogdoches, TX
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Company Overview: Nacogdoches, TX
- Provided nursing care for up to 7 patients daily
- Administered oral and IV medications as well as blood and blood products
- Floated to Med-Surg, Postop, Pediatric, and Post-Partum units
- Nacogdoches, TX
Education
Master of Science - Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, RN
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX05-2009
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Wound care
- Medical coding
- Comfortable in solo provider role
Certification
APRN, FNP-C, Texas
Timeline
FNP-C
HCA Physician Services Group
09.2025 - Current
FNP-C Primary Care
Centrum Health
10.2024 - 02.2025
FNP-C Primary Care
Allay Primary Care
08.2023 - 09.2024
FNP-C Primary Care
Complex Care Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Sepsis Coordinator, FNP-C Quality Management
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
09.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Maxim Healthcare
10.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
Las Palmas Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Travel Nursing for Skillgigs
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights
03.2020 - 06.2020
FNP-C, Contract Provider at Long-term Acute Care Hospital
Pineywood Physicians
01.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeon Office
Lyle L. Brown, MD
02.2016 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHI St Luke's Memorial
03.2011 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse, Home Health Case Manager
Bethany Home Health Services
03.2011 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab
East Texas Cardiovascular Labs
09.2009 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Nacogdoches Surgical Center
09.2009 - 03.2011
Registered Nurse, Postoperative & Float Pool
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
06.2009 - 03.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing, RN
Angelina College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler
Master of Science - Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas At Tyler
Hospital Privileges
No active privileges at this time
Credentials
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Professional Organizations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Member
- Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP), Member
- East Texas Nurse Practitioners Association (ETNP), Former Member
- Nacogdoches/San Augustine County Medical Society Alliance, Former Member
Languages
1,5