Jessica Whitchurch
St. Louis
Summary
Experienced and dedicated family nurse practitioner with 18 years in nursing, including 6 years as a family nurse practitioner. Proficient in health maintenance, prioritizing patient rapport, and building collaborative relationships with the team. Known for expertise in continuous quality improvement and developing comprehensive treatment plans. Highlights the significance of addressing the psychosocial aspect of care and providing holistic medical treatment for patients. Skilled in providing complex primary care to individuals living with spinal cord injury/disorders (SCI/D).
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SCI/D PACT Nurse Practitioner
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2022 - Current
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) focusing on Spinal Cord Injury and Disorder (SCI/D) population provides advanced nursing care and holistic management to individuals with spinal cord injuries and related disorders. Provide comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, and management, emphasizing the promotion of health and prevention of disease among SCI/D patients. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, ensuring patients achieve optimal health outcomes and improved quality of life.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Holly Hills Health Center
10.2020 - Current
Providing primary health care practice in the full spectrum of Women's Health and Medically Assisted Treatment for Substance User Disorder.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Planned Parenthood of St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri
09.2019 - 10.2020
Providing quality focused and evidenced based reproductive care and primary care health services.
Registered Nurse
SSM St. Louis University Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2020
Cardiac-Vascular Surgery Critical Care Registered Nurse
Served as charge nurse and preceptor for oncoming new graduates and new hire RNs.
Recovered post-operative CABG and cardiac surgery patients as well as running ECMO, balloon pumps, empella, and dialysis.
Worked PRN as Wound Care RN.
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
Trauma Surgical ICU.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Worked on shared governance.
Registered Nurse
SSM St. Louis University Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2012
Neuro-surgical ICU
Served as charge nurse and wound care champion.
Registered Nurse
The Physicians Network
06.2010 - 05.2012
Population Health Coach and Diabetes Nurse Educator.
Registered Nurse
University Hospital
06.2007 - 05.2010
Medical/Neuro-Intensive Care
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing
05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing
05.2010
Associates Degree - undefined
John Wood Community College
05.2007
Skills
- Family planning
- Acute care expertise
- Vascular care
- Administering medication
- Patient-centered care
- Women's health exams
- STD care and counseling
- Treatment Planning
- Geriatric treatment
- Addiction treatment
- Clinical decision making
- Treatment plan development
- Quality improvement
- Health promotion
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive care
- Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner: ANCC Valid through 7/28/2029
- Licensed Certified Nurse Practitioner: Iowa State A168984 - Licensed independent practice Valid through 4/30/2027
- DEA - Federal
- BLS - Valid through 3/2027
Values
I value building rapport with patients and the team I work with to help grow collaborative working relationships.
Affiliations
- Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals - Subcommittee Member
- Missouri Nurses Association - Member
- American Nurses Association - Member
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING/PUBLICATIONS
- Medical and Political Landscape of Reproductive Health; Presented at Latino Medical Student Association Conference, St. Louis, MO; 3/2020
- Let's Talk About Sex; Presented at RUNG for Women, St. Louis, MO; 11/2021
- In troubled times, mental health hygiene is more vital than ever. Published in internal publication of ASCIP; 12/2024
- SCI and Firearm Injury: Seeking a deeper understanding of health inequalities around firearm related trauma, Presented at ASCIP national conference, Chicago, IL; 9/2024:
Timeline
SCI/D PACT Nurse Practitioner
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2022 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Holly Hills Health Center
10.2020 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Planned Parenthood of St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri
09.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
SSM St. Louis University Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
SSM St. Louis University Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse
The Physicians Network
06.2010 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse
University Hospital
06.2007 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing
Associates Degree - undefined
John Wood Community College
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing
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