Jessica McElhenny

Board-Certified Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of progressive clinical experience across critical care, hospital medicine, nephrology, primary care, palliative care, and urgent care settings. Recognized for strong clinical leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to lead high-performing patient care initiatives in fast-paced healthcare environments. Proven success coordinating complex patient care, mentoring clinical staff, improving care transitions, and building trusted relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Committed to evidence-based practice, operational excellence, and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Hospitalist/Nocturnist APRN - USACS

(2024-11)

• Nocturnist APP coverage of two community facilities, simultaneously managing hospital admissions and continued care for current inpatients.
• Nocturnal cross coverage at St John Main for hospital medicine team when staffing needs arise.
• Demonstrate leadership in high-acuity clinical environments through efficient decision-making and evidence-based management strategies
• Promote quality improvement initiatives, patient safety standards, and compliance with hospital policies.

Hospitalist APRN - SOUND PHYSICIANS

(2023-08 - 2024-11)

• Provide advanced inpatient care focused on assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and coordination of care for hospitalized patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline transitions of care
• Support continuity of care while maintaining strong communication with patients, families, and consulting providers

APRN-CNP, Integrated Kidney Care - DAVITA DIALYSIS

(2021-11 - 2023-08)

• Led comprehensive care coordination efforts for high-risk patients with chronic kidney disease and multiple comorbidities
• Collaborated across interdisciplinary teams to reduce hospitalizations and improve long-term patient outcomes
• Served as a patient advocate while promoting preventative care initiatives and chronic disease education
• Assisted in improving care delivery efficiency through proactive management and collaboration with regional clinical teams

APRN-CNP - UTICA PARK OWASSO - Owasso, Oklahoma

(2018-08 - 2021-11)

Managed primary and urgent care services for patients ages 13 through end of life in a fast-paced ambulatory setting

• Demonstrated leadership through independent clinical decision-making, patient care coordination, and collaborative provider relationships
• Built strong patient and family rapport while maintaining a high standard of compassionate, evidence-based care
• Supported continuity of care through preventative medicine, chronic disease management, and patient education initiatives

APRN-CNP - TULSA PAIN CONSULTANTS - Tulsa, Oklahoma

(2017-10 - 2018-05)

• Practiced autonomously within a collaborative provider network managing acute and chronic pain patients
• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated a high-volume patient population averaging 20–40 patients daily
• Coordinated multidisciplinary treatment approaches to improve patient function and quality of life
• Demonstrated strong organizational and leadership skills in a demanding clinical environment

Registered Nurse

(2003-01 - 2017-08)

Cumulative nursing experience that included medical/surgical, emergency department and a variety of critical care settings, in both the bedside nursing capacity as well as various leadership positions.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA (2005-05)

Master of Science - Nursing, Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY (2017-10)