Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Technical Expertise
Affiliations
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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Jennifer Hughes

Franklin

Summary

 Family Nurse Practitioner possessing in-depth knowledge of principles, methods and procedures for diagnosis and treatment. Team-oriented, with a strong track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, co-workers, and administration.  ​

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Family Nurse Practitioner

Level Up Men's Health
2023.07 - Current
  • Consulted with patients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify successful operation of equipment.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Tennessee Men's Clinic
2021.03 - 2023.06
  • Primarily men's care - urology/endocrinology in several clinic locations (Nashville TN; Franklin, TN; Huntsville, AL; Montgomery, AL); helped launch the Franklin location. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Monitored patient progress and adjusted TRT and ED treatments accordingly.
  • Prescribed TRT and ED medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments; performed ESWT (shock wave therapy for non-invasive treatment of Erectile Dysfunction).
  • Performed minor surgical procedures such as testosterone pellets, handling wound care.

Center Director - Family Nurse Practitioner

Low T Center
2016.04 - 2021.11
  • Started as Center Director/FNP in Hendersonville and helped grow the center; moved to Murfreesboro and opened up and started a growing and successful center there; moved to Franklin and improved operations and patient care by working with or hiring new team members to find workable solutions. Increased efficiency, quality of work, and overall performance in the center.
  • Dedicated to improving men’s health and quality of life through testosterone replacement therapy and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
  • Men's Wellness, managed diseases and conditions including Hypertension, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Thyroid, Allergies.
  • Provided full, complete documentation of professional services through charting and maintaining charts and records in accordance with applicable legal and professional standards, using proper medical codes.
  • As a Center Director and manager, helped supervise Center staff, coordinate Center operations, manage coverage and schedules, and help Team Members maintain compliance with all rules, policies and applicable procedures to maintain a high standard of operations in the Center.
  • Sound medical decision making abilities.
  • Provided excellent care and attention to patients when face-to-face or through tele-health calls.
  • Determined abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, MRIs, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interpreting test results.
  • Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
  • Maintained accurate records in EMR and adheres to all HIPPA Protocols.
  • Maintained a professional appearance, demeanor, and team-oriented behavior; maintained mutual respect for management and team members; led team members to create an exceptional experience for each and every patient.
  • Punctual, dependable, goal oriented, and was able to receive constructive coaching.

RN - Registered Nurse

St. Thomas Hospital-Critical Care
2008.11 - 2016.02
  • Complete patient care of complex, critically ill patients with medical, cardiac, and neurological issues involving high intensity therapies and interventions, sophisticated organ support and invasive monitoring; mechanically ventilated patients; CVVHD continous veno-venous hemodialysis); TDS (Tennessee Donor Services) patients for organ donation; Codes; Working directly with physicians; Worked on Neurology/Neurosurgery floor primarily; floated to Special Care and Psychiatric floor.

Family Nurse Practitioner Clinicals

CVS
2014.01 - 2015.05

Experience and training with certified NP's and physicians.

Family Nurse Practitioner Clinicals

Hall Medical Clinic
2014.01 - 2015.05
Experience with certified NP's and physicians

Nurse Extern

St. Thomas Hospital-Critical Care
2007.04 - 2008.11
  • Dressing changes, tracheostomy care, mouth care, blood glucose monitoring, routine.
  • Patient care, floated to other areas (Critical Care, Emergency Department, Special Care, Psychiatric floor).

Artist/Musician

Sony/Epic
1995.12 - 2002.12
  • Recording artist/songwriter "The Kinleys"; played keyboard/mandolin
  • Touring/performing, and management/business/accounting duties.

Education

Family Nurse Practitioner

Tennessee State University
Nashville
2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN
2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbia State Community College
Franklin, TN
2011

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
2008

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN
2006

High School Diploma - General education

Archbishop Wood High School for Girls
Warminster, PA
1988

Skills


  • Physical Assessments/Annuals & Physicals
  • Recording patients' medical history/symptoms
  • Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones
  • Ordering, administering, and analyzing diagnostic tests.
  • Monitoring and operating medical equipment
  • Diagnosing health issues
  • Administering medicine and other treatments
  • Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed.
  • Consulting with healthcare professionals and families.
  • Training patients and their families to manage and prevent illness and injury.
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Hospice patients
  • Withdrawals of Care
  • Neurology/Neurosurgery patient care
  • Psychiatric patients

  • Cardiac patients and post-cardiothoracic surgery patients
  • Codes
  • Insertion and removal of invasive tubes/drains 
  • IV Therapy 
  • Infection Control and Sterilization Techniques 
  • Wound Care 
  • CVVHD - Bedside Hemodialysis
  • Diabetes patients and insulin administration
  • Diagnostic Tests - MRI, CT, Ultrasound, EKG, etc...
  • Patient and family focused with professional and compassionate bedside manner
  • Excellent Organizational Skills
  • Physician Consults and Referrals
  • Team building and management
  • Supervision & Management
  • Business operations
  • Problem resolution
  • Operational improvement

Technical Expertise

  • Management/Clinic Director/Owner
  • Primary and Family Care (Annuals/Physicals, medication management)
  • Critical Care Experience
  • Neurology
  • Men's and Women's Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Geriatrics
  • Staffing (recruitment, hiring, employee evaluation, termination)

Affiliations

  • AANP - American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • American Heart Association
  • American Stroke Association
  • ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
  • ANA - American Nurses Association

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support CPR Certification
  • Nashville Cares - HIV Prevention Counseling and Testing Training Certification
  • Meharry Inter-Professional Team Geriatric Case Collaboration Training Certification
  • The Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice (ACE) - "Introduction to EBP and the ACE Star Model" Certification
  • NIHSS:  NIH Stroke Scale Training and Certification
  • Family Nurse Practitioner Certification - APEA Certification Review Course and Clinical Updates
  • ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center FNP Certification

Additional Information

  • Star Award - St. Thomas Hospital February 2011 "Special thanks and recognition for your extraordinary contribution to our ministry."
  • CMT Video of the Year Award 1998
  • Country Weekly Golden Pick Award 1998
  • Grammy nomination 1998
  • ASCAP Country Music Award 1999
  • ACM Vocal Duo of the Year Award 2000

Timeline

Owner/Family Nurse Practitioner

Level Up Men's Health
2023.07 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner

Tennessee Men's Clinic
2021.03 - 2023.06

Center Director - Family Nurse Practitioner

Low T Center
2016.04 - 2021.11

Family Nurse Practitioner Clinicals

CVS
2014.01 - 2015.05

Family Nurse Practitioner Clinicals

Hall Medical Clinic
2014.01 - 2015.05

RN - Registered Nurse

St. Thomas Hospital-Critical Care
2008.11 - 2016.02

Nurse Extern

St. Thomas Hospital-Critical Care
2007.04 - 2008.11

Artist/Musician

Sony/Epic
1995.12 - 2002.12

Family Nurse Practitioner

Tennessee State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Cumberland University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbia State Community College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Tennessee State University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Nashville State Community College

High School Diploma - General education

Archbishop Wood High School for Girls
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support CPR Certification
  • Nashville Cares - HIV Prevention Counseling and Testing Training Certification
  • Meharry Inter-Professional Team Geriatric Case Collaboration Training Certification
  • The Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice (ACE) - "Introduction to EBP and the ACE Star Model" Certification
  • NIHSS:  NIH Stroke Scale Training and Certification
  • Family Nurse Practitioner Certification - APEA Certification Review Course and Clinical Updates
  • ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center FNP Certification
Jennifer Hughes