Jessica M. Hollingsworth, RN, AGACNP-BC, APRN, Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner & Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Get to know Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner & Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Jessica M. Hollingsworth, who serves patients in Florida.

Jessica is a board-certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner & advanced practice registered nurse serving patients in Florida. She specializes in nursing administration, critical care nursing, and COVID-crisis.

Upon graduating with her diploma from Baldwin County High School in 2006, Jessica went on to earn her nursing degree (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program) from the University of South Alabama. Remaining at the same educational venue, she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing in 2014 and 2019, respectively. 

Holding certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support (not intended for postnominal use), she has completed over 600 hours of hands-on clinical training in various inpatient settings, from internal medicine to cardiology, nephrology, emergency medicine, and more.

To advance her efforts, she remains a member of several professional organizations, including the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the Society of Hospitalist Medicine. 

Motivated at the start of each day with a desire to help others and a good cup of coffee, Jessica strives to make a difference in the lives of patients by spending time with each individual and providing high-quality, individualized care. She stresses that listening is always important.

A Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) is an acute care nurse practitioner who holds board certification and provides advanced nursing care to adult, older adult, and elderly patients with acute, chronic, and critical conditions. Along with performing the tasks of an advanced practice nurse, the AGACNP is qualified to provide specific health care functions to acutely and chronically ill patients such as writing prescriptions, interpreting ECG monitoring, and assessing patient responses to drugs and other ancillary treatment.

An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a nurse who has obtained at least a master’s degree in nursing. APRNs may work across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics or long-term care facilities. They provide medical support and preventative care to patients, along with additional responsibilities of coordinating patient care and using specialized knowledge to manage complex patient conditions. APRNs can diagnose and treat as well as order and interpret tests and prescribe medications.

On a more personal note, Jessica is married. 

Learn More About Jessica M. Hollingsworth:

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