John E. Hess, DNP, ARNP-C, PMHNP
Sebring, FL 33872
ad7n7v@r.postjobfree.com
Education
PMHNP Certificate Aug/2022-Aug/2023
Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA
Doctor of Nursing Practice May/2008- Dec/2011
University of South Florida Tampa, Florida
Postmasters, Graduate Certification Family NP May/2008 -Dec/2008
University of South Florida Tampa, Florida
Master of Science in Nursing (NP) Jan/2004- May/2006
University of South Florida Tampa, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Sept/2000- May/2003
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada
Associate of General Studies (High Honors) Sept/1998- May/2000
Community College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada
Licenses/ Certifications Earned
DNP – Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner- Certified
(ARNP-C) #9206510 Florida Current
(ANP) #AP11433 Arizona Current
DEA License Florida Current
DEA License Arizona Current
Certified Crisis Debriefing Specialist Nevada Current
Certified Surgical Technologist Nevada 1998-2003
Certified Firefighter Texas 1983 - Current
Emergency Medical Technologist Texas 1983-2003
Honors/Awards
Sigma Theta Tau, Delta Beta Chapter Member 2003-present
Nursing Honor Society, USF, UNLV
USF College of Nursing Faculty/ Staff Recipient 2005
Scholarship Award
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member 2001-2003
UNLV
Student Nurses Association Member 2001-2003
UNLV Chapter
Lahr Scholarship Award Recipient 2002-2003
UNLV Nursing Honor Scholarship
Lahr Scholarship Award Recipient 2001-2002
UNLV Nursing Honor Scholarship
Partner With a Heart Award Recipient 2012
Professional Publication
Culturally Sensitive Health Promotion Published Nov/2009
Plan for Tuberculosis Prevention and
Treatment in Mexican Migrant Farm
Worker Populations
Original Research
Doctoral Project USF -Accuracy of March 2011-April 2012
Diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted
Infections by Registered Nurse Clinicians
Professional Experience
Desert Senita Community Health Center July 2023- May 2024
(FQHC)
Ajo AZ
Provided family evaluations and medication management for child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients to the communities served by the FQHC through a telehealth platform as a PMHNP. Services included prescribing and follow up appointments for medication management. Provided comprehensive care for several complex medical patients and provide health education to patients with chronic health conditions. One year of full-time telemedicine provided for Health Center primary care patients.
Desert Senita Community Health Center
(FQHC) July 9, 2018- July 2022
Ajo, Arizona
Provided primary medical care to the patients of the Health Center, which included Ajo and its surrounding areas, plus the western half of the T.O. Nation. Duties included: assessment, triage, diagnosis of medical conditions and illnesses; prescribing medications and treatments to control or resolve physical ailments; provide health education to patients with chronic health conditions. One year of full-time telemedicine provided for Health Center primary care patients.
The Centers
Primary Care Provider for Integrated Healthcare Grant
(SAMHSA funded) 2015- 2016
Lecanto/Florida
Primary Care Provider for integrated healthcare outreach for clients with behavioral health diagnoses. Duties focused upon assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries and illnesses of clients with substance abuse or mental health issues: Chronic and acute disease management which including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, COPD, light dermatology in accordance with the SAMHSA Integrated Healthcare Initiative.
Grace Clinic LLC July 2014- Apr 2018
(Private Practice Outreach for uninsured)
Homosassa / Florida
Primary care/ urgent care provider/ owner for uninsured and under-insured families. Duties are to assess, diagnose, and treat injuries and illness. Chronic and acute disease management includes diabetes, hypertension, light dermatology, and many other conditions.
Santa Fe College August 2014 –2017
Gainesville / Florida
Assistant professor RN to BSN Program
Full Time College Instructor/professor teaching in the online ASN – to Bachelor of Nursing program. Instructed multiple courses including Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Culture and Transitions to Professional Nursing. Provided instruction on site and via online courses. Three years Fulltime, then decreased to adjunct faculty.
Citrus County Health Department Jan/2006- Aug/2013
Crystal River/ Lecanto sites
Primary care provider for Health Department families. Duties are to assess, diagnose, and treat injuries and illness. Chronic Disease management including diabetes clinic group visits. Several months worked urgent care clinics at Health Department. Provided on-site preceptorship for several university ARNP programs including USF and Barry University. When the FQHC at the Health Department was closed I left to open Grace Clinic LLC.
BayCare/ Morton Plant Healthcare Jun/2003- May/2005
2003/04 Morton Plant/ Mease Hospital ICU/CCU
2004/05 Morton Plant Hospital Inpatient Adult Mental Health
Provided patient care as an ICU RN in hospital settings. One year in CCU and ICU setting, one year in inpatient acute care mental health while attending master’s program at USF.
Bridge Counseling Associates 1998-2002
Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided both business office and accounting services and after hours on-call for clients in crisis.
Southwest Surgical Center 1997-1999
Las Vegas, Nevada
Outpatient Day Surgical Center. Performed duties as a Certified Surgical Technologist for wide variety of surgical procedures.
Houston Fire Department 1983-1993
1205 Dart Street, Houston, Texas. Performed duties as a Certified Firefighter and EMT for the City of Houston Fire Department. Assigned to Haz-Mat early career and finished in Ambulance services at urban fire stations.
Professional/ Community Service
2014-continues Primary Care Uninsured Outreach Clinic
2013-Present Member Florida Nurse Association
2011-2012 Instructor for Diabetic Management Group Appointments
2009-present Bible study Instructor/presenter at Oasis of Grace
2008- 2017 ARNP Clinical preceptor for three colleges, many students
2005- Present Member of the Rural Nurses Association
2004- Present Member of the AANP
2004-present Member of the Student Nurses Association at UNLV
2003-present Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society of Nursing
1997-2001 Participated in the Street Café in Las Vegas, Nevada. Was a team member of a group that serves food and spiritual support for homeless adults and families in Southern Nevada.
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