Jessica Lucille Kelley, FNP

As a nurse practitioner, I have time to sit down and talk with patients about their health concerns and goals. Looking at a treatment plan together, we can figure out ways to achieve their goals. Building a rapport and relationship with my patients is very important to me and to them.

At age 19, I had pulmonary emboli in both lungs and nearly died. My care team was amazing and compassionate, which inspired me to pursue nursing. As a family nurse practitioner, I provide compassionate care throughout a patient's lifespan. I find providing lifetime care to be very rewarding.

I was born and raised in Southeast Missouri, so I'm very excited to be a part of Mercy and give back to my hometown community. As a family medicine provider, I'm able to see people of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. I love being a nurse practitioner because I get to form long-term relationships with my patients, which often leads to a higher standard of care.