Jennifer A. Moyse, MSN, APRN

As a family nurse practitioner, I care for people with different personal and medical backgrounds. Despite their differences, I always notice that patients have more in common than not. Trauma-informed care has greatly shaped who I am and my role in caring for all people. We are all unique individuals who experience highs and lows in our lives and sometimes need a little help. My job lets me develop relationships with patients. I like that I can help them with everything from small scuffs to big surgeries or scary diagnoses. I focus on understanding my patients' concerns and supporting them by providing quality, evidence-based care. I serve as Cheshire Medical Center's program coordinator for the medical forensic team. I am also a certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A). Our team of registered nurses and nurse practitioners has special training to care for patients who have experienced assault and abuse. We provide medical treatment, care options, support, and resources for survivors of violence. I am a member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses and the Association for Size Diversity and Health. When I am not at work, I find any excuse to be outside. If I'm not gardening, I'm probably off exploring new trails with my family and my dog, Pete.

Many things can cause shortness of breath. Shortness of breath is a complex and unique experience for each patient. When working with patients, I leave no stone unturned. I consider every detail of a patient's symptoms and concerns to provide tailored care for their needs. I was drawn to pulmonary medicine because of my desire to know my patients and understand nuanced presentations of pulmonary diseases. Proper treatment of these diseases can have a hugely positive impact on everything my patients do. My patients and I have the best relationship when we engage in shared decision-making. I have trained and studied pulmonary medicine for years, but my patients know their experiences, values, and goals best. When I can help my patients understand their condition and work together on a treatment plan, we are much more likely to help them have the best quality of life.

As a member of the Orthopaedics team, my focus is on pediatric orthopaedic care. The pediatric population comes with great challenges and rewards as children grow and develop. What works for an adult patient may not be suitable for a child. My approach to orthopaedic care for children is conservative, preferring to exhaust all nonsurgical options before recommending surgery. When surgery is the best option, I provide the best evidence-based surgical treatments available. Children cannot take care of themselves, so it is crucial to have their parents engaged when formulating a treatment plan. I consider parents to be key and active members of our team and I strongly encourage family members to ask as many questions as possible when it comes to treating their child's condition. The very best part of my job is helping children get better so that they are able to return to their preinjury activities, whether that is sports, dance, gymnastics, horseback riding, or simply just getting back on their bikes. For children with special needs, this means exploring ways to maximize their function through conservative and, when necessary, surgical means. I have the privilege to take care of other people's children, and it is my strongest belief and approach that kids are kids first and patients second.