Jessica Helms, APRN, MSN

Jessica Helms, APRN, MSN

Nurse Practitioner (Gastroenterology)
6404 Nursery Dr, #201, Victoria, TX
Jessica Helms, MSN, APRN, NP-C joined Gastro Health and Nutrition in 2021 as a full -time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and is board certified as a Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is a long-standing member of the Victoria community. Education – Ms. Helms earned her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at Victoria College in 2000, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Houston-Victoria in 2008, followed by a Master of Science degree in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2018. Prior to joining the practice, Ms. Helms specialized in Hematology & Oncology since 2006 as an Oncology Certified Nurse and then as a Nurse Practitioner after earning her master’s degree. Research & Publications – Ms. Helms has a strong background in plan of care development, health education, and has multiple peer-reviewed publications in infectious disease with a focus on local epidemiology. Ms. Helms also serves as the COVID-19 Operations Center Director for the University of Houston-Victoria. As part of the UHV COVID-19 Operations Center, she directs the COVID-19 preparedness and response for the UHV community. Ms. Helms is dedicated to providing empathetic, comprehensive, and evidence-based care.
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Overall rating

4.00

Average wait time

4.67

Bedside manner

5.00

About Jessica Helms

Jessica Helms, MSN, APRN, NP-C joined Gastro Health and Nutrition in 2021 as a full -time Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and is board certified as a Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is a long-standing member of the Victoria community. Education – Ms. Helms earned her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at Victoria College in 2000, Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Houston-Victoria in 2008, followed by a Master of Science degree in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Texas at Arlington in 2018. Prior to joining the practice, Ms. Helms specialized in Hematology & Oncology since 2006 as an Oncology Certified Nurse and then as a Nurse Practitioner after earning her master’s degree. Research & Publications – Ms. Helms has a strong background in plan of care development, health education, and has multiple peer-reviewed publications in infectious disease with a focus on local epidemiology. Ms. Helms also serves as the COVID-19 Operations Center Director for the University of Houston-Victoria. As part of the UHV COVID-19 Operations Center, she directs the COVID-19 preparedness and response for the UHV community. Ms. Helms is dedicated to providing empathetic, comprehensive, and evidence-based care.

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Popular visit reasons

Abdominal Pain
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Diarrhea
Gastritis
Gastroenterology Consultation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Diarrhea

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Jessica Helms, APRN, MSN also offers online video visits for patients
Gastro Health and Nutrition
6404 Nursery Dr, #201, Victoria, TX 77904

Education and background

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Education and training

  • The University of Texas at Arlington, Master's in Family Health Nursing
  • Texas A&M University-Victoria (Bachelor's)
  • Victoria College, Associate's in Nursing

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1023593308

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Overall rating
4.00
Wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
5.00
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Jessica Helms frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colon Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, Diarrhea, and Gastroenterology Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Jessica Helms on their profile.

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Jessica Helms speaks English.

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4 patients have reviewed Jessica Helms. The overall rating for this doctor is 4/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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