Jennifer Bliss, MSN, AGNP-C has been a nurse practitioner at the Bateman Horne Center of Excellence since April 2025. With over 30 years in clinical care, health education, and leadership, she brings a deeply informed, patient-centered approach to supporting individuals with complex chronic illnesses such as ME/CFS, Long COVID, and associated conditions.

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico and raised in southeastern Idaho, Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Brigham Young University in Provo in 1994. She worked as a registered nurse for decades across a wide range of specialties, including ambulatory cardiac care, long-term and geriatric health, women’s health, surgical services, public health programs, and nonprofit initiatives in both Utah and New York. She has also served as a clinical instructor and participated in international surgical missions in Mexico.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jennifer returned to graduate school and earned her Master of Science in Nursing from SUNY Binghamton University in rural western New York, where she received the Excellence in Advanced Nursing Practice Award in Adult Gerontological Nursing. Her training emphasized improving care for underserved, rural, and vulnerable populations, and she completed clinical rotations in internal medicine, gynecology/obstetrics, and long-term care.

Jennifer’s philosophy of care is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration. Inspired by providers who truly listened and partnered with her during complex health experiences, she strives to offer that same level of trust and individualized care to her own patients. She enjoys being able to work on both the clinical and research sides of BHC, and she thoroughly enjoys visiting with both patients and research participants, who teach her about grief, sustaining hope, and staying curious.

Outside of work, Jennifer cherishes time with her four adult children and extended family. She enjoys hiking and snowshoeing in the mountains, experimenting with both new and family favorite recipes, and reading classics, memoirs, poetry and mysteries.