Jennifer Wasson, ARNP

Jennifer Wasson, ARNP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner at MercyOne Urbandale Internal Medicine. Conditions she frequently treats include:

• Hypertension
• Type 2 diabetes
• Hyperlipidemia
• Heart failure
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Obesity
• Chronic kidney disease
• Chronic wounds
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Depression
• Anxiety

Procedures she performs include:

• Joint injections
• Wound evaluation and management
• Ostomy care
• Preventive health screenings
• Chronic disease management

Jennifer specializes in the care of adult and older adult patients with complex medical conditions, with a focus on chronic disease management and prevention. She's committed to empowering patients through education and shared decision-making, helping patients achieve sustainable, health-focused lifestyle changes. Her clinical interests include cardiovascular health, nutrition, and strategies that support long-term function and longevity. She brings a background in both acute care and home-based care, including experience in the evaluation and management of chronic wounds and ostomy care, allowing her to manage patients across a range of clinical settings and levels of complexity.