
Jessica Halvorsen, FNP
Breast Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center
About Jessica Halvorsen
Professional Statement
Jessica Halvorsen, MSN, FNP-BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in critical care and a passion for preventive health and patient advocacy. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with honors from Yale University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Connecticut State University. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Jessica gained extensive experience caring for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit, where she received honors such as the Nurse Excellence Award and contributed to a Beacon Award–winning team. From these experiences, she developed a deep appreciation for the importance of proactive and holistic care. Her background has shaped her thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to patient care and fuels her dedication to empowering patients through education and early intervention. Jessica believes in building strong, trusting relationships with her patients and enjoys working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.
Get To Know Me
Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I’m deeply committed, attentive, and genuinely want my patients to thrive. I listen closely and go above and beyond to support their well-being.
What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
My patients can expect compassion and trust. I hope they feel heard, valued, and comfortable as we work together toward their health goals.
How do you spend your valuable personal time when you are not caring for patients?
I enjoy hiking, volunteering at dog shelters, and spending time with my family and friends.
Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I chose breast surgery for its focus on prevention and advocacy. Helping women feel heard and supporting long, healthy lives is incredibly rewarding.
Expertise
Education
- Graduate: Yale University, 2025
Board Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Locations
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice (Dyson Breast Center) - Breast Surgery Poughkeepsie
- 21 Reade Place, Suite 2100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-214-1840
- fax: 845-483-6504
Insurance
- Aetna
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
- Centivo
- Coventry-Aetna
- Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis Care
- Hamaspik
- Multiplan Inc
- MVP Health Care
- Northwell Direct
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare