Family Nurse Practitioner, Bassett Healthcare Network, Clinical Consultant with AgriSafe
Jessica Salerno is a family nurse practitioner with experience in primary care, sleep medicine, occupational medicine, and agricultural medicine. Her nursing background includes procedural nursing, communicable disease, and refugee health. She has provided care to patients living in rural and agricultural areas across North Carolina and Upstate New York.
Before pursuing a career in healthcare, Jessica worked in agricultural research and in stream, wetland, and natural habitat restoration. These work experiences have shaped her approach to patient care and fostered her interest in the interconnectedness of health, the environment, and community well-being.