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Meet Jessica "Jess" Cooks
My background
Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Jessica “Jess” Cooks comes from humble beginnings that shaped her strong work ethic and passion for helping others. Goal-oriented and driven, she began her nursing career in 2006 as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She went on to become a Registered Nurse (RN), earning both her Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Nursing.
In 2018, Jess accepted a travel nurse assignment in Las Vegas, NV, where she fell in love with the city and decided to make it her permanent home. In 2022, she completed her Master of Science in Nursing degree and became board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC).
How I got started
Jess has extensive hands-on experience as a bedside nurse across many settings, including nursing homes, assisted living, wound care, medical-surgical units, telemetry, and multiple hospital units as a float nurse. She also built strong expertise as a travel nurse specializing in telemetry.
Before relocating to Las Vegas, Jess served as Director of Nursing for a home health agency in Chicago, where she gained valuable leadership experience and a deeper understanding of patient needs across the care continuum. This combination of direct care and leadership roles gave her a well-rounded foundation that continues to guide her practice today.
My approach
Determined to create her own path, Jess founded Jess Better Health, LLC to empower clients with tools for healthier living. She takes a holistic approach to care, recognizing that true health extends beyond physical symptoms to include lifestyle, emotional well-being, and personal goals.
Listening is at the core of her practice - she values hearing her patients’ stories, understanding their concerns, and tailoring care to their individual needs. She’s skilled at breaking down health information into plain language, making it easier for patients to connect, understand, and take positive steps forward.
Jess is passionate about helping clients not only understand what to do, but also why it matters. Whether providing one-on-one consultations or supporting long-term health maintenance, she creates a compassionate environment where every client feels respected, heard, and empowered to take charge of their health.
