Jennifer Gares, M.S.N., APRN, ACNP-BC

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

First UTSW job: Telemetry nurse at the former St. Paul University Hospital.

Best part about my job: Working with such an amazing team, and seeing the impact we have on our patients every day.

How co-workers describe me: Dedicated, caring, genuine, and dependable. Someone who truly cares about patients and their well-being.

I wish I were an instant expert at: Cooking meals for large groups. Now that takes a lot of talent!

Passion: Spending time making memories with friends and family.

Final note: My years of service have gone by quickly! I’ve had the pleasure of meeting so many people throughout my career at UT Southwestern. I’ve made a number of lifelong friends here, and I can’t wait to make even more.