J’Lene Ward, FNP-C

J’Lene Ward, MSN FNP-c, IBCLC a provider at Blair Family Medicine is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) and nationally board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She fulfilled her goal to earn a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) and FNP-c with honors from South University in 2018. J’Lene brings over 30 years of nursing experience focused on direct patient care for high-risk women, infants, and pediatric (patients). J’Lene is CPR, ACLS PALS and NRP certified. She passionately advocates for individuals across the lifespan and values family centered care.  She compassionately guides patients with their individualized needs to achieve personal health goals.  Her motto is to “meet the patient where they are at” and help them along their path to wellness.  J’Lene enjoys the patient centered care approach at Blair Family Medicine, a team of highly qualified healthcare providers who promote wellness for patients, their families and the community.  J’Lene also is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and provides lactation support and guidance for mothers as they navigate the complexities of breastfeeding.

As a lifelong native to Southeast Idaho, J’Lene maintains her title as drift boat captain within her family.  She loves sharing Idaho’s natural beauties with her husband Rich, children, grandchildren and anyone else who is up for an adventure.