Renea Clowdsley, APRN, FNP-C, is redefining the patient experience and taking charge of her own life course with her thriving practice, A Trusted Nurse Practitioner, LLC., located in Gulf Breeze. Clowdsley envisioned a healthcare practice where patients could find support in a personalized approach, akin to talking to a friend rather than a medical professional. In August 2022, her dream became a reality, creating an alternate source for healthcare in the greater Pensacola area.
A Trusted Nurse Practitioner offers a wide array of primary care services, ranging from routine screenings and wellness visits to addressing acute issues such as urinary tract infections and upper respiratory infections. Additionally, Clowdsley specializes in hormone replacement, treating low testosterone and guidance with weight loss to support her patients’ varying needs.
“I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit and dreamed of having my own practice. I wanted to create a more personalized experience for my patients,” Clowdsley said.
She was able to achieve independence thanks to the Florida Legislature’s House Bill 607 passed in 2020 which granted nurse practitioners the ability to practice autonomously with only a limited ability to prescribe certain controlled substances compared to a family physician. Clowdsley believes that family nurse practitioners are the answer to the primary care shortage. Her practice is an important part of that answer.
After graduating from the University of West Florida in 2006, Clowdsley’s career in healthcare began as an oncology nurse, developing her leadership qualities and expertise in patient care. In 2012, she earned her master’s degree, subsequently working as an advanced practice registered nurse. Over the past decade, she has collaborated with distinguished physicians, establishing herself as a proficient diagnostician and a compassionate caregiver.
What truly sets Clowdsley apart is her empathetic approach.
“My services are different because I personally handle many aspects of patient care with my assistant, Sarah Echelle,” she shared.
Clowdsley said that some of her patients have expressed feeling deeply understood and have shared how much they appreciated Clowdsley’s thoroughness in diagnosis and treatment. She feels that she excels in handling complex cases, demonstrating her expertise in managing patients with multiple coexisting health issues.
“My practice is small enough that I recognize my patients by name and can usually address concerns without even opening a chart,” she said.
Clowdsley takes pride when she hears from patients that she listens to women and really cares.
One of the rewards for Clowdsley since starting her own practice is that she can set her own schedule, giving her the ability to have time to care for herself and family. She embraces the opportunity to practice autonomously without a lot of bureaucracy in a very fulfilling way that effectively meets the patient’s needs.
In a world where healthcare can feel impersonal, Renea Clowdsley’s dedication, expertise, and compassion are reshaping the healthcare landscape, offering patients not just a practitioner, but a partner in their journey towards optimal health. Her practice is more than a personal choice; it’s a promise of genuine care and support for her patients, for herself, and for her family.
