ANGELA TURNER
Flat Lick,KY
Summary
Creative, enthusiastic, compassionate and experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Assistant Professor of Nursing position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
FAMILY HEALTHCARE AND ASSOCIATES
Barbourville, KY
01.2018 - Current
- I currently function in a Family Practice role seeing patients in office, as well as providing telehealth services to patients at home and in the school setting
- I lead team of nurses, in which we work closely together providing education to patients and families related to illness and disease, as well as managing immunizations, and offering school and sports physicals when applicable
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
RN, BSN
FHCA
Barbourville, KY
09.2013 - 09.2016
- I represented our clinic during several Student Family and Community Support meetings focusing on medical intervention for each specific child
- I helped develop and implement protocols involving diabetic and emergency management, as well as medication administration.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
RN, Emergency Department
Baptist Health Medical Center
Corbin, KY
10.2011 - 09.2013
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- I also worked on the telemetry unit which allowed me to become skilled in ECG readings.
- I participated in Hazmat training as well as becoming BLS, ACLS, PALS and NIH Stroke Certified while employed there.
- I served as one of the designated preceptors for all new employees as well.
Charge Nurse
HARLAN APPLACHAIN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Harlan, KY
07.2009 - 10.2011
- On Med Surg/Telemetry floor, managed care plans, set up home health accommodations and delegated care roles for my staffing team daily.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Directed patient care activities, guided and trained RNs, LPNs and residential advisors during shift.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - NURSING- APRN
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN12.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12.2015
Skills
- Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
- Thorough understanding of Evidence Based Practice and applying it in Patient Care
- Health and Wellness Education
- Behavior Modification
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Drug Regimen Counseling
- Support Staff Supervision
- Patient Records Maintenance
Certification
KY APRN LISCENSE NUMBER- 3012110 EXP 10/22
KY RN LISCENSE NUMBER- 1128554 EXP 10/22
NPI NUMBER- 1457858250
DEA NUMBER- MT5331498 EXP 11-30-2024
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
FAMILY HEALTHCARE AND ASSOCIATES
01.2018 - Current
RN, BSN
FHCA
09.2013 - 09.2016
RN, Emergency Department
Baptist Health Medical Center
10.2011 - 09.2013
Charge Nurse
HARLAN APPLACHAIN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
07.2009 - 10.2011
Master of Science in Nursing - NURSING- APRN
Lincoln Memorial University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
University of The Cumberlands
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