Theodore Turner, MS, FNP-BC
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CAREER SUMMARY
Emergency RN with over 10 years of ER experience, and one year of primary care/urgent care experience as a nurse practitioner. Strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients and their families. Ensures quality care and open communication between interdisciplinary teams. Strives to work in an environment that will foster teamwork, collegiality and produce safe, quality outcomes for patients.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University March 2019
Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Chamberlain University April 2016
NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Family Practice/Primary Care – Jacqui Stachowiak FNP, Southwest General (Middelburg Heights, OH) 139 Hours
Sherry Armitage FNP, UH Family Medicine Specialist (Westlake, OH)
137 Hours
Dr. David Lash, Southwest Family Physicians (Middelburg Heights, OH)
126 Hours
Express Care/Urgent Care – Bethany Farrell FNP, Lorain Family Health and Surgery Center (Lorain, OH)
125 Hours
Pediatrics – See Family Practice/Primary Care
Obstetrics and Gynecology Care – Dr. Robert Klaus, North Olmsted Obstetrics and Gynecology (North Olmsted, Ohio) 128 Hours
EXPERIENCE
Family Nurse Practitioner, United Health Group- September 2019- present
Managed primary care, and urgent care in a nursing home setting
Provided acute, primary, and preventative care to members in the nursing home
Collaborate with patient, PCP, and families to improve patient’s quality of life, reduce illness, and hospitalizations
Identified health risks and discussed risk reduction strategies
Analyzed lab/diagnostic tests to accurately diagnose patients and develop treatment plans
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department – Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital Emergency Department
August 2012 – Present
Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization
Establishes and/or revises priorities for patient care activities based on the following: acuity of need, patient preference, and resource availability
Initiates and maintains interventions to assure continuity of safe/effective care for patients
Complies with established hospital/department personnel policies
Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner.
Functions in the charge nurse role and attend hospital huddle as needed
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department – UH Elyria Medical Center
March 2010 – April 2014
Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, sexual assaults and conscious sedations.
Independently maintained safe and effective care to patients with different acuity levels in a time-restricted and demanding environment
Constantly communicated and collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care was given to patients in a timely manner
Decisively and confidently made judgments on patient conditions based on vital signs, patient presentation, and initial assessment; triaged to appropriate zone; activated specialized team when indicated (cath lab, trauma team, rapid response stroke team, etc.)
Applied expertise in data analysis by monitoring laboratory results, blood work, urinalysis, and performed sterile procedures including catheterization, IV starts and dressing changes
Merged empathy and strong interpersonal skills by ensuring both physical and emotional needs of patients and families were maintained
STNA, Nursing Home – Center Ridge Health Campus
January 2006 – March 2010
Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care
Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming
Ensured the comfort, safety and over-all hygiene of patients
Collaborated with the medical team in order to help with the treatment of the residents
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified – APRN.CNP.024590
Registered Nurse – State of Ohio (RN.357190)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association