KELVIN TURKS, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC

*** ****** ***** **** ** Marietta Ga 30060

Cell: 678-***-**** Email: adeqfg@r.postjobfree.com

CREDENTIALS/ CERTIFICATIONS

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Registered Nurse License, State of Georgia

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Life Support

EDUCATION

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Chatham University

Master of Science of Nursing

Walden University

Associate of Science of Nursing

Bauder College

Bachelor of Social Work

Northwestern State University

WORK HISTORY

Nurse Practitioner Independent Contractor June 2020- Current

Signify Health Atlanta, GA

Perform in-home health risk assessments and complex care management for seniors insured under the Medicare Advantage

Collect information to compare member’s care management to published standards of care like American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS).

Serve clients with hypertension, diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, depression, coronary disease, post-myocardial infarct, etc.

Manage care to reduce readmissions and increase quality of care

PRN Float Pool Nurse June 2017- Current

Grady Memorial Hospital Atlanta, GA

Provide nursing services to multiple medical-surgical units, oncology, orthopedics, rehabilitation & step down burn unit.

Manage patients’ care throughout the hospital system

Liaison between the patients & physicians

Advocate for patients’ rights

Prompt critical thinking skills during urgent & emergency situation

Makes ongoing observations of physical, psychosocial and cultural responses of patient & family.

Nephrology Nurse Practitioner Nov 2019- Dec 2019

Harbin Clinic Carterville, GA

Work in collaboration with a nephrologist assessing, diagnosing and treating complex medical problems.

Manage outpatient dialysis patients, initiate and order dialysis treatment.

Outpatient visits include evaluation and treatment of hypertension, chronic kidney disease, anemia management and treatment of bone mineral disease with documentation in electronic medical records

Manage patients in a clinic setting with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and electrolyte imbalances

Hospital follow up of nephrology patients and new patient consultations

Assess need for, order, obtain and interpret lab tests

Patient education and modality planning.

Surgical/Trauma Orthopedics Nurse June 2015 – May 2019

Gwinnett Medical Center Lawrenceville, GA

Participate in the care of patients in Gwinnett Medical Center’s Total Joint Replacement Program.

Provide nursing services to orthopedic-trauma, post-operative, & medical-surgical patients.

Work with a multidisciplinary team toward patient’s recovery.

Advocate and provide appropriate pain management

Educate patients on the use of orthopedic equipment and weight bearing limitation during hospital stay & discharge.

Observation/ Emergency Department Nurse May 2014 – June 2015

Southern Regional Hospital Riverdale, GA

Provide nursing services to patients in need of emergency care and after hemodynamically stable.

Work with a multidisciplinary team toward patient’s recovery.

Prompt critical thinking & decision making skills during urgent & emergency situation

Educate patients on care, results and treatment plans

Acute & Chronic Hemodialysis Nurse April 2013 – May 2014

DaVita Dialysis Lawrenceville, GA

Perform scheduled & emergency hemodialysis on patients with acute & chronic kidney issues

Access patients’ central venous catheters, fistulas & grafts using sterile technique

Provide safe connection from hemodialysis machine to patients’ CVC, fistulas or grafts.

Program & manage hemodialysis machines, systems & equipment to provide adequate & safe treatment for patients.

Provide appropriate treatment interventions as needed.

Social Work Experience

Adult Day Health Administrator – 3 years

Long Term Care Social Worker – 3 years

Hospice Social Worker – 4 years

AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Georgia Association of Nurses

Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated

Community Services

Voteless people is a hopeless people – National program initiated by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, encouraging and assistance people to exercise their right to vote. Participate on a local level in this program.

Feed the homeless project- Every Saturday in June, I participate with a small group of friend providing meals for the Atlanta homeless community. Serving 50-200 homeless people each Saturday depending on the number of volunteers.

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