Barbara J. Turner, RN, MSN, FNP

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Gardendale, Al. 35071

205(568-1662)

Objective

Seeking a challenging and rewarding position as a Family nurse practitioner

collaborating with a physician in providing excellent patient care.

Qualifications

Thirty five years nursing experience in a variety of areas, GI lab manager,

medical-surgical, critical care, supervisor in a long-term care facility, Clinical

Coordinator for Psychiatric Services and in urgent care and walk-in clinics as a

Family Nurse Practitioner.

Knowledgeable, organized, and self-motivated.

Education

2001-2002 Master of Science in Nursing, University of Al. at

Birmingham, Alabama Family Nurse Practitioner

1989-1991 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Alabama

at Birmingham, Alabama

1983-1985 Associate in Science in Nursing, Northwest Al. State Jr. College,

Phil Campbell, Alabama

Experience

Present Azzam Medical Services LLC

Birmingham, Al

Providing long-term, and rehab care comprehensive care in an

Extended Care facility. Managing both common and complex

Illnesses.

Registered Nurse, Brookwood Medical Center/ADHEC

Birmingham, Al

GI lab assisting physicians with procedures and direct

Patient care. Also worked in Psychiatric services as Clinical

Coordinator for Geri Psychiatric and Dual Diagnostic Units

Adjunct Facility, Wallace State Community College,

Hanceville, Al

Clinical Instructor for nursing students

2009-2009 Family Nurse Practitioner, Kirklin Clinic (Temporary position)

Nurse Practitioner for the Anticoagulation clinic, adjusted patients

Medication based on blood levels.

1985-2008 Registered Nurse, Physicians Medical Center Carraway,

Birmingham, Al.

As manager of the gastrointestinal laboratory, I was responsible

for assisting the physician in direct patient care, administratio

conscious sedation, patient/family teaching and supervision of

staff. Also assisted physicians with consults on inpatients and

assisting with outpatients as needed.

As a staff nurse on various medical-surgical units, I was

responsible for transcription of physicians orders, direct patient

care, administration of medication and patient

family teaching.

2007-2008 Family Nurse Practitioner, Wellspot Inc. Birmingham, Al.

(PRN work)

Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children, and adults,

Walk-in Clinic in the Brunos supermarkets. Collaborating

with physicians about patient care.

2005-2006 Family Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Weight Loss

Centers,,

Birmingham, Alabama (PRN work)

Assessed, monitored, and counseled patients desiring to lose

Weight and collaborating with physicians as needed for

problems.

2004-2004 Family Nurse Practitioner, Cullman Urgent Care, Cullman,

Al. (PRN work)

Assessed, diagnosed, and treatment of adults and children in an

Urgent care clinic. Worked in collaboration with urgent care

physicians.

1992-1994 Registered Nurse, Hillhaven Convalescent Home,

Birmingham, Al. (PRN work)

Weekend supervision of staff and provided patient care for the

residents.

I was also responsible for collaboration with physicians and

other healthcare professionals.

Clinical

Preceptorships

Internal Medicine

American Family Care

Dr. Tracella Vaden

Gardendale, Alabama

Family Practice

Medhelp P.C.

Dr. William Wallace

Birmingham, Alabama

Family Practice

Medhelp P.C.

Dr. Andrew Myrick

Birmingham, Alabama

Presentations

Child Abuse

Multiple Myeloma

Publications

Advance For Nurses

Gut Reaction

EndoNurse

Carraway Methodist All Stars Focus On Patient Care

Licensure/Certification

Family Nurse Practitioner, Alabama Board Certified

American Nurses Credentialing Center 2002-2017

Registered Nurse 1985

Alabama Board of Nursing

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (current)

Basic Cardiac Life Support

American Heart Association

Awards/Honors

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

The Deans List

Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities

References provided upon request.

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