Timra S. Jerkins, APRN

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mrs. Timra S. Jerkins is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Bonifay, FL with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating a variety of acute but severe illnesses, sometimes over long periods. As an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Timra S. Jerkins, APRN performs treatment for critically ill patients. Acute Care Nurse Practice is practiced in emergency rooms, urgent care centers, intensive care units, surgical units, and nursing homes. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Acute Care Nurse Practitioners include flu complications, broken bones, concussions, heart attacks, seizures, or shock. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Acute Care Nurse Practitioners include ordering and performing diagnostic tests, creating treatment plans, applying sutures and splinting broken bones, prescribing medication, monitoring treatments and medical equipment, referring patients to specialists, collaborating with specialists, and discharging patients.

Family Nurse Practitioner

Mrs. Timra S. Jerkins is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Bonifay, FL with special training and skill in family-centric general health care. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Timra S. Jerkins, APRN performs preventative, diagnostic and treatment procedures for a variety of acute and chronic diseases, conditions, and injuries. Family Nurse Practice is an advanced practice registered nurse who works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family-oriented care. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Family Nurse Practitioners include cold and flu, infections, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, hepatitis, diabetes, lacerations or minor trauma, and sexually transmitted diseases. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Nurse Practitioners include medical history analysis, physical exams, diagnostic testing, nutrition and treatment plan development, hormone balancing, immunization delivery, wound suturing and removal, and patient education.

Primary Care Practitioner