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Ruth-Alma N. Turkson-Ocran,
MPH, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
SUMMARY
PhD Student and Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 2 years of experience in rural
primary health and more than 6 years of general nursing experience. Strong and diverse clinical
background in the practical treatment in Primary Care with a strong history of working within a team
of healthcare providers. Nursing background in medical and surgical nursing. Experienced in
management of acute and chronic illnesses.
EDUCATION
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
School of Nursing – PhD in Nursing
September 2015 - Present
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX
School of Public Health – Master of Public Health – Health Promotion.
May 4, 2013
School of Nursing – Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner.
May 10, 2013
Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Science, Summa cum Laude
Associate Degree in Nursing Science
May 9, 2009
Dec. 15, 2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Family Nurse Practitioner, Pecos Valley Rural Health Clinic, Pecos TX
August 5, 2013 – August 2015
 Provided primary care to clients across the lifespan, including acute and chronic illnesses. Obtained patient
histories, performed physical examinations, made diagnoses, prescribed medications, treatments, ordered,
reviewed, and interpreted results of diagnostic tests. Monitored the efficacy of treatment regimens, performed
general wellness exams for males, females and children of all ages, and provided health education to patients
and their families. Performed procedures such as incision and drainage, suture removals, and pap smears with
bimanual exams.
Family Nurse Practitioner Student, UTHealth School of Nursing
January 2011 – May 2013
 Participated in over 500 hours of clinical rotations in adult, pediatric, women’s health, and urgent care
practices under the supervision of a clinical preceptor. Performed consultations, physical examinations,
diagnoses, treatment, follow-up, and health education.
Graduate Assistant, Academic Affairs, UTHealth School of Public Health
October 2010 – May 2013
 Assisted the Director of Academic Affairs, the Senior Coordinator of Academic Affairs, and the Manager of
the Office of Instructional Development (OID)
 Responsible for data entry, cleaning, compilation, and analysis of information for the CEPH Self-Study
Report and the Student Exit Survey
 Created templates and assisted with organization of the planners for the Dual Degree Programs
 Managed the Academic Affairs Website
Registered Nurse, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Raleigh, NC
June 15, 2009 – June 30, 2010
 Worked on the General and Neurosurgery Unit. Performed patient physical and mental assessments, patient
histories, medication administration, coordinated patient care, patient education, and discharge instructions.
Performed wound care, intravenous line insertion and maintenance, EKGs, and venous blood drawing.
 Member of the Surgical Care Improvement Project and Unit Practice Councils.
 Educated nurses on new protocols and served as Charge Nurse on unit.
Registered Nurse, Capital Region Medical Center, Jefferson City, MO
January 7, 2008 - April 2009
 Worked on the General Surgery, Progressive Care Unit and Medical-Oncology Unit
Resident Advisor, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO
August 2006 - December 2007
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Supervised and advised students, organized activities and managed resident hall office.
Mediated between students and Resident Hall and Housing Directors.
Home Health Aid II, Primary Health Concepts/Home Health Professionals, Gastonia, NC
Summer 2007
 Provided basic care and assistance to patients, assisting them with activities of daily living and attending to
physical and psychosocial needs.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Valley Brook Annual Community Fall Festival, Columbia, MD
Reeves County Hospital District Health Fair, Pecos, TX
October 2015
Spring 2014; Spring 2015
Houston Geriatric Education Center, Volunteer Ombudsman
Feb – April 2011
 Advocated for elderly and disabled clients in long-term care facilities.
 Visited elderly clients in long term care facilities, reported conditions and concerns to State Ombudsmen
22nd Annual AIDS Walk Houston, Participant/Volunteer “Team UTSPH”
Mar 2011
UTHealth School of Public Health, Houston, Volunteer-Open House Texas
Mar 2011
American Heart Association Start! Houston Heart Walk 2010, Participant/Volunteer
Nov 2010
Gaston Family Health Services, Gastonia, NC
Main Clinic; Volunteer Nurse’s Assistant
Summer 2007
 Assisted with developing various protocols for use by the facility including a Heparin protocol for the
Dental Clinic and Home Health Care protocol.
Diabetic Clinic; Volunteer Nurse’s Assistant
December 2006
 Assisted the Program Director with organization of a diabetic class and entered patient data into a new
software system.
Main Clinic; Volunteer Nurse’s Assistant
Summer 2005
 Performed several basic patient admission assessments and procedures such as ear irrigations and
wound dressings under the supervision of a physician and nurse.
Medication Assistance Program; Volunteer
Dec. 2004- Jan. 2005
 Assisted with reorganizing, repackaging and distributing medications to clients in the Medication
Assistance Program.
HONORS AND AWARDS
UTHealth SON:
PARTNERS Scholarship
Houston Geriatric Education Center Award
Lincoln University:
The Connie Hamacher Nursing Salutatorian Award
Academic Excellence in Nursing for BSN
Academic Excellence in Nursing for AAS
Gold Scholar Award in Nursing
Institutional Scholarship
Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society
Dean’s List
Spree Scholarship
Sophomore Academic Achievement Award
Alumni Honor Scholarship
Freshman Academic Achievement Award
Summer 2011– Spring 2013
Spring 2011
Spring 2009
Spring 2009
Spring 2008
Dec. 2007
Spring 2007- Spring 2009
Spring 2007- Present
Fall 2004 - Spring 2009
Fall 2004 - Spring 2009
Spring 2006
Spring 2006
Spring 2005
Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
International Association of Nurses
Houston Area Nurse Practitioners
UTHealth:
International Students Organization, Founding Member
Public Health Students of African Descent
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Lincoln University:
Student Nursing Association
Residence Hall Association
International Student’s Organization
National Student Nurse Association
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Aug 2014 – Present
Fall 2012 – Fall 2013
Fall 2011 – Spring 2013
Fall 2011 – Spring 2013
May 2012 – Present
Spring 2006 - Spring 2009
Fall 2006 - Fall 2007
Fall 2004 - Spring 2009
January 2009- Spring 2010
Posters/Presentations: Commodore-Mensah, Y., Turkson-Ocran, R., Aboagye, J., Samuel, L. & Reilly, C., (2016,
March). Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity among US Immigrants: An Analysis of the
2010-2014 National Health Interview Survey. Abstract accepted for poster presentation at the
annual American Heart Association EpiLifestyle Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
Ukonu, N., Obisesan, O., Commodore-Mensah, Y., & Turkson-Ocran, R. (2016, March).
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in African immigrants: An Analysis of the 2013-2014
National Health Interview Survey. Abstract accepted for oral presentation at the annual
Northwest Regional Conference on African Immigrant Health, Seattle, WA.
Publications:
Turkson-Ocran, C., & Turkson-Ocran, R. (2014, January 12). Cyberbullying help available for
students. The Grand Rapids Press, pp. F4.
Turkson-Ocran, R. (2009, March). Patient teaching. Education Times: A Publication Of The
Education Department of Capital Region Medical Center, 1; 1.
Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life
Support, Long Term Care Ombudsman.
Skills:
Stata® 14 Statistical Software
Languages:
Ga (Fluent); Akan/Twi (Basic); French (Basic)
References:
Available upon request