Laura Barker
About Laura Barker
Laura Barker is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a focus on mental health treatment, currently practicing in Murray, Utah. She has a diverse background in nursing, having worked in various roles at Intermountain Health and HCA Healthcare.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Laura Barker has been employed at Intermountain Health since 2016, holding various nursing roles. She worked as a Thoracic ICU RN for 11 months, followed by a three-year tenure as a TOSH PACU RN. From 2019 to 2022, she served as a Case Management Nurse and Clinical Documentation Specialist. Since January 2023, she has been practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Murray, Utah. Her current role emphasizes patient education and collaborative decision-making.
Education and Expertise
Laura Barker earned her Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from Brigham Young University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2012. She furthered her education at Westminster University, where she obtained a Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner from 2019 to 2021. Her expertise includes mental health treatment, specifically for conditions such as Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Insomnia.
Background
Before her current role, Laura Barker worked at HCA Healthcare as an Orthopedic Surgical Floor RN from 2013 to 2015 in Thousand Oaks, California. This experience contributed to her comprehensive nursing background, which spans multiple specialties and settings. Her career has been characterized by a focus on patient-centered care and mental health.
Achievements
Laura Barker's professional journey includes significant roles at Intermountain Health, where she has developed a strong foundation in various nursing practices. Her commitment to patient education and collaborative decision-making highlights her dedication to improving patient outcomes. She has specialized in mental health treatment, addressing a range of conditions that affect her patients.