Rachel L. Barber, FNP-C
Bloomington
Summary
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner delivering comprehensive primary care across diverse populations. Specializes in preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and patient education. Focused on enhancing health outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana University Health – Southern Indiana Physicians
Bloomington, In
06.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive primary care for patients across the lifespan.
- Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based guidelines.
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within scope of practice.
- Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within the scope of practice.
- Educated patients on disease prevention, medications, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices to empower health management.
- Coordinated care with specialists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Promoted quality improvement initiatives and patient safety to enhance overall care standards.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal practice regulations and organizational policies
Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Unit
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
Bloomington, In
05.2017 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a general unit.
- Conducted thorough assessments and vital sign monitoring for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.
- Administered medications, treatments, and vaccinations according to physician orders and protocols.
- Educated and supported patients' families on diagnoses, treatments, and home care, enhancing understanding and engagement in care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to best practices that improved patient outcomes in pediatric care.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Responded to emergency situations with decisive actions and effective interventions, ensuring patient safety and timely stabilization.
- Supervised daily operations of the pediatric unit, ensuring optimal staffing and resource allocation.
- Coordinated patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, maintaining efficient workflow and patient care standards.
- Acted as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and administration to resolve issues and improve patient care.
- Monitored compliance with policies, procedures, and safety standards, addressing any discrepancies promptly.
Co-chair for Perinatal and Pediatric Services, Shared Governance Council
01.2023 - Current
PALS Instructor
01.2018 - 01.2023
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, In12-2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Indiana University
Bloomington, In05-2004
Skills
- Treatment planning
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
- Preventive healthcare
- Physical assessments
- Diagnostic screenings
- Lab result evaluation
- Mental health assessment
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Health promotion
- Behavioral health
- Pediatric care
- Adult primary care
- Family health management
Affiliations
Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - Indiana Coalition of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- Nurse practitioner (FNP-C), Indiana License #71016353 2025 - Present
- Registered Nurse (RN), Indiana License #28160991A 2004 - Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2004 - Present
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification 2004 - Present
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Indiana University Health – Southern Indiana Physicians
06.2025 - Current
Co-chair for Perinatal and Pediatric Services, Shared Governance Council
01.2023 - Current
PALS Instructor
01.2018 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Unit
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Indiana University
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner Program
Indiana State University