*Sylvia H. Hyde, MS, FNP-BC Cell: 207-***-****
**** ***** *** **., ********, TN 37363 Email: ******@*****.***
Education, Certifications, & Awards
BS Nursing 05/07/1972 Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, TN 37315
RNC 06/12/1995 – 03/31/2001 Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility by
The National Certification Corporation (NCC) for the Obstetric,
Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties, Chicago, IL.
MS 08/09/1998 Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. 49104. GPA 3.94
FNP-BC 12/01/1998 American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) FNP
Certification # 0327524. Effective 12/01/2008 – 11/30/2013.
NP-C 12/01/1998 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) FNP
Certification # F129811. Effective 12/01/2008 - 11/30/2013.
WB Calkins Award, Junior student of the year 1971, Southern Adventist University.
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 11/4/1997.
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Andrews University Chapter, 11/19/1997
Work Experience
6/07 – present End of Life Care 24/7 for my 88 yr old mother with end-stage CHF until
she died 5/12/08, and helping my husband’s 88 and 90 y.o. parents and
caring for other family needs.
2/05 – 5/07 Nurse Practitioner. UMASS Correctional Health, MCI-Framingham,
Framingham, MA, 01701. Assessed, diagnosed, treated, wrote orders,
prescribed sched. 2-6 drugs for acute illnesses, injuries, chronic diseases,
physicals, gyn exams, paps, STD testing for women inmates. Chronic
care included but was not limited to diabetes, HTN, CAD, dyslipidemia,
obesity, malnutrition, musculoskeletal disorders, pain, thyroid disorders,
seizures, osteoporosis, menopause, cancers, pulmonary disorders, asthma,
skin disorders, anemias, allergies, STD’s, TB, HIV, Hep A, B, & C.
8/04 – 12/04 Clinical Lab Instructor. Nursing 101, Atlantic Union College, South
Lancaster, MA 01561.
2/99 - 7/04 Health Service Director and Nurse Practitioner. Southern Adventist
University students plus dependents ages 12+. Assessed, diagnosed,
treated, wrote orders and prescribed sched. 2-6 drugs for acute illnesses
and injuries, chronic diseases, physicals, gyn exams with pap, STD
testing, blood draws, immunizations, and preventative health teaching.
Chronic care included but was not limited to diabetes, HTN, heart disease,
dyslipidemia, thyroid disorders, asthma, prolactinomas, anemias,
allergies, arthritis, epilepsy/seizures, STD’s, Hep A & Hep B, skin
disorders, menstrual irregularities, menopause, contraceptives, headaches,
eating disorders, depression, anxiety, travel medicine, TB, malaria.
Administrative work, OSHA training, CLIA lab maintenance.
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4/90 - 2/98 Nurse Specialist. C. Ann Mashchak, MD, a solo practice in Chattanooga,
TN, for women’s care in infertility, reproductive endocrinology, and
gynecology. Physicals, gyn exams, paps, wet mounts, birth control, STD
testing, menopausal management, IUIs, patient recall, test tracking, and
OSHA coordinator.
4/77 - 4/90 Homemaker. Two children and husband. Violin and cello Suzuki music
lessons, home schooling, and farming.
1987 RN refresher course and pharmacology at Clackamas Community
College, Oregon City, Oregon.
10/76 - 3/77 Staff Nurse. Pine Breeze Nursing Home, Angwin, CA.
10/75 - 6/76 Labor & Delivery and Nursery Staff Nurse. St. Helena Hospital and
Health Center, Angwin, CA.
9/74 - 9/75 Visiting Nurse. Adventist Home Health Services, Hyattsville, MD.
5/74 - 9/74 Staff and Assistant Head Nurse. Washington Adventist Hospital,
Takoma Park, MD. Medical floor.
6/73 - 4/74 Missionary Village and School Nurse. Pakistan Adventist Seminary,
Sheikhupura District, West Pakistan. Ran a clinic and treated villagers
and 300 Pakistani students for usual and tropical diseases. Taught
Anatomy and Physiology, Health and Hygiene, English, and Bible.
2/72 - 6/72 Staff Nurse for Navajo Indians. Monument Valley Hospital, Monument
Valley, Utah. Emergency Room, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, and
Medical-Surgical.
Creative Works
1998 Master’s Thesis - “Exercise and Primary Dysmenorrhea Severity Reported
by Women Seen in Private Practice.”
Developed a diagnostic algorithm for menopausal patients for NRSG 585:
Nursing of Adults class called, “Ovary Over the Hill Syndrome.” Dr. Mashchak
referred her menopausal patients to me for management.
Interests & Hobbies
Interests in Nursing - Health education, prevention, and primary care. Help
people find comfort, hope, health, and healing.
Hobbies - Music (piano and organ), family activities (camping, hiking, canoeing),
and church related activities.