SAPPHIRA CLARK
**** *** ****** **., ******, TX **904
C: 936-***-**** ********.*****@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in pediatrics, adults, obstetrics
and gynecology seeking position in a facility that diagnoses and manages both common and
complex medical conditions in patients of all ages.
SKILLS
Accomplished in primary care Nexplanon Insertion and Removal
Women's health exams Fetal Monitoring
Pediatric exams Incision and Drainage
Family planning exams Diabetes and nutrition treatments
Accomplished in Obstetrics and gynecology care Cryotherapy
Acute care expertise Family planning counselor
Insertion and Removal of Intrauterine Devices Compassionate professional
Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Observant
Endocervical Curettage Dedicated to integrity
Endometrial Biopsy Strong Clinical Judgment
Accomplished in e-clinical works Electronic
Medical Records
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Woodland Heights Medical Center's Registered Nurse of the Year 2008 and 2015
Woodland Heights Medical Center's Employee of the Quarter 2014
Woodland Heights Medical Center's Outstanding Employee of Women's Services 2014
Woodland Heights Medical Center's Licensed Vocational Nurse of the Year 2008
Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
WORK HISTORY
CHI MEMORIAL CLINICS- WOMEN'S HEALTH
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Licensed Nurse Practitioner Lufkin, Texas April 2017 - September 2017
Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in Sexually
transmitted diseases and family planning.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
Routine Obstetrics Care.
Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
Accurately reported outbreaks of contagious diseases to governmental authorities.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
CHI MEMORIAL CLINICS- FAMILY MEDICINE
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Licensed Nurse Practitioner Lufkin, TX March 2016 - March 2017
Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in a general practice setting.
Primary care, assessment and evaluation of pediatric and adult patients.
Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness. Expertise in STDs, HIV
and family planning.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient
conditions.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as hypertension, diabetes,
hyperlipidemia, and asthma.
WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse Lufkin, TX January 2010 - March 2016
Charge nurse on Women's Unit including labor and delivery, post-partum, and level I nursery. Oversaw
an average of 20 patients per shift.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various conditions.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Oversaw and managed 8 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level
of staff morale and professionalism.
WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
Registered Nurse - Labor/Delivery/Postpartum/Nursery Lufkin, Texas January 2008 - January 2010
Patient care in labor and delivery unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to fetal
monitoring for an average of 2 patients per shift.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
Registered Nurse Newborn Nursery Lufkin, TX January 2007 - January 2008
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Performed basic procedures including venous stick, intravenous therapy, and hearing screens.
WOODLAND HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
Licensed Vocational Nurse Lufkin, TX January 2004 - January 2007
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, 2015
Nursing
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Nursing
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 2011
Nursing
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Nursing
Angelina College
Lufkin, 2007
Nursing
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE CERTIFICATE Nursing
Tyler County Hospital School of Vocational Nursing
Woodville, 2003
CERTIFICATIONS
Current American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification, [F0116918]
Registered Nurse in Texas, license number 751769, since 2007
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2004 to present
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2017 to present
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2004 to present
Neonatal Resuscitation Program 2007 to present
Advanced Fetal Monitoring 2007- Present
Merck Clinical Training of Nexplanon Insertion 6/2016-Present