Samantha Sifford
Kemah
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with nearly fifteen years of experience. A flexible, quick learner who excels in adapting to new situations and enjoys challenges. Possesses excellent clinical, assessment, and decision-making skills. Committed to providing genuine patient care with empathy, meeting patients where they are, and promoting better health through education and prevention.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Wound Care Lead
Primary & Palliative Health Care of Texas
04.2025 - Current
- Lead practitioner for advanced wound care, biologics, and skin-substitute therapy.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Perform detailed wound assessments, debridement, and evidence-based care planning.
- Collaborate with home-health agencies and specialists to coordinate care.
- Manage chronic conditions and provide diagnostics, medication management, and education.
- Develop Medicare-compliant wound documentation templates and workflows.
Field Clinician Nurse Practitioner
Woundtech
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Provide direct, in-home patient care for wound management and prevention, ensuring effective treatment protocols are followed and patient outcomes are optimized.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient conditions, documenting wound progress, and updating treatment plans based on clinical findings.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Patient and caregiver education.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure timely reporting of clinical data.
- Adhere to infection control and safety protocols while delivering care in diverse home settings.
Peritoneal & Hemodialysis Nurse | Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Dialysis
08.2017 - 10.2025
- Supervise nursing care and manage staff assignments.
- Provide dialysis treatments and ensure patient safety.
- Educate and support patients in performing peritoneal dialysis at home.
- Lead patient clinics, oversee treatment adequacy, and ensure quality care.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and surgeons for comprehensive patient management.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Epic.
Preop - PACU Nurse
United Surgical Partners International
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Pre-op duties include patient assessment to ensure readiness for procedure.
- Ensure that informed consents are in order. Initiate IVs and report abnormalities.
- PACU duties include patient monitoring, emergency management and discharge teachings.
- Patient monitoring, emergency response, and discharge education.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician/Licensed Vocational Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided treatments, patient education, and vascular access management.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
Navy Reserve
01.2010 - 01.2012
Education
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch
12.2023
ADN-BSN - undefined
University of Texas - Arlington
05.2015
LVN-ADN Transition Program - undefined
Galveston College
Associates of Arts Degree - LVN
Indian River State College
Hospital Corps School - Corpsman
United States Navy
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic Disease Management
- Leadership
- Case Management
- Communication
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Health Education
- Microsoft Office
- Epic/ECW
- CWOW
Certification
- APRN License # 1153186
- Registered Nurse License - Texas #881301
- ALS/BLS
- DEA Licensed Provider
- CMS Medicare-Enrolled Provider
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Wound Care Lead
Primary & Palliative Health Care of Texas
04.2025 - Current
Field Clinician Nurse Practitioner
Woundtech
03.2024 - 04.2025
Peritoneal & Hemodialysis Nurse | Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Dialysis
08.2017 - 10.2025
Preop - PACU Nurse
United Surgical Partners International
01.2015 - 01.2017
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician/Licensed Vocational Nurse
DaVita Dialysis
01.2010 - 01.2014
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
Navy Reserve
01.2010 - 01.2012
ADN-BSN - undefined
University of Texas - Arlington
LVN-ADN Transition Program - undefined
Galveston College
Associates of Arts Degree - LVN
Indian River State College
Hospital Corps School - Corpsman
United States Navy
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch