SAPRINA F. FENDER
Afton,TN
Summary
Committed nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience, devoted to providing high quality patient-centered health through active listening, team coordination, problem solving, logic and attention to detail. My diverse work experience has provided for me a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with many different people and personalities to diagnose, educate and treat patients' individualized needs with competence and compassion to improve patient health outcomes; in addition to promoting the values of the healthcare facility.
Experienced with patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. Utilizes advanced medical knowledge to provide comprehensive healthcare and manage chronic conditions. Track record of strong clinical assessments and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurses Practitioner
Holston Medical Group
Greeneville, TN
11.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management, preventative care, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Nurse Practitioner
State Of Franklin Healthcare Associates
Greeneville, TN
03.2020 - 10.2025
- Performs assessment, evaluate and Interprets diagnostic tests and laboratory results
- Monitor treatment plans, educate patient and family about preventative care, medical management and the use of prescribed treatment and drugs
- Provides on call coverage for evenings and weekends as needed
Family Nurse Practitioner
Q- Care Medical
Greeneville, TN
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Primary care management of patients 2 years of age to adulthood.
- Acute and Chronic medical management of complex medical issues, patient education, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic testing, management of age appropriate immunizations, suturing, wound care, skin biopsies, EKG interruption, IUD placement, papanicolaou smears, joint injections, utilization of electronic medical record, utilization of appropriate Medicare guidelines, precepting nurse practitioner students.
Part-time Nurse Practitioner
Takoma Urgent Care
Greeneville, TN
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Acute care and management of illness and injuries for individuals 2 years of age and older in a fast paced demanding environment
- Basic x-ray interpretation, cast application, suturing, wound care, joint injection, ECG interpretation, utilization of electronic medical record
Nurse Practitioner
Greene Valley Developmental Center
Greeneville, TN
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Primary care provider to individuals with various mental health and severe physical handicaps and complicated medical issues in a long term care setting
- On site on-call coverage for 24 hour care for greater than 200 clients
- Provided acute care to hospitalized clients in the facilities Infirmary responsibilities: IV therapy, IV antibiotics, Respiratory therapy
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team including Physical and Occupational medicine, Nutritionist, Psychiatrist and direct care staff to develop medical plans of care
Part-time Nurse Practitioner
Tusculum Family Physicians
Greeneville, TN
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided primary care to patients thru the lifespan dealing with acute and chronic health issues
- Physical exam, obtaining health histories and developing a cost effective treatment plan, patient education, utilized electronic medical record for patient medical record
Part-time Nurse Practitioner
Greene County Employee Clinic
Greeneville, TN
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Developed and started new health care clinic for employees and families
- Acute and chronic health needs of patients, utilizing a wellness and corporate health model, physical examination and histories obtained to develop an appropriate treatment plan, patient and family education, utilized electronic health record, supervision of medication distribution
Part-time Nurse Practitioner
East Tennessee Internal Medicine
Greeneville, TN
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Provided primary care in collaboration with Internal Medicine physician in an outpatient setting
- Assessment and treatment of adult population with acute and complicated chronic illnesses, assisted with referrals and case management of patients.
Nurse Practitioner
Summit Family Medicine
Greeneville, TN
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Evaluating and treating various occupational health needs of individuals in accordance with occupational health standards
- Assessment and treatment of diverse populations of all ages in primary care clinic as well as inpatient acute care and long term care facility
- Surgical procedures such as suturing, excisions, skin biopsies, wound care, endometrial biopsies, IUD insertion, cryotherapy, orthopedic casting, joint aspiration and injection, Basic x-ray, pulmonary function and EKG interpretation.
- Clinical OSHA coordinator
Nurse Practitioner
Takoma Internal Medicine
Greeneville, TN
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Provided primary care in collaboration with Internal Medicine physician in outpatient clinic and inpatient triage.
- Assisted with case management and patient referrals, conducted histories and physicals for inpatient consults and assisted with inpatient rounds, and performed patient and family education.
Education
Masters of Science in Nursing -
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12-1999
Bachelor of Science Nursing - undefined
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12-1994
Skills
- Preventive health strategies
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Team-based collaboration
- Utilizes electronic health record
Certification
- Tennessee Registered Nurse
- Tennessee Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with Prescriptive Authority
- ANCC Certification as Family Nurse Practitioner
- Basic Life support
- DEA License
- Advanced training Acupuncture for Medical Professionals, 300 hours training.
Timeline
Nurses Practitioner
Holston Medical Group
11.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
State Of Franklin Healthcare Associates
03.2020 - 10.2025
Family Nurse Practitioner
Q- Care Medical
01.2018 - 01.2020
Part-time Nurse Practitioner
Takoma Urgent Care
01.2013 - 01.2018
Part-time Nurse Practitioner
Tusculum Family Physicians
01.2010 - 01.2012
Part-time Nurse Practitioner
Greene County Employee Clinic
01.2010 - 01.2012
Nurse Practitioner
Greene Valley Developmental Center
01.2006 - 01.2017
Part-time Nurse Practitioner
East Tennessee Internal Medicine
01.2006 - 01.2012
Nurse Practitioner
Summit Family Medicine
01.2000 - 01.2006
Nurse Practitioner
Takoma Internal Medicine
01.2000 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science Nursing - undefined
East Tennessee State University
Masters of Science in Nursing -
East Tennessee State University