Rebecca Uma Clark
581 Brantley Terrace Way, #304 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
772.480.6411
clark@knights.ucf.edu
umaclarkfnp.weebly.com
Professional Profile
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Experienced and diverse Registered Nurse with foundations in complementary
alternative medicine and critical care specialties.
Consummate nurse who is passionate about the health of individuals and communities
and the impact of nursing upon society.
High-energy professional combined with compassionate skill, experience with RN “team”
model.
Education
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University of Central Florida
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Track
Family practice primary care and urgent care focus
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University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Community health focus
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Indian River Community College
Associate Degree Nursing
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Space Coast Massage and Allied Health Institute
Swedish Massage & Hydrotherapy Certification
Orlando, FL
August 2015
Orlando, FL
May 2012
Ft. Pierce, FL
May 2009
Melbourne, FL
February 1999
Academic Honors and Awards
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University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences grant recipient
1992
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Certificate of Excellence, University of Florida Institute of Food and
Agriculture Sciences (UF/IFAS) for outstanding achievement
1992
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Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation recipient
1993
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Certificate of Appreciation for speaking on career day at Oslo Middle School
2005
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National Deans List: Honoring America’s outstanding college students
2005-2007
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Vice president Indian River State College Florida Student Nurse Association 2007-2008
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Indian River Community College Dean’s list
2005-2006
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Indian River Community College Honors Program
2007-2008
Certifications
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National and State Board Examination, National Certification Board for Therapeutic
Massage & Bodyworker (NCBTMB): 1999
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National Council of State Boards of Nursing, NCLEX-RN: 2009
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State of Florida Department of Health Registered Nurse-RN9294102: Expires 4/2015
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Basic Life Support Provider: Expires 12/2015
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American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider: Expires
5/2016
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider: Expires 10/2015
Professional Experience
Supplemental Health Care: 11486 Corporate Blvd Ste 130, Orlando
Staffing Manager: Chelsea Gravini
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Providing staff relief in a variety of PCU, critical care step down and 24 hour observation
units including Heart Failure, Open Heart Surgery and general PCU/Telemetry care
specialties. Management of PCU patients including, phlebotomy, oxygen therapy,
central line care, inotropic medications, blood transfusions, feeding tubes, various
drainage tubes, wound management, chest tubes, post operative active and passive
ROM.
Florida Hospital: 601 E Rollins St., Orlando
Level II NICU
Nurse Manager: Michael O’Brien
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July 2014-Present
July 2013-February 2014
Patient/family education on all aspects of extrauterine care of the neonate, screening of
all lab and diagnostic results, phlebotomy, central line care, oxygen therapy, feeding
tubes, neonatal drug withdrawal care, neonatal touch therapy and occupational therapy
methods including active and passive ROM and swaddling for growth and development/
balance of stimulation, rest and comfort.
Florida Hospital: 601 East Altamonte Dr., Altamonte Springs
2013
Pulmonary PCU
Nurse Manager: Ladema Santmyers
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Primary Nursing model, “team” model nursing. Management of PCU patients including,
central line care, inotropic medications, blood transfusions, feeding tubes, various
drainage tubes, wound management, chest tubes, post operative active and passive
ROM, tracheotomy care, oxygen therapy and airway management, management of
respiratory airborne, contact and neutropenic isolation population.
Indian River Medical Center: 1000 36th St. Vero Beach
Orthopedic Surgical Step-down Care Unit
Nurse Manager: Amy Farish
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November 2009-July
December 2008-June 2009
Nurse Technician, Student RN, for care coordination of adult patients pre and post
orthopedic surgery including ORIF of hip, ORIF of knee, cervical, thoracic and lumbar
surgery, ORIF of foot. Assisted nursing staff in all aspects of patient care and
coordination of work flow.
Herbs of Light Living Food Herbal Supplements
29323 NW County Road, Alachua FL
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Assisted in herbal tincture preparation, packaging and distribution. Manager of
warehouse staff and production.
Independent Contractor/Private Practice: Licensed Massage Therapist
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1998-1999
1999-2008
Providing pain management and stress relief for clients of day spas, country clubs and
chiropractic practices.
Providing specialty body work modalities in Neuromuscular Therapy, Reflexology,
Swedish Massage, Ultrasound, and E-stim. Medical Massage including stress
management, prenatal massage, lumbar/cervical strain sprain rehabilitation, chronic
pain management, migraine relief, musculoskeletal strain sprain relief, pre and post
surgical medical massage therapy.
Coordination of office management and team work flow.
Academic Background and Clinical Rotations
Clinical rotations have included 340 hours in private practice in family primary/urgent care
settings under Andrew Martinez, ARNP, FNP, and Dr. Pedro Ortega, MD, Central Florida
Primary Care; and, Kathy Graves, ARNP, FNP, and Dr. Pinkal Patel, MD, Ovido Family Health
Center; 60 hours at the Seminole County Health Department for Womens’ Health clinic
rotation; 160 hours pediatric rotation is TBA and 180 hours final clinical rotation TBA in both
emergency and primary care setting.
Specialty Skills Course-APN Skills: Regional anesthesia, otolaryngolyc procedures, incision and
drainage, foreign body removal, lumbar puncture, eye injuries and illnesses, principles of
wound closure, The 12 lead EKG, chest X-ray, suturing, hand injuries, fractures and
dislocations, reductions, splinting, radiograph interpretation.
Shepherd’s Hope Free Clinic 2013
Matthew’s Hope Community Health Project 2014
Presentations
Clark, R.U. Indications and administration of IV lipid emulsion. Florida Hospital, Altamonte.
September, 2010
Clark, R.U. Effects of potassium on the cardiovascular system. Florida Hospital, Altamonte.
November 2012.
Clark, R. U., Amason, R. Carswell, W., Grow, C., Ward, H. Matthew’s Hope Project. University
of Central Florida, College of Nursing. April, 2014
Activities and Experience
Volunteer, Kashi and Kashi Atlanta Street Meals and Helping Hands 1989-Present
Volunteer, Wabasso School for Exceptional Children, YMCA Youth Volunteer Corps 1990
Vero Beach High School Varsity Swim Team 1991-1992
Co-founder/Treasurer, Animal Liberation League of Vero Beach High School 1992-1993
Ballet Apprentice Southern Ballet Theater-Tampa 1997
Ballet Apprentice Sarasota Ballet 2001
Space Coast Ballet Company 2004-2006
Promoting health and wellness through Massage Therapy and education 1999-2008
Florida State Massage Therapy Association 1999-2008
Locks of Love Donation 2006
American Red Cross of Central Florida 2012
Christian Help Food Pantry 2012