AMY L. FISHER, RN, BSN, MSN, CRNP

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West Chester, PA 19382

610-***-****

wd5zjh@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking position as a Nurse Practitioner to utilize my extensive clinical, management, education and counseling skills.

PROFILE

Experienced Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health.

Extensive knowledge of:

Ambulatory surgery environment

Nursing management

Nursing education

General women’s health

Reproductive endocrinology

FDA inspection readiness

In vitro fertilization

DOH licensure

Third party reproduction

Excellent clinician, manager, and educator with strong people skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HARCUM COLLEGE – BRYN MAWR, PA 2005-PRESENT

Adjunct Clinical Faculty

Teach undergraduate courses. Instruct students in controlled laboratory and hospital atmospheres.

MAIN LINE FERTILITY CENTER, INC. – BRYN MAWR, PA 1998-2012

(Concurrent roles for the launch and exponential growth of emerging technology fertility center.)

Nurse Manager (Concurrent)

Launched comprehensive center operations. Managed 10 RNs, 2 Nurse Practitioners, and 2 Medical Assistants within an in vitro fertilization practice. Directed/executed initial Department of Health inspection. Managed nurse/medical assistant recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, payroll, staff scheduling, and continuing education.

First employee hired. Collaborated with design/construction teams, designed flow of care, and ordered equipment.

Maintained sole responsibility for all nursing policy and procedure manuals.

Managed two successful FDA inspections.

Ultimate responsibility for annual reports to SART.

Third Party Reproductive Coordinator (Concurrent)

Responsible for/coordinated/managed all aspects of anonymous egg donor, directed egg donor, gestational carrier, and embryo donation case types. Consulted with all intended parents seeking third party reproductive services. Screened all new egg donors and carriers. Matched egg donors with intended parents. Synchronized cycles between intended parents and third party/parties.

Arranged recruiting/advertising for anonymous egg donors.

Performed intrauterine inseminations. Worked in the recovery room and circulated for egg retrievals as needed.

Responsible for embryo disposition and patient counseling related to embryo disposition.

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AMY L. FISHER, RN, BSN, MSN, CRNP

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

BRYN MAWR HOSPITAL – BRYN MAWR, PA 2000-2002

(A subsidiary of Main Line Health, and a Collaborating Division of Main Line Fertility Center.)

Interim Nurse Manager – Labor & Delivery/Maternity

Managed a 30-bed maternity unit and a 10-bed labor and delivery unit. Supervised 73 employees. Collaborated with OB/GYNs, Pediatricians, Neonatologists, Anesthesiologists, and Midwives. Managed employee recruiting and hiring. Managed capital and operational budget for units. Attended management meetings and retreats.

Hired for 4-month assignment that evolved into 2-year tenure.

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY – PHILADELPHIA, PA 1992-1998

In Vitro Fertilization Nurse Coordinator – Women’s Medical Specialties

Working under the direction of 4 Reproductive Endocrinologists. Coordinated third party reproduction cases. Provided nursing care to IVF patients as well as patients undergoing other infertility treatments. Performed intra uterine inseminations. Assisted physicians with in-office procedures including hysteroscopies. Provided conscious sedation to patients undergoing oocyte retrievals. Started intravenous lines. Maintained IVF database.

Created all patient education materials.

LANKENAU HOSPITAL – WYNNEWOOD, PA 1990-1992

Staff Nurse – GYN/Oncology

Provided comprehensive, inpatient nursing care to gynecology and oncology patients. Assisted attending physicians and residents with bedside procedures. Provided extensive wound and ostomy care. Cared for patients and their families through palliative and hospice care.

Chemotherapy certified: administered chemotherapy.

Port certified: drew blood and accessed indwelling ports.

AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES

Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania. License # RN309259

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner OB/GYN. License #VP003205G

CRNP Prescriptive Authority in Pennsylvania

Certified Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner by National Certification Corporation, Since 1995

National Association of Nurse Practitioners, member

ACLS Certified, 2012

BCLS Certified, 2012

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA – PHILADELPHIA, PA

Master of Science - Nursing, 1994

Certified Registered Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY – PHILADELPHIA, PA

Bachelor of Science - Nursing, 1990

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