Experienced Nurse Practitioner
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AMY L. FISHER, RN, BSN, MSN, CRNP
West Chester, PA 19382
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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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