Elham Kay
BROOKLYN
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Nurse Practitioner specializing in women's health, providing comprehensive, patient-centered fertility care across the continuum of treatment. Experience in fertility cycle management, transvaginal and early pregnancy ultrasounds, intrauterine inseminations, endometrial biopsies, and medication management. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in academic medical care settings, utilizing evidence-based practice, and delivering empathetic education and support to patients throughout their fertility journey.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fertility Nurse
Chelsea Fertility
New York
10.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care for individuals undergoing fertility treatment cycles, including IUI, IVF, and other fertility-related procedures.
- Collaborate closely with reproductive endocrinologists to assess patients and diagnose conditions.
- Perform baseline and follow-up transvaginal ultrasounds for cycle monitoring and treatment planning.
- Conduct early pregnancy ultrasounds under physician supervision, evaluating pain, bleeding, ectopic pregnancy risk, and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Review semen analyses, and communicate results and care plans with patients. Assist in pre-operative and post-operative procedures as needed.
- Conduct FDA donor screening, including history and physicals, questionnaires, laboratory review, compliance documentation, and initial determination sign-off. Review, approve, and sign fertility-related medication orders in accordance with clinic protocols, state regulations, and best practices.
- Utilize electronic medical records efficiently, managing task lists, completing requisitions, and documenting all required clinical information.
- Deliver accurate, compassionate patient education, and counseling throughout the fertility journey.
Discharge Call Program- Postpartum/Newborn Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Health
New York
05.2021 - Current
- Contact recently discharged postpartum mothers and conduct follow-ups on mom & baby via phone.
- Answer questions that are unique to each mother or infant, i.e. blood pressure monitoring, as well as provide anticipatory guidance with regards to newborn care, SIDS prevention, and breastfeeding support.
- Triage critical cases and refer to ED as needed, collaborate with the attending to provide appropriate and patient-empowered treatment plans.
Mother-Baby/Postpartum And Newborn Admit Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Health
New York
04.2015 - 03.2025
- Provide direct patient care for individuals undergoing fertility treatment cycles, including IUI, IVF, and other fertility-related procedures.
- Collaborate closely with reproductive endocrinologists to assess patients and diagnose conditions.
- Perform baseline and follow-up transvaginal ultrasounds for cycle monitoring and treatment planning.
- Conduct early pregnancy ultrasounds under physician supervision, evaluating pain, bleeding, ectopic pregnancy risk, and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
- Review semen analyses, and communicate results and care plans with patients.
- Assist in pre-operative and post-operative procedures as needed.
- Conduct FDA donor screening, including history and physicals, questionnaires, laboratory review, compliance documentation, and initial determination sign-off.
- Review, approve, and sign fertility-related medication orders in accordance with clinic protocols, state regulations, and best practices.
- Utilize electronic medical records efficiently, managing task lists, completing requisitions, and documenting all required clinical information.
- Deliver accurate, compassionate patient education, and counseling throughout the fertility journey.
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Sorkin
Brooklyn
09.2024 - 12.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Roth
Brooklyn
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Assessed and provided appropriate treatment plans for well and sick child visits ages 0-21.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment plans.
- Provided anticipatory guidance to promote optimal health.
- Documented all aspects of care in the designated client chart.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, lactation consultants, social workers, and case managers, to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on postpartum recovery, newborn care, breastfeeding, medication management, discharge planning, and health promotion.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening to enhance patient experience and satisfaction.
- Demonstrated relationship-centered care through bedside shift reports, medication review, and admission/discharge planning.
- Implemented quality and safety practices, identifying risks, and escalating safety concerns per institutional protocol.
- Accurately documented nursing care using electronic medical records (EMR), in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Supported unit operations by managing patient assignments, prioritizing care, and assisting with resource utilization.
- Delivered high-quality patient care, including prenatal, postnatal, and annual health exams.
- Assessed and diagnosed gynecological conditions, developing treatment plans with supervising physician.
- Performed clinical procedures such as Pap smears, pelvic exams, and ultrasounds.
- Educated patients on reproductive health, contraception, prenatal care, and menopause management.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive patient treatment.
Education
Master of Science - Family Primary Care
Pace University
New York, NY12-2015
BS - Psychology
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University
New York, NYSkills
- New York State Registered Nurse (RN)
- New York State Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- BLS
- NRP
- ANCC Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Fertility Treatment Cycles (IUI, IVF)
- Baseline & Monitoring Transvaginal Ultrasounds
- Early Pregnancy Ultrasound Evaluation
- Saline sonograms
- Hysteroscopy
- Frozen vs Fresh Transfers
- IUI
- Endometrial Biopsies
- Patient Counseling & Education
- Reproductive Endocrinology
- Collaboration
- FDA Donor Screening & Compliance
- Medication Review & Order Sign-Off
- EMR documentation & Task Management
- Participation in shared governance and nursing committees
- Ongoing continuing education and clinical skill advancement
- Commitment to ethical practice
- Evidence-based, patient-centered care
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (ANA)
- Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Fertility Nurse
Chelsea Fertility
10.2025 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Sorkin
09.2024 - 12.2024
Discharge Call Program- Postpartum/Newborn Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Health
05.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Roth
06.2019 - 10.2019
Mother-Baby/Postpartum And Newborn Admit Registered Nurse
NYU Langone Health
04.2015 - 03.2025
Master of Science - Family Primary Care
Pace University
BS - Psychology
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pace University