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Patty Nolan

Hiawatha,Iowa

Summary

Compassionate Embryologist with expertise in embryo grading, oocyte retrieval and sperm preparation and analysis. Methodical and detailed professional with 31 years of hands-on experience participating in laboratory operations and services. Comfortable working in stressful, fast-paced environment.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Embryologist

University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
07.1995 - Current
  • Improved embryo development rates by optimizing culture media and incubation conditions.
  • Assisted physicians with egg retrieval procedures, ensuring proper collection and preparation of eggs for fertilization.
  • Selected embryo and loaded embryo into catheters to prepare for uterus insertion.
  • Followed strict safety protocols, protecting staff and assets while carrying out technical procedures.
  • Followed strict laboratory procedures to collect pertinent data and document QC activities.
  • Isolated eggs from follicular fluids to prepare eggs for next stage of treatment.
  • Contributed to clinic''s reputation for excellence by consistently maintaining high standards in embryology practices.
  • Successfully froze and thawed embryos using vitrification techniques, preserving their viability for future use.

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
06.1993 - 07.1995

Cross trained in Andrology briefly while learning embryology skills with hands-on training.

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
07.1989 - 06.1993

Technologist on evening shift in Chemistry Lab with heavy emphasis on maintenance of analyzers and QC while producing reliable results to report for patient care.

Education

Medical Technologist ASCP -

Mercy Medical Center
DesMoines, IA
06.1989

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Mount Mercy College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.1989

Timeline

Embryologist

University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
07.1995 - Current

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
06.1993 - 07.1995

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
07.1989 - 06.1993

Medical Technologist ASCP -

Mercy Medical Center

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology

Mount Mercy College
Patty Nolan