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Susan Ritorto

Fairless Hills,PA

Summary

Accomplished Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at Summit Health/City MD, excelling in contraceptive management and patient education. Renowned for enhancing patient care through comprehensive prenatal care and effective communication, significantly contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking and a commitment to advancing women's health.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Summit Health/City MD
07.2024 - Current

Routine GYN exams to include Annuals/infections/irregular bleeding, STD Prevention, Contraceptive counseling, Menopausal issues.

  • Educated teenage women on puberty and body changes related to hormones and growth.
  • Warned women of risks of sexually transmitted diseases and educated on methods of prevention.
  • Counseled women and gave referrals to specialists for women diagnosed or at risk for breast cancer.
  • Educated and recommended birth control options to patients and educated on associated health risks.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Identified female-specific cancers such as ovarian or cervical cancer using thorough testing procedures.
  • Treated women with chronic medical conditions such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts and infertility.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

RL Health D/b at Woods.org
01.2021 - 05.2024
  • Performed annual exams examining patients for medical conditions involving age, menstruation, pregnancy, and sexual health.
  • Treated and prescribed medication to women dealing with yeast infections and urinary tract infections.
  • Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
  • Quality Assurance/Utilization Review for Primary Care as well as GYN care for residents with disabilities. Was instrumental in obtaining recognition for Natioanl Committee for Quality Assurance for Primary Care Health Center.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Princeton Women's Healthcare
06.2020 - 12.2020

GYN Care during COVID for all women from early teens thru menopause. Advising on contraception, sexual well being and menopausal issues including HRT.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Alliance Ob/Gyn
09.2018 - 06.2020

GYN exams, contraction, menopausal issues including hormone replacement. Obstetric care from conception to third trimester, including Nonstress test. This also included High Risk Pregnancies

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Center for Women's Health
12.2008 - 07.2018

GYN exams, STD prevention, contraception, menopause and preconception. Routine OB initial exams and visits. Participated in a research study for oral contraception with Merck Pharmacies.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Richard Dittrich, DO
12.2007 - 12.2008

Routine GYN exams, STD prevention and menopausal counseling. Performed microdermabrasion, chemical peels and spider vein laser.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Margaret Andrin, MD
01.2002 - 12.2007

Routine GYN exams, STD prevention, and menopausal counseling. Routine OB visits. Assisted with call when doctor was on vacation. Assisted with in office laparoscopies and LEEP

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Elaine Huber, MD
09.1997 - 12.2002

Routine GYN exams, STD counseling, contraception and menopausal counseling. Routine OB visits. Microdermabrasion and chemical peels. Assisted with in office laparoscopies.

Education

Master of Science - Perinatal Nursing

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
01.1996

Skills

  • Infertility evaluation
  • Family planning counseling
  • IUD insertion and removal
  • Nexplanon insertion and removal
  • Vulvar biopsies
  • Vulvar and vaginal health

Timeline

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Summit Health/City MD
07.2024 - Current

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

RL Health D/b at Woods.org
01.2021 - 05.2024

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Princeton Women's Healthcare
06.2020 - 12.2020

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Alliance Ob/Gyn
09.2018 - 06.2020

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Center for Women's Health
12.2008 - 07.2018

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Richard Dittrich, DO
12.2007 - 12.2008

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Margaret Andrin, MD
01.2002 - 12.2007

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Elaine Huber, MD
09.1997 - 12.2002

Master of Science - Perinatal Nursing

University of Pennsylvania
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