Wendy J. Prutsman, CRNP, MSN
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) i
Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Perinatology)
LVPG Cliniciani
Overview
Area of focus i
- Preconceptual counseling
- Medical complications in pregnancy
- Neurology and pregnancy program
Languages spoken
- English
About
Philosophy of care
I believe that each woman is unique and should be involved with her care. She is not just her diagnosis - you must include her beliefs and wishes. Also paramount to care is the involvement of her support system - spouse, partner, family, friends.
Why I entered medicine
I have always wanted to be a nurse, and we have the family photos to prove it! I volunteered at a local hospital and chose that hospital because you could start volunteering a year earlier than most. I had always wanted to be a pediatric nurse but after taking obstetric nursing classes in my junior year, I could not think of anything else. I enjoyed caring for the mother, the baby and the family as a whole. I started in the newborn nursery and postpartum as a graduate nurse, and I quickly realized that I love caring for moms who have high risk pregnancies. I was fortunate enough to be a founding RN of the high risk perinatal unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, and those experiences spurred my interest to continue my education. Becoming a perinatal nurse practitioner and having the opportunity to work with these special women and their families is extremely fulfilling.
Community involvement
I am a parish nurse and a Girl Scout volunteer.
Personal interests
I enjoy family time and scrapbooking.
Education
Undergraduate
Penn State University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 1990
Undergraduate
Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 1990
Graduate
University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), 1996
Graduate
University of Pennsylvania, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), 1996
Publications & Clinical Trials
3900 Hamilton Blvd
Suite 201
Allentown, PA 18103-6122
United States
Conditions Treated
- ABO Incompatibility
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Bleeding and Clotting Disorders in Pregnancy
- Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
- Cervical insufficiency
- Eclampsia
- Fetal Complications (Twins, Triplets, Multiple Gestations)
- Fetal loss
- Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
- Gestational Carrier (GC)
- Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes in Pregnancy)
- Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in Pregnancy
- High-Risk Pregnancy
- Infectious Disorders in Pregnancy
- ABO Incompatibility
- Advanced Maternal Age
- Bleeding and Clotting Disorders in Pregnancy
- Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
- Cervical insufficiency
- Eclampsia
- Fetal Complications (Twins, Triplets, Multiple Gestations)
- Fetal loss
- Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
- Gestational Carrier (GC)
- Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes in Pregnancy)
- Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in Pregnancy
- High-Risk Pregnancy
- Infectious Disorders in Pregnancy
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction or Retardation (IUGR)
- Kidney Disorders In Pregnancy
- Low-Risk Pregnancy
- Maternal Anemia
- Maternal Medical Conditions
- Medical Complications of Pregnancy
- Miscarriage
- Obesity in Pregnancy
- Placenta Accreta
- Placenta Previa
- Placental Abruption
- Postpartum Depression
- Preeclampsia
- Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy-Related Disorders
- Prenatal or Preconception Maternal Exposures (Medications, drugs, radiation)
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shortened Cervix
- Surrogate
- Teenage Pregnancy
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis or Vaginosis)
- Vomiting in Pregnancy
Services Offered
- Behavioral and Mental Health Care for Women
- Biophysical Profile (Prenatal)
- Chorionic Villus Sampling (Prenatal)
- Detailed Obstetric Ultrasound
- Family Planning
- Fetal Echocardiography
- Fetal Monitoring
- Fetal Non Stress Testing
- Genetic Counseling Services
- Gonorrhea Screening
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- HIV Screening
- Hormone Testing
- Isoimmunization
- LGBTQ+ Patient Support
- Behavioral and Mental Health Care for Women
- Biophysical Profile (Prenatal)
- Chorionic Villus Sampling (Prenatal)
- Detailed Obstetric Ultrasound
- Family Planning
- Fetal Echocardiography
- Fetal Monitoring
- Fetal Non Stress Testing
- Genetic Counseling Services
- Gonorrhea Screening
- High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- HIV Screening
- Hormone Testing
- Isoimmunization
- LGBTQ+ Patient Support
- LGBTQ+ Family Planning
- Nutrition in Pregnancy
- Post Partum Exam
- Pregnancy Care and Childbirth
- Pregnancy Hypertension and Kidney Care Program
- Pregnancy Loss Program
- Pregnancy Test
- Pregnancy Ultrasound
- Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment Program
- Prenatal Education
- Prenatal Sequential Screening
- Prenatal Care
- Preterm Birth
- Rh Incompatibility Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Testing During Pregnancy
- Testing During Pregnancy – First Trimester
- Testing During Pregnancy – Second Trimester
- Ultrasound
Comments
"I was impressed with how organized the office was. They received information from my OBGYN and reached out to schedule an appointment. I needed several things done and they explained the process. The sonographer and NP were both fantastic."
"Very easy to talk to"
"I appreciate the kindness and patience in explaining my questions, they were very kind."