ANDREA LAUREN FULCHER
Ocracoke,NC
Summary
A dedicated and compassionate women's health professional with 7 years of experience in clinical practice and advocacy. Seeking a postgraduate fellowship in women's health to further develop expertise in evidence-based care, advance innovative research, and contribute to improving healthcare outcomes for women. Passionate about addressing healthcare disparities, enhancing women's access to quality care, and supporting the holistic well-being of women across diverse populations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing
08.2023 - 05.2025
● Education-Innovation -Simulation Learning Environment. Teaching nursing skills to undergraduate students in a lab setting. Assisting with evaluation of nursing skills for undergraduate students. Provide individualized support to students. Communication between faculty and students.
Student Nurse Practitioner
SAS Healthcare
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Providing care for diverse populations, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Performing wellness exams and screenings.
- Counseling patients on lifestyle modifications, such as nutrition, exercise, and smoking cessation.
- Implementing evidence-based preventive care measures.
- 120 clinical hours
Student Nurse Practitioner
UNC PN Urgent Care Chatham Park
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided examinations for acutely ill patients (adult and pediatric) seeking treatment for orthopaedic injuries, otitis media, COVID-19, influenza, UTI, and other illnesses.
- Performed inhouse procedures such as sutures, splinting, toenail removal, and digital blocks among others.
- Reviewed lab and x-ray results and determined appropriate care plan.
- 240 clinical hours
Student Nurse Practitioner
UNC Campus Health
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed pelvic exams, PAP Smears, IUD insertion & removals, Nexplanon removals, and STI testing.
- Collected and interpreted diagnostic procedures such as wet preps and urinalysis.
- Provided contraception counselling and gender affirming care counselling.
- 60 clinical hours
Student Nurse Practitioner
Veteran's Life Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Obtained comprehensive health histories.
- Reviewed lab work and made recommendations.
- Provided counselling regarding substance use, healthy diet, and exercise.
- 120 clinical hours
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC08.2021
Associate Degree - Nursing
College of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC05.2019
Skills
- Trauma Informed Care
- Mental Health First Aid
- Diagnostic Analysis
- Effective Communication
- Laboratory Result Evaluation
- Pediatric Examinations
- Medication Management and Prescribing
- Treatment Planning
- Procedural Skills
- EHR Proficiency
- Foreign Body Removal
- Time Management
- Digital Blocks
- Laceration Repair/Suturing
- IUD Insertion and Removal
Specialized Training
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training, Pediatric and Adult. 100 contact hours. Trained to perform forensic evaluations on adult and child sexual and physical assaults, elder abuse, domestic violence and felonious assaults. Proficient with speculum exams., Fayetteville State University, 2024
Nursing Experience
- Registered Nurse (Travel Contract), Wakemed Cary Labor & Delivery, 05/24-08/24
- Registered Nurse, Carteret Healthcare Labor & Delivery, 01/22-08/23
- Registered Nurse, Sentara Norfolk General Labor & Delivery, 08/20-12/21
- Registered Nurse, Forsyth Medical Center Medical Surgical Unit, 08/19-08/20
Honors And Awards
Behavioral Health Integration ASSOCIATE Scholar Year 1, Partners in practice, engagement, & education in rural NC: Preparing Nurse Practitioners for Behavioral Health Integration in Primary Care: Vulnerable Populations (PEER NC: NP-BHI/PC-VP) HRSA ANEW Grant #T94HP30882., 2023-2024, $15,229 Traineeship Funds
Publications
Xu, J., Fajardo, M., Fulcher, A. L., Stewart, E., Triglianos, T., Hirschey, R., Professional Development Through Nurse-Scientist Collaboration: Recruiting Black Patients with Colorectal Cancer for a Physical Activity Randomized Controlled Trial, E-poster presentation, The Oncology Nursing Society 50th Annual Congress, Denver, CO, USA, 04/09/25
Timeline
Student Nurse Practitioner
SAS Healthcare
01.2025 - 04.2025
Student Nurse Practitioner
UNC PN Urgent Care Chatham Park
08.2024 - 04.2025
Student Nurse Practitioner
UNC Campus Health
05.2024 - 07.2024
Student Nurse Practitioner
Veteran's Life Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Teacher's Assistant
UNC Chapel Hill School of Nursing
08.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Appalachian State University
Associate Degree - Nursing
College of the Albemarle
Master of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina
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