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Dominika Barr

Arlington Heights

Summary

Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with specialized expertise in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Experienced in delivering comprehensive fertility care, from initial patient consultations to advanced treatment planning, including IUI, IVF, and third-party reproductive options. Proven leader in developing and managing egg donor, donor embryo, and gestational carrier programs, with a track record of optimizing clinical outcomes and ensuring strict compliance with FDA and ASRM standards. Skilled in patient counseling, FDA-mandated examinations, and multidisciplinary coordination, with a passion for guiding individuals and couples through every stage of their fertility journey with compassion, precision, and clinical excellence.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner & Lead Third Party Coordinator

Pinnacle Fertility - IVF1
03.2023 - Current
  • Lead comprehensive patient consultations and develop individualized fertility treatment plans, including standard IVF, IUI, and third-party reproductive options.
  • Direct and oversee all aspects of third-party reproductive programs — egg donation, sperm donation, donor embryos, and gestational surrogacy — ensuring seamless coordination among patients, donors, surrogates, physicians, laboratories, and legal teams.
  • Spearhead the donor embryo program, managing strategic program development, donor–recipient matching, patient education, and clinical execution.
  • Perform FDA-mandated physical examinations and screenings for donors and gestational carriers, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.
  • Perform intrauterine inseminations (IUIs) and support in-office procedures, contributing to successful patient outcomes.
  • Analyze medical histories, laboratory data, and imaging results to guide clinical decision-making and optimize treatment readiness.
  • Provide advanced patient counseling and education on treatment protocols, medication regimens, procedures, and expectations, fostering informed decision-making and trust.
  • Ensure meticulous documentation within the EMR and uphold adherence to clinical protocols, legal requirements, and FDA regulations.

Registered Nurse & Third Party Coordinator

Pinnacle Fertility - IVF1
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Directed and managed the egg donor program, overseeing all aspects of donor recruitment, screening, education, and clinical coordination.
  • Coordinated and cycled egg donors for both fresh IVF matches and the in-house frozen egg bank, ensuring seamless timing and synchronization of treatment plans.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for egg donors and intended parents, providing education on protocols, medication administration, and procedural expectations.
  • Managed the medical screening process, including ordering and reviewing laboratory tests, imaging, infectious disease screening, and FDA-required evaluations.
  • Collaborated with physicians, embryologists, legal teams, and outside agencies to ensure successful donor-recipient matches and optimal cycle outcomes.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation in EMR systems and ensured compliance with FDA regulations, ASRM guidelines, and clinic protocols.

Third Party Nurse Coordinator

Fertility Centers of Illinois
10.2018 - 07.2021
  • Facilitates care for third party candidates and intended parents which involves medical screening, synchronizing cycles, ordering medication, providing detailed medication schedules, and addressing all questions and concerns throughout treatment
  • Ensures gamete sources are medically and genetically screened using FDA regulations and ASRM guidelines
  • Acts as liaison between intended parents and the third-party candidates while maintaining the parties’ confidentiality and anonymity
  • Works directly with physicians, IVF staff, home office nurses, and other coordinators on the third-party team
  • Collaborates with gestational carrier agencies, psychologists, attorneys, and financial coordinators

School Nurse (Preschool - Highschool & Transitional Schools)

Maxim Health Services
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • Provide first aid, medication administration, and health screenings for a pediatric population
  • Correspond with families and school faculty on the health needs of children
  • Record immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health information into various systems
  • Provide specialized medical care to developmentally delayed children with complex medical issues such as PEG tube feedings, tracheostomy care, seizure disorders, diabetes, ostomies, catheterization, and nasogastric tubes.

Registered Nurse

Loyola University Medical Center
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • Provide direct inpatient care for 4-5 acutely ill young adult and geriatric patients on day and night shift using clinical knowledge
  • Consult with a multidisciplinary team made up of attending physicians, resident physicians, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, dieticians, and patient care technicians to provide quality healthcare to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Develop individualized, age-specific, and culturally sensitive nursing plans of care
  • Use critical thinking skills to identify rapid deterioration in patient status and to properly communicate findings to the provider in order to implement interventions to improve patient status, and to closely monitor for additional needs and complications.
  • Serve on the patient satisfaction committee to discuss issues and changes that can be made to better serve our patient population
  • Proficiently translate in Polish for physicians and other healthcare employees to better communicate with non-English speaking patients

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois
12.2022

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, Illinois
05.2017

Skills

  • Health risk assessment
  • Patient instruction
  • Health education
  • Cross-disciplinary teamwork
  • Care coordination
  • Telehealth services
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Treatment plan development

Certification

  • Family Nurse Practitioner Certified - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • State of Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse Controlled Substance (309.020307)
  • State of Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (209.027570)
  • State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse License (041.454927)
  • American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider, CPR/AED/BLS Certified
  • Proficient in speaking and writing in the Polish language

Licensure / Certifications

Family Nurse Practitioner Certified - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 

State of Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse Controlled Substance (309.020307) 

State of Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License (209.027570) 

State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse License (041.454927) 

American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider, CPR/AED/BLS Certified

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner & Lead Third Party Coordinator

Pinnacle Fertility - IVF1
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse & Third Party Coordinator

Pinnacle Fertility - IVF1
07.2021 - 03.2023

Third Party Nurse Coordinator

Fertility Centers of Illinois
10.2018 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse

Loyola University Medical Center
09.2017 - 10.2018

School Nurse (Preschool - Highschool & Transitional Schools)

Maxim Health Services
08.2017 - 03.2019

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Lewis University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Illinois Wesleyan University

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