Alissa Hoban NP-C
Detroit Lakes,MN
Summary
I am a seasoned Nurse Practitioner with specialty in internal medicine, geriatric care and would love to showcase my expertise with Essentia Elder Care.
I had the honor of being named one of Sanford Health's APP of the Year (2021). I hold myself to a high standard in the way I conduct myself personally and professionally. I have a proven record for providing compassionate and patient centered care for my patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Sanford Health
Fargo, North Dakota
08.2013 - Current
- Integral part in our department starting a Home Based Primary Care program (seeing patients in assisted living setting)
- Performed assessments of patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
- Conducted detailed health histories and physical examinations on new patients.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, medications, treatments, and lifestyle modifications.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, discharges, and end-of-life decisions for patients in the facility.
- Managed acute episodes of illness through the implementation of appropriate interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care plan goals within established timelines.
- Participated in quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with standards of practice set forth by governing body regulations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all patient information according to established policies and procedures.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when planning interventions for complex medical conditions.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, caregivers regarding end-of-life issues such as advance directives, hospice options .
- Offered telehealth consultations to improve access to care for remote patients.
Nurse Practitioner- Urgent Care PRN
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
Detroit Lakes, MN
08.2013 - 09.2019
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota05-2013
Skills
- Disease prevention strategies
- Expertise in physical examinations
- Healthcare technology
- Care delivery coordination
- Health and wellness expert
- Excellent communication with staff, patients and families
Affiliations
- My priority outside of my job is my family. I have two sons who are involved in golf and wrestling. That takes up a majority of my time outside of my profession.
- Both my sons attend Holy Rosary in Detroit Lakes, and I routinely and regularly volunteer at the school.
- I am on the board for Laker Prep Early Childhood in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota (non profit involvement) and manage their social media.
Accomplishments
- Sanford Health APP of the Year (Fargo region, 2021)
Certification
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Minnesota Board of Nursing (APRN, RN)
- North Dakota Board of Nursing (APRN, RN)
- DEA licenses held in both Minnesota and North Dakota
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Internal Medicine
Sanford Health
08.2013 - Current
Nurse Practitioner- Urgent Care PRN
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
08.2013 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
University of North Dakota