Alyssa Maizan
Summary
Highly qualified, energetic, motivated, and compassionate board certified adult acute care nurse practitioner with over 19 years of experience as an advance practice nurse, 17+ years in the critical care setting, and over 28 years of total nursing experience, almost all in critical care. Considered to be an exceptionally valuable team member with highly effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent time management strength, and an upbeat and positive attitude.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
02.2006 - Current
- Senior nurse practitioner in group of critical-care board-certified intensivist physicians and advance practice providers, providing collaborative care for variety of critically ill patients in Level 3 trauma center hospital's 30 bed medical-surgical ICU, 12 bed neuroscience ICU, and 32 bed cardiac-cardiothoracic surgical ICU.
- Established intensivist group's advanced practice provider practice model
- Perform advanced assessment, order and interpret diagnostic tests, formulate treatment plans, coordinate care between all healthcare services, and contribute to education of bedside RN's.
- Formal preceptorship of 1-4 adult acute care nurse practitioner students per year
- Participate in interviewing all potential new hire applicants
- Advance Practice Provider Credentialing Committee, member, 2016 - 2021 (committee disbanded)
- Critical Care Executive Cabinet, member, 2015 - 2021
- Special Interest Group lead for disaster preparation
- Member of CEO Advisory Council on Hospital Care
- Member of System Credentials Committee, Advance Practice Provider representative
Clinical Faculty
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
05.2020 - Current
- Streamlined Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP Post Graduate Program
- Provide immediate and constructive feedback to students individually
- Provide clinical instruction and feedback to 1-5 students in clinical settings on acute care and critical care topics
- Evaluate students' competencies through written assignments, papers, and clinical notes
- Instruct and coach students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
Associate Course Director NURS798
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted course director in grading student submissions, including case studies and discussion boards.
- Maintained excellent communication with students, staff, and school personnel.
- Contributed to updated grading rubric for case studies.
Program Editor, AGACNP
DosedDaily
08.2022 - Current
- Maintains and authors ongoing Continuing Medical Education service for practicing adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioners.
- https://www.doseddaily.com
- Prepares, rewrites, and edits pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Determines readiness of written pieces, makes changes and approves final versions for publication.
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Hennepin County Medical Center
12.2004 - 02.2006
- First nurse practitioner in cardiology clinic, established nurse practitioner service
- Primary care of patients with cardiomyopathy and heart failure.
- Examined, diagnosed and treated patients with acute and chronic heart failure in outpatient setting.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Staff Registered Nurse (per Diem)
Methodist Hospital
12.2004 - 02.2006
- 22-bed medical -surgical (cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgical, general) intensive care unit.
- Worked 16 to 24 hours per month.
Staff Registered Nurse (per Diem)
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
01.2004 - 07.2004
- 18-bed cardiothoracic surgical intensive care unit.
- Worked 24 hours per month
Instructor
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Brunner Technology Laboratory
09.2003 - 05.2004
- Instructed undergraduate nursing students on basic nursing skills utilizing various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and motivate students, with emphasis on development of critical thinking skills.
- Tested students on materials that were presented in workshops and classes.
Travel Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital Lilliha
05.2001 - 08.2001
- 8-bed medical intensive care unit.
Staff Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
01.2000 - 11.2004
- 22-bed medical-surgical intensive care unit.
- Charge nurse responsibilities.
Volunteer Registered Nurse
Neighborhood Involvement Program, Uptown Community Clinic
06.2002 - 08.2003
- Volunteered one 3-hour shift per month in low-cost primary care clinic providing care to underserved populations
Licensed Practical Nurse
114th Combat Support Hospital
08.1995 - 02.2002
- Assigned to ICU 209C.
- Maintained competency in basic soldiering and war-time trauma nursing skills.
Staff Registered Nurse
Fairview-University Medical Center
06.1999 - 03.2000
- 24-bed surgical intensive care unit.
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Methodist Hospital
12.1996 - 05.1999
- Medical floor.
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Edina Care Center
09.1995 - 12.1996
- 26-bed subacute unit.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Mankato, Minnesota
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN2001
Associate of Science - Nursing Bloomington, Minnesota
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MN1999
Diploma - United States Army Practical Nurse Course
AMEDD Center And School
Houston, Texas1995
Skills
- Critical care
- ACLS
- Strong verbal communication
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Extremely organized
- Acute care expertise
- Coordinating care
Certification
- Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, board certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center, certification #2004003966-28, since 2004, active
- Certified Nurse Practitioner, licensed in Minnesota, License #: 640, active
- Registered Nurse in Minnesota, license #: R 143590-4, since 1999, active
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Pennsylvania, license #: SP027627, active
- Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania, license #: RN547907, active
- Registered Nurse in New York State, license #: 840804-01, active
- Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care in New York State, license #: F432284-01, active
- Registered Nurse in New Jersey, license #: 26NR24942200, active
- Advance Practice Nurse - Adult Acute Care in New Jersey, license #: 26NJ14982300, active
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), certification current
- Basic Life Support (BLS), certification current
- Adult CCRN through American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, certification #491220 , since 2002, current
Hobbies
Travel, knitting, reading
Additional Information
All information current as of 1/25/2024.
Timeline
Associate Course Director NURS798
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
08.2023 - Current
Program Editor, AGACNP
DosedDaily
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Faculty
University Of Pennsylvania, School Of Nursing
05.2020 - Current
Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
02.2006 - Current
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Hennepin County Medical Center
12.2004 - 02.2006
Staff Registered Nurse (per Diem)
Methodist Hospital
12.2004 - 02.2006
Staff Registered Nurse (per Diem)
Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
01.2004 - 07.2004
Instructor
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Brunner Technology Laboratory
09.2003 - 05.2004
Volunteer Registered Nurse
Neighborhood Involvement Program, Uptown Community Clinic
06.2002 - 08.2003
Travel Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital Lilliha
05.2001 - 08.2001
Staff Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
01.2000 - 11.2004
Staff Registered Nurse
Fairview-University Medical Center
06.1999 - 03.2000
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Methodist Hospital
12.1996 - 05.1999
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Edina Care Center
09.1995 - 12.1996
Licensed Practical Nurse
114th Combat Support Hospital
08.1995 - 02.2002
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Mankato, Minnesota
Minnesota State University
Associate of Science - Nursing Bloomington, Minnesota
Normandale Community College
Diploma - United States Army Practical Nurse Course
AMEDD Center And School