Maryelizabeth C. Munitz
New York
Summary
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner currently practicing in pulmonary hypertension and advanced heart failure management at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Performs skilled patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration, driving holistic care and complex medication coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, Center for Advanced Cardiac Care , HF / Pulmonary HTN clinic
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER
New York
04.2026 - Current
- Perform and document age-appropriate comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychosocial health histories and physical examinations, noting pertinent positive and negative findings.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for patients with cardiovascular disease.
- Coordinated, monitored, and delivered patient care autonomously and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals, ensuring comprehensive and compliant treatment.
- Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Coordinator
- Manages the comprehensive, multidisciplinary care of patients with pulmonary hypertension.
- Served as primary contact, facilitating communication between patients, specialty pharmacies, insurance companies, and clinical teams to enhance patient support.
- Collaborate across multiple diagnostic units, scheduling complex procedures like echocardiography, right heart catheterizations, and stress testing.
- Work alongside cardiologists, pulmonologists, nutritionists, and social workers to provide holistic patient care.
- Coordinated complex medication regimens, including infused or inhaled vasodilators, while managing pharmacy liaison and insurance authorizations to streamline patient access to treatment.
Clinical Nurse II, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, Outpatient Infusion Clinic
VCU HEALTH
Richmond
06.2023 - 04.2026
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments and perform chemotherapy and immunotherapy medication administration in a safe and competent manner.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care and support to patients and families.
- Utilize EPIC to document data related to patient care to include medication administration, interventions performed and nurse- provider communication.
Clinical Nurse I, Pauley Heart Center, Cardiothoracic Surgery Stepdown Unit
VCU HEALTH
Richmond
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Utilize critical thinking to provide optimum and culturally competent patient care.
- Manage care for patients with cardiac devices including left ventricular assistive devices and total artificial hearts as well as postoperative patients with chest tubes, JP drains, external pacers, and titratable drips.
- Collaborate with multiple interdisciplinary health care professionals to develop plan of care for patients.
- Completed Nurse Residency program
- Vizient and America Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program
- Accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education
- Complete, submit, and present an approved Evidence Based Practice Project using the Johns Hopkins EMP Model
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - family nurse practitioner
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2021
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Care coordination
- Diagnostic interpretation
- Chronic disease management
- Pulmonary hypertension management
- EPIC documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Activities And Involvement
- Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) Membership Committee, 06/01/2026- present
- Pulmonary Hypertension Professional Network (PHPN) Member, 01/2026- present
- Member of the Blood Transfusion Committee at VCU Health, 10/01/22- 05/01/23
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, James Madison University, 03/01/20- 05/01/21
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, James Madison University, 09/01/20-05/01/21
Licensure And Certification
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, 07/15/25, 07/14/30
- Family Nurse Practitioner, New York, N11853, 09/01/28
- Registered Nurse, New York, 358053, 10/01/28
- Registered Nurse, Virginia, True, 10/01/27
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 01/01/28
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 01/01/27
Professional Development
- The PHA International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions, Dallas, TX, 06/10/2026- 06/14/2026
- Cardio-Rheumatology Symposium, New York, NY, 05/29/2026
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, Center for Advanced Cardiac Care , HF / Pulmonary HTN clinic
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER
04.2026 - Current
Clinical Nurse II, Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, Outpatient Infusion Clinic
VCU HEALTH
06.2023 - 04.2026
Clinical Nurse I, Pauley Heart Center, Cardiothoracic Surgery Stepdown Unit
VCU HEALTH
06.2021 - 06.2023
Master of Science (M.S.) - family nurse practitioner
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University