Hollie Pisseri, MSN, RN
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
My specialties:
- Cancer (oncology)
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Professional interests:
- acute leukemia
- Psycho-Oncology
- supportive care
Practice philosophy: To empower patients, family members and caregivers to understand their illness, and be an active participant in treatment decision making. Honesty, communication and respect, is at the forefront of my practice.
What are you passionate about and why? Learning about different cultures, ethnicities and religion. These components impact health and wellbeing thus important in providing quality care.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? Horticulturist.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I enjoy the art & science of the health care profession and want to help care for people. My aunt is a nurse and when I was 3 years old I would wear her nurse cap and say "I am a nurse".
What is something you have learned from your patients? Life is previous, work hard and be kind. You truly never know what one is dealing with.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? The field of hematology/oncology has evolved significantly the last 30 years. Blood diseases impact every organ in the body. At times, a large amount of intellectual investigative work occurs.
What is your personal health goal? Eat healthier and exercise.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Focused on my mental and emotional health. Concentrating on the things I can control.
What are you most proud of? The birth of my twin boys in 2006. I am proud of my heritage and family.
What are a few of your personal achievements? I have published and presented at professional meetings. Finished my PhD. in Nursing and being a mom.
Credentials
- MSN
- RN
- CNP
Board-certified specialties
- Cancer (oncology)
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Kayaking
- Music
- Spending time with family and friends
Educational institutions
- University of Utah
- Emory University
Current licenses and certifications
- Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner
- American Nurses Credentialing Center: Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Minnesota RN
Years of experience
- 1
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)