Ryan J. Aiazzi, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Curriculum Vitae
Academic Preparation
Samuel Merritt University, Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, 2019, GPA: 4.0
Carrington College, Associates of Science in Nursing, 2014, GPA: 4.0
University of Nevada, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Minor: Accounting, 2004
awards and recognition
Samuel Merritt University: Graduated with Honors 2019
Member: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 2019
Carrington College: Valedictorian, Perfect Attendance, Student Body Present 2014
Carrington College: Nursing Advisory Board Member 2015-2016
Northern Nevada Nurses of Achievement “Rookie of the Year” nominee 2015
Northern Nevada Nurses of Achievement “Outpatient Nursing” nominee 2019
University of Nevada: Dean’s List, Member Alpha Phi Sigma – National Criminal Justice Honors Society 2004
Best Buy CEO Stock Option Award for Outstanding Innovation and Leadership 2009
Professional Licensure & Certification
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Family Nurse Practitioner, State of Nevada, #824715
Registered Nurse, State of Nevada, #RN81037
AANP Certification Board – FNP-C, #F09190850
DEA Registration, #MA5517632, exp. 6/2022
NV Board of Pharmacy Prescriber License, #CS29431
National Provider Identifier (NPI), #1699317966
NIH Stroke Scale Certified, 2015
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2015 to 2019
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 2015 – 2017
Botox for Migraine certification - 2021
Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BLS), 2014 to present
Employment History
Pinnacle Medical Group
Family Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care January 2021 – Present
Primary care provider delivering comprehensive health care to children, adolescents, and adults in a family practice office setting. Performing routine health assessments; implements and promotes preventive health care; establishes medical diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic health problems; interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic procedures; therapeutic procedures such as incision and drainage; collaboration with multiple medical specialists.
Saint Mary’s Medical Group
Family Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care November 2019 – January 2021
Primary care provider delivering comprehensive health care to children, adolescents, and adults in a family practice office setting. Performing routine health assessments; implements and promotes preventive health care; establishes medical diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic health problems; interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic procedures; therapeutic procedures such as incision and drainage; collaboration with multiple medical specialists.
Carson Tahoe Health
Registered Nurse – Per Diem - Urgent Care May 2016 – Present
Perform assessment and provide safe care to patients in a fast-paced urgent care. Educate patients at discharge about home medications and home-care for their ailments. Perform splinting and assist providers with in-office procedures. Closely monitor patients and alert physicians to changes in patient status. Leverage interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families.
Renown Regional Medical Center
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department October 2014 – May 2016
Provide initial assessment and safe care to stabilize patients in a fast-paced emergency room. Assist in the care of cardiac arrests, strokes, myocardial infarctions, septic patients, conscious sedations, intubations, defibrillations, and transfusions. Closely monitor patients and alert physicians to changes in patient status. Leverage interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and build trust with patients and families.
Registered Nurse – Sierra 6 Medical – Acute Care
Performing the nursing process, medication administration, prioritization of care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ensure excellent patient care on our unit by taking the role of a charge RN. Mentor the next generation of RNs by being a preceptor. Ensure high levels of teamwork by encouraging staff to assist other team members and through fostering effective communication.
Early Head Start
Volunteer Health Assistant April 2014 – Aug 2014
Assist the Health Director with administration duties of the Early Head Start program. Assist the Health director in making home health calls to provide medical screenings and immunizations to at risk children in the community.
Best Buy, Inc.
Assistant Store Manager October 2002 – August 2012
Held multiple positions within the store and was promoted to assistant manager in 2006. Responsible for management and leadership activities including hiring, training and coaching, facilitating teamwork environment, leadership development training, and time management. Ensured excellent customer service, resolved customer concerns, and cultivated the Best Buy culture throughout the store.
Family Nurse practitioner clinical practicum hours
Carson Tahoe Physicians Clinic Internal Medicine for 91.2 hours
Saint Mary’s Medical Group Integrated Medicine (Family Practice) for 245 hours
Saint Mary’s Medical Group Pulmonology for 78.8 hours
OB/Gyn Associates - Women’s Health for 65.2 hours
Saint Mary’s Medical Group - Primary Care for 50 hours
Pediatric Associates – Pediatrics for 90.5 hours
Reno Orthopedic Clinic – Orthopedics for 27.5 hours
Professional Representation
Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Member, Nevada Advanced Practice Nurses Association (NAPNA)
Member: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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