Ali Mertens
Lakewood
Summary
Physician assistant with over 6 years of clinical experience, specializing in cardiac electrophysiology. Recognized for clinical excellence, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Skilled at optimizing workflow, mentoring colleagues, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and driving quality improvement initiatives. Respected by physician colleagues for sound clinical judgment and professionalism, with a leadership style focused on accountability, fairness, open communication, and team development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician assistant – electrophysiology
Lutheran Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients before and after electrophysiology procedures.
- Provide comprehensive care for patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Interpret diagnostic testing including ECGs, telemetry, ambulatory monitoring, and device interrogations.
- Develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide patient education.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Served as clinical resource for APP and nursing colleagues, enhancing team knowledge and patient care.
- Guided new employees through the orientation process to enhance their integration into the team., guiding new hires in their orientation.
Physician assistant – electrophysiology
Advocate Aurora - St Luke’s
12.2019 - 11.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to design comprehensive care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Performed detailed history taking, physical exams, and developed treatment plans to ensure accurate patient assessments.
- Developed comprehensive orientation manual for newly hired APPs to streamline onboarding process.
Physician assistant – mobile urgent care
Dispatch Health
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted detailed history taking, physical exams, and produced differential diagnoses to treat patients.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and documented medical histories.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Administered medications and provided patient education on health management.
Education
Masters - in physician assistant studies
University of Wisconsin
Madison05-2019
Bachelors of science - spanish degree
University of Wisconsin
Madison05-2015
Skills
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Mentorship and training
- Problem solving
- Clear communication
Leadership Highlights
- Longest tenured APP within the cardiology group
- Developed strong working relationships across physicians, APPs, and clinical staff
- Frequently recognized for understanding operational workflow and maintaining consistency across the practice.
- Advocate for professional communication, psychological safety, and a positive workplace culture.
Timeline
Physician assistant – electrophysiology
Lutheran Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Physician assistant – mobile urgent care
Dispatch Health
02.2023 - 05.2023
Physician assistant – electrophysiology
Advocate Aurora - St Luke’s
12.2019 - 11.2025
Masters - in physician assistant studies
University of Wisconsin
Bachelors of science - spanish degree
University of Wisconsin