Melissa AL Thorson, MS APRN, CCNS, CCRN
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Melissa Thorson is proud to be a part of a strong multidisciplinary team that focuses on patients and returning them to their best health following an unexpected event. She is committed to the advancement of trauma care at a system, local, and national level and cares for patients with minor, moderate or severe trauma injuries.
Melissa is currently the System Director of Trauma & Specialty Care with administrative responsibilities for several areas, including the Level I Trauma Center at North – Robbinsdale Hospital and the Level IV Trauma Program at North – Maple Grove Hospital.
Melissa has served in various capacities in Trauma & Acute Care Surgery and has been with North Memorial Health for over 25 years.
Experience
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Minnesota, 1998
- Master of Science, Adult Health, Clinical Nurse Specialist – University Of Minnesota, 2003
Certification
- Certified in Adult Critical Care as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS), American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) in the state of Minnesota
- Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Recognition
- LifeSource Hospital Partner of the Year, 2021
Membership
- Internal Advisory Board Member, Translational Center for Resuscitative Trauma Care, 2022-present
Personal
In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travel, reading, hiking, broadway shows, and trying new restaurants.
Accepted Insurance
All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthcare
