Alaina Phillips
Delran,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, efficient and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of progressive clinical experience in the medical field. Specializing in cardiovascular care, electrophysiology and cardiac device management. Experienced in general cardiology, telemetry, heart failure, cardiac stress testing, anticoagulation management and interpretation of cardiac procedures and diagnostic testing. Proficient in the management and interrogation of implanted cardiac devices, including PPMs, ICDs and loop recorders with experience across multiple device platforms. Demonstrated leadership in clinical staff supervision and mentoring. Skilled in patient care coordination, patient triage and care and collaborating with providers to deliver safe, high-quality care in both hospital and outpatient settings.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrophysiology Nurse/Hospital Nurse Liaison
Hamilton Cardiology Associates
Hamilton Township, NJ
07.2024 - 06.2026
- Performed In-office interrogation, interpretation and programming of implanted cardiac devices (pacemakers, ICDs and loop recorders) utilizing Medtronic, Abbott, Biotronik and Boston Scientific programmers.
- Remotely monitored and managed implanted cardiac devices including event interpretation, report generation and timely escalation of clinically significant findings to providers.
- Triaged patients and verbally messaged urgent and critical device monitoring events with providers for timely intervention.
- Conducted heart failure diagnostic monitoring and symptom triage, communicating with patients regarding medication reconciliation, daily weights and changes in heart failure symptoms.
- Downloaded, analyzed, and prepared holter, event monitor, MCOT, and remote device reports, enabling informed provider review.
- Troubleshot of remote cardiac monitoring systems addressing connectivity and data-transfer issues to maintain continuity of patient monitoring.
- Remotely monitored patients utilizing LifeVest/WCD technology, escalating concerning findings to providers.
- Prepared patient charts and coordinated care for post-operative and post-procedure visits.
- Performed post-operative site assessments and provided nursing care.
- Oversaw Warfarin therapy management for patients, ensuring accurate dosing and monitoring to enhance patient safety. and dosing plan (Acelis home health/ outpatient lab INR management).
- Supported providers during in-office patient visits, facilitating coordinated nursing care for improved patient outcomes.
- Provided in-office and telephone patient triage, assessment and care.
Hospital Nurse Liaison
RWJH working under Hamilton Cardiology Associates
- Coordinated communication between hospital-based teams, cardiology providers and patients and their families to facilitate continuity of care and timely follow-up.
- Facilitated provider communication and patient care needs to support efficient daily clinical operations.
- Monitored hospital census and new consultations to ensure appropriate provider assignment and timely cardiology evaluation.
- Coordinated and tracked hospital procedures for Interventional Cardiologists and Electrophysiologists, helping maintain accurate scheduling and provider availability.
Charge Nurse/Stress Nurse/ Office Nurse
Hamilton Cardiology Associates
Hamilton Township, NJ
03.2020 - 07.2024
- Led and supervised nursing staff, delegated daily assignments and supported efficient clinical workflow in a fast-paced cardiology practice.
- Partnered with Clinical Director in personnel management, staff performance evaluations, and day-to-day nursing operations.
- Provided clinical leadership, coaching and mentorship to nursing staff while promoting accountability and high standards of patient care.
- Trained and onboarded new nursing staff supporting successful integration into practice standards.
- Evaluated nursing services and clinical processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality of care and patient outcomes.
- Participated in the emergency response team by delivering direct patient care including medication administration, cardiac monitoring, and addressing hemodynamic instability per provider's discretion.
- Educated patients on remote patient monitoring (RPM equipment), medication management and other individualized care needs.
- Performed patient injection training visits to ensure safe medication administration.
- Performed telephone triage, assessing patient symptoms and determining appropriate escalation and follow-up.
- Managed critical laboratory results and communicated time-sensitive findings to providers to support prompt intervention.
- Completed comprehensive chart reviews and updates following hospitalizations, surgeries, and procedures to maintain accurate electronic medical records.
- Performed cardiac stress testing, including nuclear stress testing while interpreting EKG findings and rapidly recognizing and treating clinically significant changes in patient condition.
Registered Nurse- Telemetry/Sroke unit
RWJ Barnabas Health
Hamilton Township, NJ
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, developed individualized nursing care plans, implemented interventions, and continuously evaluated patient response.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary care teams to establish and achieve individualized patient-care goals.
- Provided evidenced-based nursing care to patients with complex and evolving clinical needs.
- Quickly identified changes in patient condition and escalated care accordingly.
- Identified and addressed barriers to care, supporting safe, efficient and high-quality patient outcomes.
- Applied strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced acute care environment.
- Delegated responsibilities appropriately to members of the patient-care team.
- Educated patients and family members on disease processes, medication management and modified risk factors.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation to ensure continuity of care.
Patient Care Technician - Float Pool
RWJ Barnabas Health
Hamilton Township, NJ
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Provided direct patient care and clinical support to registered nurses across multiple hospital units in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed, monitored and documented vital signs, blood glucose levels, patient intake and output and daily weights.
- Recognized and promptly reported changes in patients' physical or mental status to registered nurses.
- Implemented fall-prevention and patient-safety measures to maintain a safe care environment.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility and repositioning.
- Collaborated with nurses and other members of the healthcare team to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor Township, NJ01-2018
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School West
Trenton, NJ06-2011
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Emergency response
- IV management
- Clinical judgment and care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Time management
- EKG interpretation and telemetry monitoring
- Postoperative wound care and assessment
- BLS/ACLS certification
- EMR systems (Epic, Athena, Greenway)
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
Certification
Registered Nurse, State of New Jersey - February 2018, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association
Timeline
Electrophysiology Nurse/Hospital Nurse Liaison
Hamilton Cardiology Associates
07.2024 - 06.2026
Charge Nurse/Stress Nurse/ Office Nurse
Hamilton Cardiology Associates
03.2020 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse- Telemetry/Sroke unit
RWJ Barnabas Health
02.2018 - 03.2020
Patient Care Technician - Float Pool
RWJ Barnabas Health
01.2015 - 02.2018
Hospital Nurse Liaison
RWJH working under Hamilton Cardiology Associates
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer County Community College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School West