Alyssa Hager

Electrophysiology Ambulatory Nurse (07/2024 - Current)

• Provide telephone triage and support for ambulatory patients experiencing post-procedure symptoms or concerns.
• Coordinate and deliver nursing care for patients undergoing EP studies, device implants (pacemakers, ICDs, ILRs), and ablations.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-procedure assessments, including patient history, vitals, and education on procedural expectations and recovery.
• Document patient status, interventions, and education in the EMR accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage patient discharge instructions, including wound care, activity restrictions, and follow-up appointments.

Heart Transplant and VAD Nurse (07/2023 - 07/2024)

• Provided comprehensive pre/post-op care to cardiac surgery patients, including cardiac catheterizations, ablations, CABG, TAVR, heart transplants, and VADs.
• Monitored vital signs, cardiac rhythms, chest tube output, and hemodynamic status, intervening promptly for post-op complications.
• Supported patients through end-stage heart failure, ventricular assist device (VAD) therapy, and the transplant evaluation process.
• Monitored and maintained devices such as temporary pacing wires, pacemakers, defibrillators, and VADs.
• Performed frequent neurovascular assessments and site checks to ensure patency, and prevent hematoma or bleeding at the access site.

• Responsible for providing constant surveillance, identification of cardiac rhythms, for patients on remote monitoring.
• Inspected, maintained, and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
• Interpreted tests and identified arrhythmias.