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Angela Alavanja

Nashville,TN

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with one year of acute care experience. Expertise includes cardiac patient care, LVAD management, heart transplant care, and post-cardiac catheterization monitoring. Focused on evidence-based practice, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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year of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville , TN
05.2025 - Current
  • Delivered safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with complex cardiac and medical conditions, enhancing overall patient well-being.
  • Provided comprehensive care for patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and heart transplants in a clinical setting.
  • Monitored post-cardiac catheterization patients in a hospital environment and assessed vascular access sites for signs of bleeding and complications.
  • Conducted thorough wound assessments and delivered appropriate wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
  • Educated patients and families on medications, treatment plans, recovery, and discharge instructions, improving understanding and adherence to care.
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient safety and optimize outcomes through coordinated care.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
12-2024

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner- In progress

Chamberlain College of Nursing
10-2026

Skills

  • LVAD care
  • Catheterization monitoring
  • Cardiac telemetry
  • Direct patient care
  • Clinical evaluation
  • Wound assessment and care
  • Medication administration
  • EHR documentation
  • Collaborative care
  • Patient education

Languages

Serbian
Professional

Certification

  • Registered Nurse-Tennessee
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Lipscomb University

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner- In progress

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Angela Alavanja