Registered Nurse
Angela Eglinger
Advanced Home Health Care Agency
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Cardiology-focused Registered Nurse with extensive clinical expertise in outpatient cardiology, telephone triage, case management, and cardiac nursing. Experienced in assessing patient symptoms, prioritizing urgent needs, and delivering effective clinical guidance. Proficient in chronic disease management, care coordination, and patient education, ensuring timely and compassionate care.
1
Certification
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Led cardiology clinic nursing team through daily patient care workflows
- Coordinated patient triage, symptom review, and urgent cardiology appointments
- Provided education to patients and families about disease processes, treatments options available, medication management.
- Delegated tasks to appropriate personnel based on their experience level and competency requirements.
- Collaborated with other departments within the facility on various projects related to improving services provided to patients.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops related to current trends in nursing practice.
Float Cardiac Registered Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Supported providers during stress testing and cardiac treatment visits to enhance patient outcomes.
- Coordinated referrals, testing, and procedure scheduling with clinic teams to streamline patient care.
- Prioritized urgent patient calls to ensure timely responses and care. using clinical judgment and nursing protocols.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathered history and symptoms to assess medical complaints.
- Educated patients on home care, warning signs, and follow-up steps
- Assess chest pain, palpitations, and blood pressure concerns
Home Health RN Case Manager
5 Years 11 Months- Coached patients transitioning from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment, ensuring a smooth recovery process.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assessed patient conditions during home visits and documented clinical findings.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists, and agency staff on care changes.
- Developed personalized nursing plans for patients, enhancing home care effectiveness and improving overall patient satisfaction.
- Maintained compliance with home health regulations, policies, and documentation standards.
- Trained patients and caregivers on safety protocols, wound care, and self-care routines to promote independence and health management.
- Assessed safety risks in the home environment such as fall hazards or improper use of medical equipment.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information related to clients' health records.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
1 Year 9 Months- Conducted continuous cardiac monitoring on patients stepping down from ICU care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Documented treatments, medications, IVs, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to ensure comprehensive patient records.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and case management to enhance patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and verified safety using electronic health records.
- Initiated rapid responses for patient decline and communicated critical findings.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs while adhering to hospital policies, standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
4 Years 5 Months- Provided skilled nursing assessments, interventions, and treatments to homebound patients.
- Monitored wound care and chronic conditions, assessing medication changes during home visits to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on medications, treatments, and home safety.
- Coordinated physician communication and interdisciplinary services for ongoing case management.
- Directed LPN and home health aide assignments, enhancing care coordination within Kindred At Home care plans.
- Collaborated with community resources to facilitate discharge planning and maintain continuity of care for patients.
- Documented skilled nursing visits in electronic medical records and OASIS assessments.
- Reviewed referral information and admission criteria for new home health cases.
- Maintained timely documentation of all patient visits in the electronic medical record system.
Cardiothoracic Stepdown Nurse
7 Years 1 Month- Coordinated post-operative care for cardiothoracic patients in step down settings, ensuring timely recovery and stabilization.
- Evaluated chest tubes, drains, and incision sites for cardiothoracic complications, facilitating early intervention.
- Monitored telemetry rhythms and assessed status changes in cardiac progressive care patients, ensuring rapid response to critical developments.
- Administered medications and titrated IV therapies per cardiac progressive care protocols.
- Responded to chest pain, arrhythmias, and rapid response situations on the unit.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on heart conditions, medications, and discharge instructions.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Supervisor
5 Years 9 Months- Instructed on proper use of equipment, techniques, and exercises in a cardiac rehabilitation program to improve patient safety and effectiveness.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized exercise programs for cardiac rehabilitation patients.
- Educated patients and family members on cardiac rehabilitation exercise recovery plans.
- Performed 12-lead EKG interpretation to identify cardiac arrhythmias and other abnormalities.
- Conducted training for staff on procedures, safety rules, and work standards to enhance compliance and care delivery.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Reviewed treatment documentation for compliance with medical center standards.
- Coordinated schedules, assignments, and attendance for employer teams to ensure efficient operations.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and therapists on care plans.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
2 Years 2 Months- Performed nursing care for acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
- Monitored telemetry rhythms and assessed cardiac stepdown patients to promptly identify condition changes.
- Provided continuous monitoring of the patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Monitored for changes in patient status and responded appropriately per hospital protocols.
- Identified early signs and symptoms of complications related to cardiac conditions or treatments and reported findings to physician team members for timely intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on recovery plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and responses in electronic health records.
Cardiothoracic Stepdown Registered Nurse
1 Year 7 Months- Assessed chest tubes, drains, and incision sites for cardiothoracic complications.
- Assisted in pre-operative and post-operative care for patients undergoing cardiovascular surgeries, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the surgical process.
- Administered immediate care during emergencies in post-operative unit and initiated life-saving interventions in post operative unit
- Educated patients and families on cardiothoracic conditions, treatments, medications, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications to promote understanding and adherence.
- Administered intravenous medications and titrated drip per protocols.
- Administered intravenous medications and titrated drips per protocol.
Registered Nurse Cardiology clinic
3 Years 1 Month- Administered cardiac stress testing to patients as part of cardiology practice.
- Performed nursing assessments, including physical examinations and patient histories.
- Assessed patient symptoms to determine triage priority, ensuring timely care through telephone evaluations.
- Directed urgent patient concerns to appropriate physicians and emergency services for immediate attention.
- Educated patients on health care urgency and available community resources, empowering informed decisions about their care.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
- Documented all conversations in the electronic medical records system according to established procedures and standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential problems or safety issues related to patient care.
- Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment protocols to enhance adherence to prescribed guidelines.
Cardiothoracic Step-Down Registered Nurse
2 Years 11 Months- Managed post-operative care for cardiothoracic step-down patients to promote healing and monitor for complications.
- Assessed cardiovascular patients for chest pain, dyspnea, and rhythm changes to identify urgent care needs.
- Assessed chest tubes, drains, and incision sites for cardiothoracic complications.
- Coordinated care activities for patients to ensure seamless recovery and continuity of care.
- Administered intravenous medications and titrated drips per intensive care protocols.
Rehabilitation Nurse
1 Year- Collaborated with therapists and physicians to develop and achieve patient mobility goals, enhancing overall rehabilitation outcomes.
- Assessed patient physical, psychological and social needs to develop individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored recovery progress in rehabilitation units.
- Coordinated wound care and pain management for rehabilitation patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Facilitated communication between patient families and healthcare providers to align care plans, ensuring comprehensive support for patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients with long-term disabilities or chronic illnesses.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, treatments and self-management strategies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Skills
Cardiac assessment
Telemetry monitoring
Cardiac diagnostics
Patient assessment
Patient triage
Epic documentation
Care management
Case management
Team collaboration
Clinical judgment
Critical thinking
Effective communication
Patient instruction
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Registered Nurse in North Carolina
- BLS
Timeline
Lead Registered Nurse
Novant Health Cardiology Clinic
07.2023 - Current
Float Cardiac Registered Nurse
Novant Health Cardiology
06.2022 - 07.2023
Home Health RN Case Manager
Advanced Home Health Care Agency
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Moses Cone
02.2019 - 11.2020
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Kindred At Home
06.2016 - 11.2020
Cardiothoracic Stepdown Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
01.2012 - 02.2019
Cardiac Rehabilitation Supervisor
North Florida Regional Medical Center
03.2006 - 12.2011
Cardiac Registered Nurse
North Florida Regional Hospital
01.2004 - 03.2006
Cardiothoracic Stepdown Registered Nurse
Roper St. Francis Hospital
05.2002 - 12.2003
Registered Nurse Cardiology clinic
Asheville Cardiology Associates
03.1999 - 04.2002
Cardiothoracic Step-Down Registered Nurse
Mission Memorial Hospital
01.1996 - 12.1998
Rehabilitation Nurse
Thoms Rehabilitation Center
01.1995 - 01.1996
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing