Angela Eury
Summary
Detail-oriented Practice Nurse with a focus on EHR management and effective communication. Experience in facilitating patient referrals and providing health education to improve patient understanding and compliance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practice Nurse
IHS Cardiovascular Consultants
Butler, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Educated patients on health management and disease prevention strategies to promote wellness and informed decision-making.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date patient information.
- Collaborated with medical staff to coordinate patient care and follow-up appointments.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Facilitated patient referrals to appropriate specialists based on medical needs.
- Managed medication refills by verifying prescriptions from physicians or pharmacies.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments provided, medications prescribed, and other relevant data.
- Provided advice on diet and exercise plans in accordance with medical guidelines.
- Conducted patient education sessions to inform patients about preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Responded promptly to patient phone inquiries related to healthcare issues.
- Coordinated comprehensive care plans by collaborating with healthcare professionals, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Assessed the need for home health services or hospice care in cases of terminal illness.
- Assisted physicians during patient examinations by taking vital signs, performing EKGs.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Butler County Community College
Butler, PA05-2009
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Vital signs assessment
- EHR management
- Electronic health records
- Clinical workflow management
- Care coordination
- Disease management
- Disease prevention
- Health promotion
- Patient education
- Medication management
- Cardiac care
- Risk assessment
- Nutritional counseling
- Lifestyle modification
- Team collaboration
- Collaborative care
- Patient advocacy
- Family advocacy
- Mental health support
- Healthcare compliance
- Chart management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Preface
I would like to first state my career in nursing started in the year 2000 at Butler Memorial Hospital as a floor nurse on 5 Main, Medical-Surgical unit. I was there for 2 years before changing to Medi Home Health. After 2 years, of Medi Home Health, I started working at Albert Gallatin Home Health and Hospice where I worked both fields daily. Within a year or so, Albert Gallatin was purchased by Amedisys Home Health where I remained for the next 16 - 17 years. I truly loved this field of work and excelled in it; however, as I got older, the traveling and evening documentation did become difficult and I made the decision to leave.
This brings me to my current job of practice nurse in cardiology. I do find it fulfilling in many ways, mainly due to patient communication and my ability to assist them in any way that I can.
My passion has always been for the patients and their families, helping them in any capacity that I can. There is nothing more fulfilling to me than to know that I made a positive impact in their lives.
I hope to continue doing this as long as I am able and I feel that I can be a very positive asset to your company.
Due to my current employment, I have developed a love for Cardiology and would love to be employed in that field if possible. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Angela Eury, RN
Certification
- Registered Nurse License through Pennsylvaia
- Certified Wound Champion through Amedisys Home Health
Affiliations
- Through Amedisys Home Health: Wound care, Wound VAC and Ostomy care peer teaching and appliance application, skin care, and prevention of skin breakdown. Peer teaching of lower leg compression techniques as well as skin care, trouble shooting, and safety. Peer training of sterile implanted port access technique and securement, aseptic IV drug/solution administration, proper line flushing as well as administration of Heparin and port de-accessing techniques, with application of sterile, occlusive dressing. Instructed on patient dressing care and when to remove dressing.
- Other rolls through Amedisys Home Health were Central and Mid Line medication administration, aseptic line flush/care, and sterile dressing changes.
- I was also in charge of sterile peripheral IV access for Remicade infusions, flushing, and removing of IV access every 3-4 weeks, assessing peripheral sites for s/s of infection, infiltration, and phlebitis. During that time, I would assess and monitor new and needed supplies for future infusions.
- Per daily duties, as an RN, I performed admission assessments, developed patient care plans, implemented other disciplines as needed for patient's safety in their home environment. I was the case manager of each patient's care and safety of medication management, family/caregiver physical and emotional support. Other duties included supervision of the LPN's and Home Health Aide's duties and their adherence to the plan of care. If needed, MD contact was initiated for any patient's physical or pharmacological needs.
References
Melissa Horan, LPN
724-991-8878
Candace Zendron, LPN
724-679-4671
Katlin Thompson, LPN
724-991-8628
Timeline
Practice Nurse
IHS Cardiovascular Consultants
10.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Butler County Community College