Angela Fagan
Huntingdon
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with a robust background in emergency and critical care, showcasing leadership in high-stakes environments. Proven effectiveness in patient triage, rapid response to emergencies, and mentoring staff to enhance team performance and patient safety. Dedicated to improving healthcare delivery through evidence-based practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department-Registered Nurse
Penn Highlands Huntingdon
Huntingdon
03.2016 - Current
- Cerner, Meditech
- ER
- Emergency Department-Registered Nurse
- Led charge nurse duties in emergency department, ensuring effective patient flow and resource allocation.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations within the ER environment.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Maintained accurate, detailed patient records to ensure compliance and enhance continuity of care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical situations, fostering a compassionate environment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wilson Medical Center
Binghamton
12.2025 - 06.2026
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Utilized advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) techniques during critical situations.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Identified potential risks or complications during treatment processes and took appropriate corrective action.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper nursing protocols for emergency room operations.
- Ensured compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Travel: 48 hrs/wk)
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Gilbertsville
06.2024 - 11.2024
- ER
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Informed patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, promoting better recovery outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and concerns.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Acquired skills in charge nurse responsibilities, enhancing team coordination and patient care.
Emergency Department Float Pool Registered Nurse (Travel: 70 hrs/wk)
Tsehootsool Medical Center
Fort Defiance
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Allscripts/Eclipsys, N/A
- Med-Surg/Tele, ER, Critical Care
- Employed by LanceSoft Inc.
- Facility Bed Count: 100, Magnet Facility
Emergency Department-Registered Nurse (Travel: 48 hrs/wk)
UPMC Altoona
Altoona
02.2023 - 06.2023
- AER
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Travel: 60 hrs/wk)
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Employed by Fastaff
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and protocols.
- Educated patients and families on procedures, treatments, and post-care instructions.
- Performed advanced life support and emergency interventions as needed during crises.
- Documented patient progress and changes in condition accurately and promptly.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on critical care best practices and protocols.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
Emergency Department - Registered Nurse (Travel: 36 hrs/wk)
Reading Hospital
West Reading
07.2021 - 10.2021
- ER
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines while providing nursing interventions for critically ill patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
Neurology Unit - Registered Nurse (Travel: 48 hrs/wk)
UPMC Altoona
Altoona
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Neuro
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated families on patient conditions and care procedures effectively.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety standards.
- Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent needs of critically ill patients.
- Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
- Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing ACLS protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.
- Performed bedside procedures including arterial blood gas draws, chest tube insertion and removal, and central line dressing changes.
Emergency Department- Registered Nurse
Penn Highlands Huntingdon
Huntingdon
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Meditech
- DER
- Managed patient charge processes in a fast-paced emergency department, delivering accurate billing and timely patient care.
- Emergency Department- Registered Nurse (Staff: 40 hrs/wk)
Education
AS -
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA01-2005
Skills
- Patient assessment
- IV medication administration
- Emergency response
- Critical care procedures
- Cardiac life support
- CPR certification
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- IV management
- Central line management
- Tracheostomy care
- Chest tube management
- Patient triage
- Patient monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Pulmonary assessments
- Palliative care
- Procedure preparations
- Infectious disease control
- Evidence-based practices
- Complex problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency pharmacology
- Chest tube management
Certification
- Trauma Nurse Core Course, Emergency Nurses Association, 10/30/26
- NIH Stroke Scale, American Heart Association (AHA), 03/21/27
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association (AHA), 06/30/27
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (AHA), 03/31/27
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association (AHA),02/28/27
- Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania, RN561658 06/30/28
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wilson Medical Center
12.2025 - 06.2026
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Travel: 48 hrs/wk)
Lehigh Valley Hospital
06.2024 - 11.2024
Emergency Department Float Pool Registered Nurse (Travel: 70 hrs/wk)
Tsehootsool Medical Center
03.2024 - 04.2024
Emergency Department-Registered Nurse (Travel: 48 hrs/wk)
UPMC Altoona
02.2023 - 06.2023
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Travel: 60 hrs/wk)
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Emergency Department - Registered Nurse (Travel: 36 hrs/wk)
Reading Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
Neurology Unit - Registered Nurse (Travel: 48 hrs/wk)
UPMC Altoona
01.2020 - 04.2020
Emergency Department-Registered Nurse
Penn Highlands Huntingdon
03.2016 - Current
Emergency Department- Registered Nurse
Penn Highlands Huntingdon
01.2006 - 01.2011
AS -
Mount Aloysius College