Teresa McMonagle

Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia, excelling in cardiac assessment and treatment planning. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes through effective interprofessional collaboration and comprehensive patient education. Skilled in medication management and nuclear stress testing, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in cardiac care.

• American Association of Nurse Practitioners, AANP
• ENP Network
• American Nursing Association, ANA
• Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, PACNP

• Nurse Practitioner, Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia, Diagnose and treat patients with various cardiac conditions, including congestive heart failure and arrhythmias., Collaborate with cardiology team to develop effective treatment plans resulting in improved patient outcomes., Conduct thorough patient assessments, interpret diagnostic tests, and provide comprehensive patient education on managing cardiac health., Perform cardiac examinations and interpret results to identify abnormal cardiac conditions., Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical team to develop comprehensive treatment plans., Prescribe and monitor medications to manage symptoms and prevent disease progression., Educate patients and their families on lifestyle modifications and self-care strategies., Manage and document patient progress, ensuring accurate records and timely scheduling., Developed weight management program for cardiovascular risk reduction with lifestyle modifications., Perform nuclear stress testing.
• RN, CVICU, St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA, 2018-2023, Accomplished becoming an open-heart recovery nurse after two years of employment., Proficient at reading electrocardiograms for common arrhythmias., Perform physical assessments and use critical thinking skills to generate a nursing diagnosis., Provide culturally competent patient-centered care., Effectively use interprofessional collaboration to improve patient outcomes.
• RT, RCIS, Cardiac Cath Lab, Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 2011-2018, Proficient with all interventional and diagnostic procedures., Proficient at arrhythmia interpretation., Preceptor for new employees., Inventory management., Worked full time while furthering my education in nursing.
• Director, Wilmington Heart Services LLC, Cardiac Cath Lab, Wilmington, DE, 2007-2008, Proven ability to work in unison with staff, physicians, and board of directors., Opened this Joint Venture between the hospital and 4 private physician groups., Organized highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver., Reduced inventory from 748k to 200k monthly average., Scheduling improvements and other cost saving initiatives.
• Director Cardiac Services & QSM, Southwest Regional Medical Center, Little Rock, AR, Implemented cost savings ideas for the catheterization labs., Implemented coding standards and accessibility to unsigned dictations to reduce late charges., Maintained and managed statistical and operational assessments., Organized and participated in Core Measures chart abstraction and data input for CMS., Cleaned up staffing issues and reorganized peri-operative and surgical services.

Available upon request

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), PA, 10/25
• Registered Nurse (RN), PA, RN707580, 10/25
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 03/27
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 03/27
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Cardiovascular Credentialing International, 12/24

• Director Cardiac Cath Lab, Southwest Regional Medical Center, Little Rock, AR, 2006-2008
• Supervisor, Baptist Health Medical Center, North Little Rock, AR, 2005-2007
• Lead Cardiovascular Technologist, Arkansas Heart Hospital, Little Rock, AR, 2000-2005
• Lead Cardiovascular Technologist, Baptist Health Medical Center, Little Rock, AR, 1997-1999