Case Study: New Technology with Simple Workflow Integration Reduces HF Readmissions

Timothy Malinowski Jr

MS, APRN, AGPCNP-BC

Timothy Malinowski Jr., MS, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, is a Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with specialized expertise in advanced heart failure management and remote patient monitoring. He currently serves as the Heart Failure Remote Patient Monitoring Team Lead at Carolina Cardiology, Prisma Health–Upstate in Greenville, South Carolina. In this role, Timothy oversees the remote monitoring of approximately 800 patients using both implanted and wearable technologies. His team proactively tracks clinical markers of congestion and intervenes as needed—primarily through medication adjustments—to prevent hospital readmissions and enhance patients’ quality of life at home. Driven by a passion for transforming healthcare delivery, Timothy focuses on the timely application of guideline-directed medical therapy, the development of efficient clinical workflows, and the integration of innovative technologies into everyday practice. Timothy holds a Master of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Bachelor of Arts in Architecture.

Karen E. H. Segers

BSN, RN

Karen Segers, BSN, RN is a Clinical Nurse Navigator at Carolina Cardiology, Prisma Health- Upstate in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in heart failure management and remote patient monitoring. With 12 years of nursing experience in cardiology and chronic disease care, she provides ongoing support to patients and caregivers by reviewing patient’s implanted or wearable device data, assessing symptoms, and coordinating with the healthcare team to address concerning trends and alerts promptly. She also acts as a nurse coordinator in multiple cardiac research studies that relate to the field of heart failure remote monitoring. By combining clinical expertise with compassionate care and early intervention, Karen is committed to helping patients manage their heart failure effectively and reduce hospitalizations. Karen holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.

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