By Thelma R. Serry, BSN, RN, NE-BC

“A Nurse Wiring VA Telehealth”

Angela Marie Harris, LPN, CDN, is a Clinical Technician/LPN at McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) of the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System. She has been working in the role since January 2019.  She supports clinical telehealth encounters for both patients and providers.  She is an imager, providing patient education and technical and/or administrative support telehealth operations. She recently became a certified Diabetes Navigator.

Angela Marie Harris, LPN, CDN

Prior to working in telehealth, Angela worked in the Surgical Specialty Clinics for three years performing clinical duties for patients seeking consultation, follow-up, surgical wound care and ambulatory ENT procedures.  Prior to join McGuire, she was the Soldier Readiness Coordinator/LPN at Kenner Army Hospital, Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va. from 2009 to 2015.  There, she was a subject matter expert for medical readiness of military and civilian personnel for deployment.  In addition, Ms. Harris completed plans, coordinated and executed administrative and logistical requirements. She also worked for McGuire VAMC from 2006 to 2008 at the Fredericksburg CBOC performing intake of Veterans in preparation for provider visits. 

Ms. Harris has a background in corrections.  She worked for the Greensville Correctional Facility for more than one year from 2005 – 2006.  

She obtained her Practical Nursing diploma from Richmond School of Health & Technology in Richmond, Virginia and later obtained an Associate Degree in Health Science in June 2017 John Tyler Community College Chester, Virginia.

Angela is a member of Lambda Psi Nu, Incorporate, a professional organization for LPNs.   She serves as president of CHUMS, INC., Petersburg Chapter, enriching the lives of children by helping them to develop to their fullest intellectual, moral, emotional, physical, and social potential. She is a long-standing member of the Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs (NOVA) and promoted education and advocacy for nurses within the Department of Veterans Affairs. 

Angela understands the importance of giving back to the community. She is not only involved in service to others through her church and through local organizations.  She is a volunteer with the Central Virginia Medical Reserve Corp, Volunteer and the Tri-City Area Health & Wellness.  

Angela has received many recognitions including the Secretary award  and Veteran Affairs Service to the Citizen Award.

Thank you, Ms. Harris for your service to Veterans through advancing the use of technology through telehealth and serving those in need in your community.