Coastal Carolina Hospital recently announced the promotion of Angela Garcia, RN, to director of its emergency department.

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In her new role, Mrs. Garcia is responsible for managing the hospital’s emergency services program, which includes a 12-bed department and a telemedicine stroke program. Previously, she was the department’s clinical lead. The emergency department serves about 20,000 patients.

Mrs. Garcia, who has 16 years of nursing experience, has an associate’s degree in health sciences with a specialization in nursing from Technical College of the Lowcountry. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ohio University. She is a graduate of Beaufort High School.

Mrs. Garcia resides in Beaufort with her husband and three children.