Awards and Publications

DAISY AWARD FOR EXTRAORDINARY NURSES

• Madeline Wittmann, BSN, RN, CPN, January, Dallas Campus
• Montserrat Meza, BSN, RN, January, Plano Campus
• Cassidy Sazima, BSN, RN, February, Dallas Campus
• Megan Keasler, BSN, RN, February, Plano Campus
• Monica Fuller, BSN, RN, CPN, March, Dallas Campus
• Richard “Chase” Wilson, BSN, RN, March, Plano Campus
• Christine Hajovsky, BSN, RN, CCRN, April, Dallas Campus
• Kaavya Sethuraman, BSN, RN, April, Plano Campus
• Leticia Vargas, BSN, RN, CCRN, May, Dallas Campus
• Megan Bush, BSN, RN, May, Plano Campus
• Kimberly Michaelis, BSN, RN, CPN, June, Dallas Campus
• Hanna Boehm, BSN, RN, CPN, June, Plano Campus
• Britni Nicole Martin BSN, RN, CCRN, July, Dallas Campus
• Julia Boyd, BSN, RN, July, Plano Campus
• Fafa Apedo, BSN, RN, August, Dallas Campus
• Denise Hood, BSN, RN, August, Plano Campus
• Nicholas Trojan, BSN, RN, September, Dallas Campus
• Samantha Province, BSN, RN, September, Plano Campus
• Shelby Tyler, BSN, RN, October, Dallas Campus
• Kelly StClair, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, October, Plano Campus
• Faith Van Haaster, BSN, RN November, Dallas Campus
• Monica Singh, BSN, RN, November, Plano Campus
• Sydney Dickenson, BSN, RN, December, Dallas Campus
• Brady Franklin, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CPN, December, Plano Campus

DAISY NURSE LEADER AWARD

• Victoria Washington, BSN, RN, Quarter 1
• Brittany Julsaint, MSN, RN, CCRN, Quarter 2
• Tami Turrubiarte, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPN, Quarter 3
• Tami Beaudin, BSN, RN, CPHON, Quarter 4

DAISY EDUCATOR AWARD

• Thao Vu, MPH, BSN, RN, CPN, NPD-BC

DAISY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

• Penny Williams, M.S., BSN, RN
• Susan Lepkowski, BSN, RN

DAISY TEAM AWARD

• C5, Renal/General Pediatrics

MAY SMITH NURSING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

• Betsy (Elizabeth) Brunetti Fyock, BSN, RN, CPN, Advocacy and Moral Agency, Dallas Campus
• Rowilma “Minnie” Limjuco, BSN, RN, CCRN, Advocacy and Moral Agency, Plano Campus
• Traci Hankins, BSN, RN-BC, IBCLC, RNC-MNN, Caring Practices, Dallas Campus
• Laura Howard, BSN, RN, Caring Practices, Plano Campus
• Angelica Morris, BSN, RN, CCRN, Clinical Inquiry, Dallas Campus
• Jennifer Brown, BSN, RN, Clinical Inquiry, Plano Campus
• Madeline Bartush, BSN, RN, CPN, Clinical Judgment, Dallas Campus
• Jessy Thomas, BSN, RN, Clinical Judgment, Plano Campus
• Nikki Marshall, BSN, RN, CPHON, Collaboration, Dallas Campus
• DeRhonda Dossett, BSN, RN, CPN, Collaboration, Plano Campus
• Kelli Williams, BSN, RN, CPN, Facilitation of Learning, Dallas Campus
• Anddy Reyes, BSN, RN, CEN, Facilitation of Learning, Plano Campus
• Jordan Gamboa, BSN, RN, Response to Diversity, Dallas Campus
• Amanda Grantham, BSN, RN, CPN, Response to Diversity, Plano Campus
• Caitlin Roush, BSN, RN, CPN, Systems Thinking, Dallas Campus
• Sarah Carpenter, BSN, RN, CPN, Systems Thinking, Plano Campus
• Alison Kell, MSN, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, Beyond the Bedside Nursing, Dallas Campus
• Connie O’Leary, ADN, RN, Beyond the Bedside Nursing, Plano Campus
• Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ, Transformational Nurse Leader, Dallas Campus
• Sunni Fleming, MADR, BSN, RN, CCRN, NE-BC, Transformational Nurse Leader, Plano Campus
• Rosario “Rosy” Ramos, LMSW, True Collaboration, Dallas Campus
• Sabra Glenn, True Collaboration, Plano Campus

TEXAS NURSES ASSOCIATION (TNA) OUTSTANDING 25 TEXAS NURSES

• Cornelius Metili, BSN, RN, PMH-BC
• Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ

DALLAS FORT WORTH (DFW) GREAT 100 NURSES

• Caitlin Reaves, BSN, RN, CPN
• Jill Shepherd, BSN, RN
• Kristin Ritchie, BSN, RN, CPN
• Latieia Key, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPPS, CCRN
• Sara Moore, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, NNP, EBP-C
• Tiffany Montgomery, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

D MAGAZINE EXCELLENCE IN NURSING

• Cheryl McIvor, BSN, RN, CPN, Direct Care
• Emily Carsey, MHA, BSN, RN, AMB-BC, Direct Care
• Jamie Glass, BSN, RNC, C-NPT, NREMT, Direct Care
• Jillian Campbell BSN, RN, CPHON, BMT-CN, Direct Care
• Monica Fuller, BSN, RN, CPN, Direct Care
• Nikki Marshall, BSN, RN, CPHON, Direct Care
• Sara Moore, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, NNP, EBP-C, Direct Care
• Stefani Loewen, BSN, RN, Direct Care
• Tera Holland, BSN, RN, CPN, Direct Care
• Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC, Leadership
• Lori Batchelor, MHA, Ph.D., RN, CPN, NEA-BC, Leadership
• Rachael Burris-Alcala M.S., BSN, RN, Leadership
• Tammy Webb, Ph.D., RN, NE-BC, Leadership
• Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ, Leadership
• Juliann Kuykendall, BSN, RN, AE-C, Education/Research
• Kendel Richards, BSN, RN, Education/Research

WOUND OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE NURSES’ SOCIETY SOUTH CENTRAL CHAPTER NURSE OF THE YEAR

• Janet Morgan, BSN, RN, WCC, CPN, CWON

THE GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION EXCELLENCE IN NURSING AWARDS

• Tate Farrah, BSN, RN, CCRN, Bronze Medalist

Publications

Children’s Health Nurses are bolded
*PI/Site PI/Co-Investigator(s)

 

1. Beardsley, E., Patton, L., Reynolds, C., Williams, A., Hernandez, E., Chen, P., & Tidwell, J. (2024). Evidence-based approach to mitigate cumulative stress in pediatric nurses through the development of respite rooms. Worldviews Evid Based Nursing, 21(1), 96-103. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12702
2. Howe, C. J., Carsey, E., Gamboa, J., Zhang, Y., & Lewis, B. (2024). Communicate to care: Implementing health literacy in a pediatric ears, nose, and throat clinic. Health Literacy Research and Practice, 8(3), e166–e174. https://doi.org/10.3928/24748307-20240819-022024
3. Nau, A., Richardson, T., Cardwell, D., Ehrlich, J., Gattineni, J., Hanna, M., Keswani, M., Neibauer, E., Nitz, K., Quigley, R., Rheault, M., Sims, R., Woo, M., & Warady, B. A. (2024). Use of ClearGuard HD caps in pediatric hemodialysis patients. Pediatric Nephrology, 39(7), 2171-2175. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-023-06273-6
4. Webb, T., Huett, A., Parker, P., Weber, J., Bai, M., Harrison, T., Kellum, L.K., & Nagel, C. (2024). Preparing new graduate nurses: An investigation of nurse residency programs on improving nurse quality and safety. Nurse Leader, 22(5), 560-565. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2023.12.009
5. Hunter-McPhan, E., Sajwani-Merchant, Z., Moore, S., Daugherty, M., & Shaw, M. (2024). Using evidence-based practice for standardizing interventions through nursing professional governance. Worldviews Evid Based Nursing, 21(2), 108-109. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12717
6. Webb, T., Parker, P., Huett, A., Weber, J., Harrison, T., & Nagel, C. (2024). The impact of nurse residency programs on patient quality and safety outcomes: A review of the literature. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, 40(5), 268-272. https://doi.org/10.1097/NND.0000000000001058
7. Davis, A. B., & Montgomery, T. (2024). Radiology training for experienced nurses into pediatrics: A smooth transition. Journal of Radiology Nursing, 43(2), 112-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jradnu.2024.02.001
8. Torzone, A., & Birely, A. (2024). High reliability pediatric heart centers: Always working toward getting better. Current Opinion in Cardiology, 39(4). https://doi.org/10.1097/HCO.0000000000001143
9. Ruffini, M., & Sanchez. C. (2024). Medication safety and pediatric health. American Nurse Journal, 19(6), 31-38. https://www.myamericannurse.com/medication-safety-and-pediatric-health/
10. Burcie, S., Morris, A., Young, V., Sajwani-Merchant, Z., & Patton, L. (2024). Nurses’ understanding and practice of minimal stimulation in the pediatric intensive care unit. American Journal of Critical Care, 33(4), 272-279. https://doi.org/10.4037/ajcc2024104
11. Bohorquez, J., Patel, A. D., Borders, R., Gorman, A., Reynolds, C., Ritchie, K., Denson, N., & Solomon, C. M. (2024). Routine postclinical event debriefings on inpatient pediatric units. Hospital Pediatrics, 14(8), 632-641. https://doi.org/10.1542/hpeds.2023-007452
12. Stephenson, M., Jabur, T., Young, G., & Patton, L. (2024). Staffing models: Making increased acuity safe in the pediatric ICU. Journal of Nursing Administration, 54(7-8), E23-E26. https://doi.org/10.1097/nna.0000000000001455
13. Patton, L. J., Sajwani-Merchant, Z., Moore, S., Chen, P., Six-Means, A., & Markey, L. (2024). Nursing leaders’ influence on clinical nurses’ evidence-based practice implementation: Impact of an evidence-based practice leadership behavior program. Nurse Leader, 22(4), 408-418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2024.04.001
14. Taha, A. A., Azar, N. G., Sumengen, A. A., Eisen, A. M., Alrimawi, I., Ellis, K. K., Patton, L. J., & Abdul Rahman, H. Q. (2024). A brief and general overview of qualitative designs for pediatric nurses. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 78, E479-E481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2024.08.01537 
15. Lewis, B., Montgomery, T., Owen, B., & Webb, T. (2024). Health diversifies workforce and cultivates belonging. Nurse Leader, 22(4), 346-350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2024.06.001
16. Azar, N. G., Eisen, A. M., Abdul Rahman, H. Q., Alrimawi, I., Vaughn, K., Patton, L. J., Ellis, K., & Taha, A. A. (2024). A brief and general overview of quantitative designs for pediatric nurses. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 78, E460-E463. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2024.08.010
17. McMichael, A., Weller, J., Li, X., Hatton, L., Zia, A., & Raman, L. (2024). Prospective randomized pilot study comparing Bivalirudin versus heparin in neonatal and pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: SCCM Journals, Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/PCC.0000000000003642 
18. Beardsley, E., & Yudkin, J. S. (2024). Defining “belonging” in a pediatric health system. Journal of Healthcare Administration, 3(2), 214-225. https://doi.org/10.33546/joha.3631

 

Presentations and Posters

Children’s Health Nurses are bolded
*PI/Site PI/Co-Investigator(s) 

2nd International Health Literacy Association

Podium presentation:

• Carol Howe, Ph.D., RN, FAAN; Yan Zhang; Emily Carsey, MHA, BSN, RN, AMB-BC; Jordan Gamboa, BSN, RN; Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC, presented “Communicate to CARE: Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to Implement Health Literacy Practices in a Pediatric ENT Clinic”

Poster presentation:

• Carol Howe, Ph.D., RN, FAAN; Penny Williams, M.S., RN; Emily Carsey, MHA, BSN, RN, AMB-BC; Jordan Gamboa, BSN, RN; Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC, presented “Using i-PARIHS to Evaluate a Community of Practice of Champions to Support Health Literacy Implementation in Pediatric Ambulatory Clinics”

4th International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare

• Kristin Rollins, BSN, RN, CPEN; Lynne Madori, CHSE; Macy Ackermann, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, presented “Preparing for Pediatric Trauma: A Multidisciplinary Approach”

35th International Nursing Research Congress 2024

Podium presentation:

• Jenny Harshman, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CPN, presented “Insights on Aligning Clinical Learning With Nursing Operation Strategies”

40th National Association of Neonatal Nurses Conference

Poster presentation:

• Ashley Reed, M.A., BSN, RNC-NIC; Alice Figueroa, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC; Jeri Tidwell, Ph.D., APRN, CPNP-BC, PCNS-BC; Rebecca Palmer, MSN, RN, CPHQ; Reed Graham, RT; Dr. Ahmed, Dr. Yallapragada presented “Stepwise Approach to Reducing Unplanned Extubation in a Level IV NICU”

2024 Healthier Texas Summit

Poster presentation:

• Joshua S. Yudkin, Ph.D., MPH, M.A.; Tiffany Montgomery, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, presented “Facilitators and Barriers for Diverse Pediatric Haircare: A Qualitative Analysis”

2024 Medical Transport Conference

Podium presentation:

• Frank Milano, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, CMTE, presented “Meeting the Needs of a Special Population: Children’s Health Behavioral Health Vehicle Program”
• Jayme Pemberton, BSN, RN, C-NPT; Cassie Atilano, RRT-NPS, NREMT-P, presented “HIE? That’s Cool!”

American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing 2024 Conference

Podium presentation:

• Monica Fuller, BSN, RN, CPN; Barry Owen, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, presented “Implementation of Social Determinants of Health in a Large Pediatric Hospital”

Poster presentation:

• Emily Carsey, BSN, RN, AMB-BC; Ashley R. Sewell, MSN, RN, CPN; Emily Román, MPAS, PA-C; Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC; Carol J. Howe, Ph.D., RN, CDCES, FAAN, presented “Creation of ‘Tonsil Texts’ Program to Provide Support and Education to Caregivers During Postoperative Tonsillectomy Period” Awarded for Top 10 Poster
• Sara E. Moore, DNP, APRN, PPCPN-BC, CPNP-AC, NNP, EBP-C, presented “Navigating the Future: Evolving Leadership Models for Fostering an Evidence-Based Practice Culture in Ambulatory Care” Awarded for Top 10 Poster

American Case Management Association 2024 Conference

Podium presentation:

• Christa Combs, BSN, RN, CCM; Paula Teagle, MSN, RN, CCM, presented “Development of a Medically Complex Navigator for the Pediatric Population”

American Nurses Credentialing Center 2024 Conference

Podium presentation:

• Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC; Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ, presented “Journey from Shared Governance to Nursing Professional Governance”
• Sara Moore, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, NNP, EBP-C, presented “The Role of the EBP Specialist: Leading the EBP Revolution”
• Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC, presented “Building Up Leaders for Evidence-Based Practice”

Poster presentation:

• Marshall Stephenson, MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN; Jennifer Dunnam, MBA, BSN, RN, CPN; Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC, presented “Making Increased Acuity Safe in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit”

American Organization for Nursing Leadership 2024 Conference

Podium presentation:

• Penny Williams, M.S., BSN, RN; Monica Fuller, B.S., RN, CPN, presented “Screening for Social Determinants of Health in the Ambulatory Setting”

American Organization for Nursing Leadership Professional Governance 2024 Conference

Poster presentation:

• Brittney Saldierna, MSN, RN, CPN; Katelyn Tinkey, MBA, BSN, RN; Diana Sarmiento, BSN, RN, CPN, presented “A New Approach to Professional Governance in Ambulatory”

Poster presentations:

• Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC; Zara Sajwani-Merchant, Ph.D., RN, EBP-C; Sara Moore, DNP, APRN, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, EBP-C, presented “Nursing Leaders’ Influence on Evidence-Based Practice: Impact of an EBP Leadership Behavior Program”

American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA) 33rd Annual Scientific Conference

Podium presentation:

• Mayra Garcia, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, EBP-C, presented “Mastering the Art of Academic Publishing”

American Psychiatric Nurses Association 2024 Conference

Poster presentation:

• Kelly Bonilla, BSN, RN; Madison McQueen, BSN, RN, PMH-BC; Cornelius Metili, BSN, RN, PMH-BC; Annietra Udoh, BSN, RN, PMH-BC, presented “Closing the Gap on Psychiatric Resource Nurse Orientation”
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• Kelly Bonilla, BSN, RN; Madison McQueen, BSN, RN, PMH-BC, presented “Building Nursing Attitudes: Therapeutic Communication”

American Public Health Association 2024 Annual Meeting

Poster presentation:

• Joshua S. Yudkin, Ph.D., MPH, M.A.; Amy Six-Means, MLIS; Tiffany Montgomery, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, presented “Frameworks and Programs Advancing haircare Equity in Pediatric Healthcare Settings in the United States Since 2014: A Scoping Review”
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• Elaine Beardsley, Ph.D. (c), M.N., ACCNS-P; Joshua S. Yudkin, Ph.D., MPH, M.A., presented “Defining ‘Belonging’ in a Pediatric Hospital Setting”

Association for Nursing Professional Development 2024 Conference

Poster presentation:

• Allison Johnson, BSN, RN, CCRC, NPD-BC; Jordan Schools, BSN, RN, CPN, NPD-BC, presented “Empowering Learners’ Choice for Successful Adoption of Modern Technology”

Association for Nursing Leadership Science Conference

Podium presentation:

• Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS, presented “Building Up Leaders for Evidence-Based Practice” Won the 2024 Early Careerist Award
• Elaine Beardsley, Ph.D.(c), M.N., ACCNS-P; Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS, presented “Assessing Wellbeing of Pediatric Nurse Leaders Using a Mixed Methods Approach”

Association for Vascular Access 2024 Conference

Poster presentation:

• Melissa Ruffini, BSN, RN, CPN; Ashlyn Coenraad, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC; Rachael Burris-Alcala, M.S., BSN, RN; Victoria Washington, BSN, RN; Emily Jordan Ressman, MSN, RN, CCRN; Alexandra Birely, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P, presented “Partnering Up to Prevent Pediatric Peripheral Intravenous Infiltration: A Single-Center Experience With PIV Buddy Checks”

Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses 2024 Conference

Podium presentation:

• Brooke Kemp, BSN, RN; Cecilia Gladbach, BSN, RN, CPON, presented “The Building Blocks for Developing a Gene Therapy Program”

Poster presentation:

• Diamond Wright, BSN, RN; Lauren Brown, BSN, RN; Nikki Marshall, BSN, RN, CPHON, presented “Administration of Naxitimab in High-Risk Neuroblastoma Patients to Manage Adverse Reactions”

Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses 2024 Conference

Poster presentation:

• Andrea Torzone, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC, PCNS-BC; Meagan Lombardo, BSN, RN, CNOR, presented “Sustained Reduction of Pressure Injury in the Pediatric Cardiac OR”

Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses 2024 Conference

Poster presentations:

• Kathleen Ellis, Ph.D., RN, CCRN-K, CNE; Traci Hankins, BSN, RN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC, presented “Helping Bereaved Parents Navigate Lactation after Loss”
• Kathleen Ellis, Ph.D., RN, CCRN-K, CNE, presented “Intimate Partner Violence in the NICU: Gaps in Knowledge and Suggestions for Practice”

Cardiology 2024 CHOP

Podium Presentations:

• Jean Storey, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, presented “From the Bedside to the Boardroom and Back Again: Leadership’s Opportunity to Define the Value Proposition of Nursing”
• Alexandra Birely, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P, presented “Multicenter Quality Improvement Project Exploring the Implementation of Heart Center Watcher Programs to Prevent Cardiac Arrests Outside of the Intensive Care Unit”

Poster presentations:

• Melanie Walsh, BSN, RN, CPN; Alexandra Birely, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P; Sarah Mahmalji, BSN, RN, CHES, CPN; Sonali S. Patel, Ph.D., M.D., presented “Evaluation of Supplemental Oxygen Use in the Acute Care Cardiology Unit and Opportunities for Standardizing Practice”
• Alexandra Birely, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P; Sarah Dundas, M.S., RD/LD, CSP, presented “Management of Failure to Thrive in an Infant With Unrepaired Congenital Heart Disease: A Case Study on Energy and Nutrient-Dense Formula”
• Taylor Hutcheson, MSN, MBA, RN, CPN; Myphi Hoang, BSN, RN; Alexandra Birely, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P, presented “Development of a Preceptor Coach Role for Heart Center Nurses”

Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Consortium Annual Symposium 2024

Poster presentations:

• Kymeyone Lanehart, DNP, RN, RNC-NIC, presented “Midline Catheter Implementation: Expanding Vascular Access Options in a Level IV NICU to Decrease Vascular Injury”
• Rebecca Palmer, MSN, RN, CPHQ; Ashley Reed, M.A., BSN, RNC-NIC; Reed Graham, BSRC, RRT-NPS; Nimrod Otieno, BSRC, RRT-NPS; Veronica Contreras, BSRC, RRT-NPS; Jeanne Gaines, DNP, RN, RNC- NIC, NEA-BC, CPN; Jerithea Tidwell, Ph.D., APRN, CPNP-BC, PCNS-BC; Alice Figueroa, BSN, RNC-NIC; Aprilyn Hilton, RRT-MBA; Travis Reynolds, B.S., RRT-NPS; Syed Ahmed, M.D.; Sushmita Yallapragada, M.D., MSC, presented “A Methodical and Multidisciplinary Approach to Reducing Unplanned Extubations in a Level IV NICU”

Emergency Nurses Association 2024 Conference

Podium presentation:

• Astrid Sobotka, MSN, RN, CPEN, presented “Improving Health Equity for Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Level 3 Patients by Creating a Provider in Triage (PIT) Model in a Pediatric Emergency Department” Epic Users Group Meeting

Epic Users Group Meeting

Podium presentation:

• Natalie Denson, MSN, RN, NEA-BC; Cassie Dike, DNP, RN, NEA-BC; Jeffrey Pounds, M.S., BSN, RN, presented “Acuity Based Staffing in the Acute Care Pediatric Setting”

Extracorporeal Life Support Organization 35th Annual 2024 Conference

Podium presentation:

• Laura Hatton, J.D., BSN, RN, CCRN; Lakshmi Raman, M.D.; Donna Taylor, RRT; Margie Ramos, BSN, RN, CCRN, presented “Development of Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) Transport Checklist to Prevent Complications and Injury Related to ECLS Transport”

Healthcare Contact Center Times 2024 Conference

Podium presentation:

• Linda Jackson, MSN, RN; Tamara Siegmund, BSN, RN, CPN, presented “Keeping Up With the Joneses: How to Successfully Bring On and Maintain a Sub-Specialty Clinic to Your Nurse Advice Line”

International Shared Governance Virtual Summit

Virtual presentation:

• Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ; Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC, presented “Supporting a Culture of Clinical Inquiry Through Professional Governance”

Interprofessional Education Conference Roundtables for Engaging an Alliance for Collaborative Healthcare (REACH) 2024

Podium presentation:

• Lori Batchelor, MHA, Ph.D., RN, CPN, NEA-BC; Carin Adams, Ph.D., RN, CPN, presented “Practice Partnerships: Taking the Next Steps to Improve Interprofessional Education”

National Association for Clinical Nurse Specialists Conference

Podium presentation:

• Ann Luckstead Gosdin, M.S., APRN, CNS, CPNP-PC, presented “CNS Involvement in Promoting Safety of Pediatric Patients Utilizing Safety Huddles”

National Advanced Practice Neonatal Nurses 2024 Conference

Poster presentation:

• Kymeyone Lanehart, DNP, RN, RNC-NIC; Rebecca Palmer, MSN, CPHQ; Jerithea Tidwell, Ph.D., PCNS- BC, CPNP-PC; Sushmita Yallapragada, M.D.; Courtney Campbell, BSN, APRN; Lebanon David, DNP; Katie Doerge, MSN, RNC-NIC, presented “Midline Catheter Implementation: Exploring Vascular Access Options in a Level IV NICU to Decrease Vascular Injury”

National Nursing Ethics Conference 2024

Poster presentation:

• Caitlin Reaves, BSN, RN, CPN; Kaitlyn Trevino, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P, CPN; Jessica Roumillat, M.A., LCSW, HEC-C; Elaine Beardsley, Ph.D. (c), M.N., ACCNS-P, presented “Impact of Staffing Models on Nurse Well-Being”

Pediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative 2024 Conference

Poster presentation:

• Myphi Hoang, BSN, RN; Melanie Ratley, BSN, RN; Analesa Borda, BSN, RN, CPNl; Alexandra Birely, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P, presented “Getting to the Heart of the Need: Car Seat Tolerance Screening on the Acute Care Cardiology Unit”
• Melanie Walsh, BSN, RN, CPN; Alexandra Birely, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P; Sarah Mahmalji, BSN, RN, CHES, CPN; Sonali S. Patel, M.D., Ph.D., presented “Evaluation of Supplemental Oxygen Use in the Acute Care Cardiology Unit and Opportunities for Standardizing Practice”
• Kimberly DiMaria, DNP, CPNP, AC; Hilary Patteson, RN; Olivia L. Hoffman, M.D.; Carly Scahill, D.O., MSCR; Michelle Jantzen, DNP, ACCNS-P; Carrie Lohmeier, RN; Chelsea Hughes, RN; Alexandra Birely, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P, presented “HearWatch: A Multicenter Quality Improvement Initiative to Decrease Codes Outside the CICU”
• Kimberly L. Moore, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC; Callie Lenfest, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC; Alexandra Birely, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P; Ryan Butts, M.D., presented “Utilizing the Neonate Score to Address Modifiable Risk Factors in Interstage Patients”

Oral presentation:

• Alexandra Birely, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P, presented “Creating/Promoting a Positive Work Environment in ACCUs”

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Quality and Safety 2024 Conference

Poster presentation:

• Jodi Blackledge, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, LSSYB; Victor Aquino, M.D., presented “Evaluation of a Standardized Pediatric Sepsis Screening Tool and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Management of Sepsis in High-Risk Hematology-Oncology Patients”

Society of Pediatric Nursing 2024 Conference

Podium Presentations:

• Caitlin Roush, BSN, RN, CPN; Christina Smith, BSN, RN, CPN, CPPS; Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ, presented “Utilization of On-Demand Interpretation Application via Handheld Clinical Devices to Improve Quick Access to Interpretation Services and Increase Satisfaction”
• Kristin Rollins, BSN, RN, CPEN; Macy Ackerman, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, presented “Analyzing the Effect of Simulation on Emergency Nursing Education Outcomes: Mass Transfusion Protocol (MTP) and Rapid Infusion Methods”
• Annie Tolliver, MSN, RN, CPN; Lauren Kellum, BSN, RN, presented “Setting the Path: Preceptors Standardize Best Practices”
• Kendal Richards, BSN, RN; Leslie Huntington, MBA, MSN, RN, CPN, CPHQ, presented “Driving Team Member Engagement Through Competition”
• Melissa Ruffini, BSN, RN, CPN; Latieia Key, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPPS, CCRN; Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC, presented “A Nursing-Led Quality Improvement Approach to Reducing Pediatric Adverse Drug Events: Using a Nursing Medication Safety Council” and “I’ve Got Your Back Campaign to Change Nursing Medication Administration Practices and Behaviors”
• Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ, presented “Empower Unit Council Leaders to Engage All Nurses in Professional Governance”
• Krista Westbrook, MSN, RN, CPN; Brittany Julsaint, MSN, RN, CCRN, presented “The Critical Journey: A Discussion on Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool Orientation and Post-Covid Staffing”
• Ashley Sewell, BSN, RN, CPN; Alyssa Welford, MSN, RN, CPN, Katie Dachniwsky, MSN, RN, CPN; Gladys Wambaa, MSN, RN-BC; Justin Leon, CPhT; Oscar Glooso, MSN, RN-BC; Cagney Wollenman, MSN, RN, CPN; Krista Westbrook, MSN, RN, CPN; Jennie Yoo, BSN, RN, CPN, NPD-PC, presented “Utilizing EHR Playground for Developing High-Risk, Low-Volume Competency During Orientation”

Poster presentations:

• Susan Webber, MSN, RN, CPN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, CCCTM; Ann Gosdin, M.S., APRN, CNS, CPNP-PC, presented “Got Questions? Call Us: Utilizing Telephone Triage to Help Pediatric Patients After Discharge”
• Alison Kell, MSN, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC, presented “Leveraging Meaningful Recognition to Create a Healthy Work Environment in a Pediatric Hospital”
• Kristin Ritchie, BSN, RN, CPN, presented “We Don’t Fall Short of Excellence: Fall Prevention Program Implementation in Pediatric Hospital Setting”
• Leslie Huntington, MBA, MSN, RN, CPN, CPHQ; Emily Jordan Ressman, MSN, RN, CCRN, EMT, presented “Standardizing Access Parameters for Vasoactive Infusions”
• Leslie Leach, MSN, RN, presented “Integrating Support Into the Culture of a Pediatric Hospital Growth of a Second Victim Peer Support Program”
• Lilivette Velez, BSN, RN, presented “Best Practices for a Standardized Mentorship Program for New Graduate Nurses”
• Janna Berg, BSN, RN, CPN; Jill Hanks, BSN, RN, CPN, NPD-BC; Tera Holland, BSN, RN, CPN, presented “Shining a Light on Autism Interventions During a Long-Term Medical Hospitalization: A Case Study” Won Best Clinical Practice Poster
• Sally Derrick, BSN, RN, CPN, presented “Lunch and Learn: How to Use an Online Platform to Increase Clinical Knowledge in the Pediatric Ambulatory Setting”
• Susan Webber, MSN, RN, CPN, CPEN, TCRN, CCCTM; Ann Gosdin, M.S., APRN, CNS, CPNP-PC, presented “Patient-Initiated, Post-Discharge Care”
• Laurie Smith, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC; Susan Webber, MSN, RN, CPN, CPEN, TCRN, CCCTM, presented “Endocrine Excellence: A Quality Project for Monitoring Nurse Adherence to Guidelines in After-Hours Triage of Pediatric Patients With Diabetes”
• Christina Reyna, BSN, RN, CPN; Christina Smith, BSN, RN, CPN, CPPS, EBP-C; Rebecca Barr, BSN, RN, CPN, presented “Improving Discharge Coordination for the Medically Complex Pediatric Population”
• Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ; Nikki Marshall, BSN, RN, CPHON, presented “A Standardized Approach to Enhance Communication and Collaboration Between Bedside Nurses and Medical Residents” Won Best Leadership and Management Poster
• Virginia Elizondo, BSN, RN, CPEN; Georgina Hernandez, BSN, RN, presented “Bee the Change: Building a Culture of Peer-to-Peer Recognition in the Emergency Room”
• Virginia Elizondo, BSN, RN, CPEN; Georgina Hernandez, BSN, RN; Nicole Bizzack, BSN, RN, CPEN, presented “Maintaining a Quality Improvement Process to Decrease Time to Antibiotics for Oncology, Sickle Cell and Neutropenic Patients With Fever in the Emergency Department”
• Kelly Bonilla, BSN, RN; Alison Kell, MSN, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC; Brittany Saldierna, MSN, RN, CPN, presented “Methods to Increase Clinical Nurse Achievement Program (CNAP) Participation in a Pediatric Hospital”

Spring National Learning Session Solutions for Patient Safety 2024 Conference

Podium Presentations:

• Stephen Q. Hoang, M.D., FASA; Jordan Whitehill, Pharm.D., BCPPS; Terrence T. Crooks, Pharm.D., MAOM; Lisa Mason, DNP, MHA, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, presented “Multidisciplinary Medication Safety Team... This is the Way (to Centerline Shifts)”
• Rachael Burris-Alcala, M.S., BSN, RN; Victoria Washington, BSN, RN, presented “Peripheral Intravenous RN Buddy Checks”

TEAMHealth 2024 National Medical Leadership Conference

Poster presentation:

• Astrid Sobotka, MSN, RN, CPEN; Dennis Jepsen, DNP, RN, CEN; Wilfredo Rivera, MBA, FACEP; Mauricio Trujillo, FACEP; Khoshnod Ahmad, M.D.; Lawan Smith presented “Improving Health Equity for Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Level 3 Patients by Creating a Provider in Triage Flow Model in a Pediatric Emergency Department”

Texas Nurses Association 2024 Conference

Podium Presentations:

• Carin Adams, Ph.D., RN, CPN; Lori Batchelor, MHA, Ph.D., RN, CPN, NEA-BC; Jennifer Dolinta, Ph.D., RN, CNE, NPD-BC; Joy Spadachene, Ph.D., RN, CNE, presented “Application of a Generalizable Joint Competency-Based Education in Nursing and Healthcare Administration: Narrowing the Practice Gap”

Poster presentations:

• Zara Sajwani-Merchant, Ph.D., RN, EBP-C; Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC; Sara Moore, DNP, APRN, EBP-C; Kathleen Ellis, Ph.D., CCRN, CNE, presented “Including Clinical Nursing to Assess the Needs Related to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice”
• Brittnie Irvin, BSN, RN, CPPS; Latieia Key, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPPS, CCRN, presented the “I’ve Got Your Back Campaign: A Nurse-Driven Initiative to Improve Medication Safety”
• Latieia Key, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPPS, CCRN; Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC, presented “Redesigning Nursing Peer Review to Support a Healthy Work Environment”
• Latieia Key, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPPS, CCRN, presented “Reframing the Stress Response to Medical Errors in Nursing Peer Review”

Texas Organization for Nursing Leadership 2024

Poster presentation:

• Astrid Sobotka, MSN, RN, CPEN, presented “Thinking Outside the Box and Into the Waiting Room: Creating a New ED Care Area in the Waiting Room”

The Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality Conference

Poster presentation:

• Amy Taylor, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, HACP-CMS; Egan Bridget, B.S., HACP-CMS, presented “Making Survey Readiness Routine”

The Fourth National Summit on Promoting Well-being and Resilience in Healthcare Professionals 2024

Podium presentation:

• Leslie Leach, MSN, RN; Jessalynn Colbert, BSN, RN, NREMT, C-NPT, presented “Integrating Support Into the Culture of a Pediatric Hospital: Growth of a Second Victim Peer Support Program to Promote a Healthy Workforce”

Poster presentation:

• Elaine Beardsley, Ph.D. (c), M.N., ACCNS-P, presented “Implementation of a Resilience Program to Support Individual and Team Resilience Factors”

Transforming Quality 2024 Conference

Podium presentation:

• Marshall Stephenson, MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN; Kendel Richards, BSN, RN, presented “Improving Staff Engagement Among Teams”

Vizient/AACN National 2024 Conference

Podium presentation:

• Martha Shaw, BSN, RN, CPN, NPD-BC, presented “Continuing Residency Momentum with NRP Navigators”

Poster presentation:

• Jill Hesler, MSN, RN, CPN, NPD-BC; Alethea Mayberry, DNP, MHA, RN, NPD-BC; Martha Shaw, BSN, RN, CPN, NPD-BC, presented “Residency Resources to the Rescue”