Awards and Publications

Texas Nurses Association 25 Outstanding Texas Nurses

This annual Texas Nurses Association award recognizes nurses who create a culture of care, support, healing, health and wellness, and innovative improvements and contribute to their communities.

• Tera Holland, BSN, RN, CPN 
• Janna Berg, BSN, RN, CPN

2023 DFW Great 100 Nurses

DFW Great 100 Nurses celebrates nurses who are nominated by their peers for being role models, leaders, community servants and compassionate caregivers.

• David Campbell, MSN, RN, NPD-BC 
• Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ 
• Dianna "Kim" Jernigan, BSN, RN, CDCES 
• Jordan Schools, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, CPN 

2023 D Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award

D Magazine’s annual Excellence in Nursing Award recognizes nurses who have bettered patients’ and families’ lives, their community or profession through skill and spirit.

• Kelly Bonilla, BSN, RN (direct care) 
• Christine Dufour, BSN, RN, CNN (direct care) 
• Cherie Harland, BSN, RN, CPN (direct care) 
• Laura Hatton, J.D., BSN, RN, CCRN (direct care) 
• Lainey Segovia, BSN, RN, CCRN (direct care) 
• Ashley Utley, BSN, RN, CPN (direct care) 
• Rose Anne De la Cruz, BSN, RN, CPN (leadership) 
• Amy Linton, MSN, RN, CPON (leadership) 
• Christina Reyna, BSN, RN, CPN (leadership) 
• Kendel Richards, BSN, RN (education) 
• Chasity Rivers, MSN, RN-BC (education) 
• Martha Shaw, BSN, RN, CPN, NPD-BC (education) 

May Smith Nursing Excellence

Named for our hospital founder, the May Smith Nursing Excellence Award honors those who exemplify nursing characteristics outlined in the Children’s Health Professional Practice Model and recognizes nurses practicing beyond the bedside, transformational nurse leaders, and interprofessional collaborative partners.

• Brittany Ross, BSN, RNC-MNN, Advocacy/Moral Agency 
• Kristina Northam, BSN, RN, BMT-CN, Advocacy/Moral Agency 
• Margarita Ramos, BSN, RN, CCRN, Caring Practices 
• Gabriela Barajas, BSN, RN, Caring Practices 
• Lilivette Velez, BSN, RN, Clinical Inquiry 
• Annie Eads, BSN, RN, Clinical Inquiry 
• Emily Walsh, BSN, RN, Clinical Judgement 
• Crista Salinas, BSN, RN, Clinical Judgement 
• Janna Berg, BSN, RN, CPN, Collaboration 
• Deborah Swain, BSN, RN, CPN, Collaboration 
• Courtney Fields, BSN, RN, Facilitation of Learning 
• Sally Lewis, BSN, RN, CPN, Facilitation of Learning 
• Samar Abuhandarara, BSN, RN, Response to Diversity 
• Catherine Valenski, BSN, RN, CPN, Response to Diversity 
• Kris Noel, BSN, RN, Systems Thinking 
• Johanna Muller, BSN, RN CPEN, Systems Thinking 
• Rebecca Palmer, MSN, RN, CPHQ, Beyond the Bedside 
• Kristin Ritchie, BSN, RN, CPN, Transformational Nurse Leader 
• Adriane Kreher, MBA, RN, CPN, Transformational Nurse Leader 
• Maya Ilarraza, Clinical Support Tech, True Collaboration
• Kelly Hutchinson, Program Coordinator, True Collaboration 

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses

The DAISY award honors those who provide extraordinary, compassionate patient care, clinical skill and leadership. In 2023, we made several improvements to our DAISY recognition program, including a shift to a clinical, nurse-led selection process within the organization’s nursing professional governance structure, increasing frequency from quarterly to monthly, expanding to the Plano campus, having leaders and peers celebrate with recipients during on-unit award presentations, and the addition of three new DAISY awards (Leader, Lifetime Achievement and Team).

This year, 825 nurses were nominated by patients, family members, and other health care professionals, and 27 nurses and one team won for their exemplary work.

• April Castleman, BSN, RN, CPHON, BMTCN 
• Erica Regier, BSN, RN, CPN 
• Abigail Derosier, BSN, RN 
• Jessica Loggins, BSN, RN, CPN 
• Juli Nascimento, BSN, RN, CPN 
• Diane McMahon, BSN, RN 
• Ana Ruiz, BSN, RN 
• Allison McDaniel, BSN, RN 
• Sally Derrick, BSN, RN, CPN 
• Kayla Sparwasser, BSN, RN, CPN 
• Peyton Hasse, BSN, RN 
• Hope Bostrom, BSN, RN, CPN 
• Sean Smock, BSN, RN, CPN 
• Carina Arias, BSN, RN 
• Liliana Marquez Ocampo, BSN, RN 
• Melody Weaver, BSN, RN 
• Allison Bui, BSN, RN 
• Kristen McClain, BSN, RN, CPN 
• Graziella Dutreuille, BSN, RN 
• Tonya Smith, BSN, RN 
• Janel Lin, BSN, RN 
• Tasha Barksdale, BSN, RN 
• Miguel Villalobos, BSN, RN, CCRN
• Devon Johnson, BSN, RN

The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award

The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a nurse who has dedicated their life to advancing the profession of nursing. This award recognizes those whose work has made a significant and lasting impact and has improved the lives of countless patients and families.

• Jonda Leitch, BSN, RN

The DAISY Team Award

The DAISY Team award recognizes teams led by a nurse that goes above and beyond to provide exceptional, compassionate care to their patients.

• Plano Emergency Department

The DAISY Nurse Leader Award

The DAISY Nurse Leader Award was created to shine a light on nurses in leadership roles who create an environment where compassionate, skillful care thrives.

• Caitlin Reaves, BSN, RN, CPN
• Marshall Stephenson, MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN

Publications

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

• Taylor B. Teplitzky, M.D., Ashley F. Brown, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Rebecca L. Brooks, MSN, APRN, RNIC, PCNS-BC, Candice H. Bailey, BSN, RN, published in Laryngoscope titled, “Mortality Among Children with a Tracheostomy”. https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.30123  
• Hema Desai, Courtney E. Jones, Jennifer L. Fogel, Karli A. Negrin, Nancy L. Slater, Kimberly Morris, Lisa R. Doody, Katherine Engstler, Andrea Torzone, MSN, APRN, CPNP, PCNS-BC, Jodi Smith, Samantha C. Butler published in Cardiology in the Young titled, “Assessment and management of feeding difficulties for infants with complex CHD”. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1047951122004024  
• Penny Williams, M.S., BSN, RN, Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC, Tammy Webb, Ph.D., RN, NE-BC, Zara Sajwani-Merchant, Ph.D., RN, EBP-C, published in Nurse Leader titled, “Engaging Beyond the Bedside Nurses in a Large Pediatric Health Care System”.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2023.01.007  
• Lori Batchelor, Ph.D., MHA, RN, CPN, NEA-BC, Pelletier, J., published in Pediatric Nursing titled, “Reduction of health care-associated respiratory viral infections during a pandemic: A case report” 49(1), pp7-11, 20. https://www.proquest.com/openview/1f893a0bbe6696cdfe4a7d77da1e1cb2/1?pqorigsite=gscholar&cbl=47659 
• Mayra G. Garcia, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, EBP-C, Hayden Dutton, MSN, RN, CPN, Bailey Cochrum, MSN, RN, CPN, and Peng Chen, MPH, CPH, BS (2023) published in Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing titled, “Probiotics and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis, Prospective Controlled-Comparison Trial”. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPS.0000000000000385  
• Michelle Caraballo, M.D., Marisa Abbe, Ph.D., Jerithea Tidwell, Ph.D., APRN, PNP-BC, PCNS-BC, Hayden Dutton, MSN, RN, CPN, Mayra G. Garcia, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, EBP-C, Gemmarie Punzalan, BSN, RN, CPN, Alison Axon, BSN, RN, CPN. (2023) published in Journal of Pediatric Nursing titled, “Steering the Titanic: One Tertiary Care Children’s Hospital’s Experience Navigating Safe Sleep for Hospitalized Infants”. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2023.06.011 
• Zara Sajwani-Merchant, Ph.D., RN, EBP-C, Deborah Behan, Ph.D., RN-BC, Chad Swank, Ph.D., PT, Kathryn Daniel, Ph.D., RN (2023) published in Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases titled, “Caregiver experiences of Social Support Following Stroke”. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107253  
• Carol J. Howe, Ph.D., RN, CDCES, FAAN, Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC, Shelby Edmondson, M.A. (2023) published in Journal of Nursing Care Quality titled, “Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Health Literacy Practices in a Pediatric ENT Clinic A Mixed-Methods Study”. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000744    
• Elizabeth Froh, Lindsey Tarasenko, Jennifer Hayakawa, Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC, Danielle Sarik, Teri Hernandez published in Journal of Pediatric Nursing titled, “National Collaborative Maximizes Pediatric Hospital-based Nurse Scientist Impact and Resources through Strategic Networking”. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2023.09.021  

National Presentations and Posters

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

• Vizient/American Association of Colleges of Nursing Clinical Workforce and Nurse Residency Program National Conference:
  • Tiffany Montgomery, MSN, RN, NPD-BC and Jill Hesler, MSN, RN, CPN presented a podium presentation entitled “Pivot or Persevere: Engaging Partners to Collaborate for Program Evaluation” and poster and SPARK presentation titled “Increase Nurse Residency Diversity Through ADN Apprenticeship”  
• American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Conference:
  • Shelley Burcie, RN, BSN and Angelica Morris, RN, BSN presented a poster titled, “Minimal Stimulation as a Nursing Practice: A Qualitative Exploratory Descriptive Study”.
• Synova NICU Leadership Forum:
  • Courtney Campbell, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC, C-NPT; Jeanne Gaines, MSN, RN, CPN, RNC-NIC; Kymeone Lanehart, MSN, RNC-NIC; Lisa Mason, DNP, MHA, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE; David Haggard, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, NEA-BC, C-NPT; and Roumillat, Jessica M.A., LCSW presented a podium presentation titled “LEAP: Leading Engagement Accountability and Positivity”.
  • Rebecca Palmer, RN, MSN, CPHQ; Jerithea Tidwell, Ph.D., APRN, PNP-BC, PCNS-BC; Kymeone Lanehart, MSN, RNC-NIC; Jeanne Gaines, MSN, RN, CPN, RNC-NIC; Sushmita Yallapragada, M.D. MSCI FAAP; Courtney Campbell, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC, C-NPT; and Lisa Mason, DNP, MHA, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE presented a podium presentation titled, “TRACE: A Robust Event Review Process Aimed at Addressing Safety in a Level IV NICU”.
  • Jeri Tidwell, Ph.D., APRN, PNP-BC, PCNS-BC; Rebecca Palmer, RN, MSN, CPHQ; and Charmaine Shaw, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC; Sushmita Yallapragada, M.D., MSCI FAAP presented a podium presentation titled, “Reach Out and Touch Someone: Creating Communication Networks Within a Level IV NICU to Improve Patient Care Delivery”.
  • Jeanne Gaines, BSN, RN, CPN, RNC-NIC; Kymeone Lanehart, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC; Whitney Lewis, BSN, RN, CPN; Lisa Mason, DNP, MHA, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE; and Jerithea Tidwell, Ph.D., APRN, PNP-BC, PCNS-BC, FCNSI presented a poster presentation titled “Sweet as “PIIE”-NICU Family Experience”.   
  • Rebecca Palmer, RN, MSN, CPHQ; Jeri Tidwell, Ph.D., APRN, PNP-BC, PCNS-BC; Kym Lanehart, MSN, RNC-NIC; Sushmita Yallapragada, M.D., MSCI FAAP; and Courtney Campbell, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC, C-NPT presented a poster presentation titled, “Improving the Peripheral IV Infiltrations and Extravasations (PIVIE) Rate Within a Level IV NICU: Interventions and Line Management for Early Identification”.   
  • Alexis Williams, MSN, RN; Jerithea Tidwell, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC, FCNSI; Jeanne Gaines, MSN, RN; Elaine Beardsley, M.N., ACCNS-P CP; and Peng Chen, MPH, CPH, B.S. presented a poster presentation titled, “Implementing a Quiet Room in a Level IV NICU: Evaluating Impact on Nurse Burnout”.
• Society of Pediatric Nurses Annual Conference:
  • Christina Smith, RN, BSN, CPN, CPPS; Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC; and Annie Tolliver, MSN, RN, CPN presented a podium presentation titled, “Reducing Alarm Fatigue Across a Healthcare System”.
  • Misty Daughtery, BSN, RN, CPHQ presented a podium presentation titled, “Instill Confidence and Empower Clinical Nurses to Lead Shared Governance Councils”   
  • Janna Berg, BSN, RN, CPN; Jill Hanks, BSN, RN, CPN; Tera Holland, BSN, RN, CPN; and Heaven Harvey, PCT presented a podium presentation titled, “Bridging Gaps in Our Care of Patients with Autism by Building Better Connections”   
  • Janna Berg, BSN, RN, CPN; Jill Hanks, BSN, RN, CPN; and Tera Holland, BSN, RN presented a poster titled, “Looking Below the Surface: Learning to Recognize Human Trafficking and Raising Awareness by Connecting with Passionate Peers”   
  • Lilivette Velez, BSN, RN, and Kaylan House, BSN, RN presented a poster titled, “Increasing Retention for New Graduate Float Pool Nurses through Mentorship”.
  • Caitlin Roush, BSN, RN, CPN presented a poster titled, “Bringing on-demand Interpretation on-to iPads in Patient Rooms”. 
  • Melissa Ruffini, BSN, RN, CPN presented a poster titled, “Teaming up to Tackle Total Parental Nutrition”.   
  • Christina Reyna, BSN, RN, CPN presented a poster titled, “Creating a Customized Discharge Checklist for the Technology-dependent Population”.
  • Ayehubirhan Shenkute, BSN, RN, CPN, CRRN; and Dawn Penner, BSN, RN, CRRN presented a poster titled, “Neurogenic Bowel Program in Pediatric patients with Spinal Cord Injury”.
  • Karen Barajas, RN, BSN; Madyson Roehrig, RN, BSN; and Priscilla Aponte, RN, BSN presented a poster titled, “L.A.P.S. Not Apps: Evaluating the Use of Electronic Devices in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit”.
  • Hayden Dutton, MSN, RN, CPN; Natalie Denson; Mayra Garcia, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, EBP-C; and Kiele Samuel, MSN, RN, CPN presented a poster titled, “All Eyes on Our Patients: Utilization of a Watcher Program to Prevent Escalation Events”.  
• American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing Annual Conference:  
  • Ashley Sewell, BSN, RN presented a poster titled, “Implementation of Health Literacy Strategies in a Pediatric ENT Clinic”.  
  • Susan Webber, RN, MSN, CPN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN presented a poster titled, “Utilizing Patient-Initiated Call Program to Assist with Self-Care in Pediatric Patients After Hospital Discharge”.   
• Pediatric Endocrine Nurses Society National Conference:  
  • Jennifer Brown BSN, RN presented a poster titled, “Effects of Untreated Hypothyroidism”.
  • Tamera Sigmund, BSN, RN; Linda Jackson, MSN, RN; Murray Raymond, BSN, RN; and Adha Choudhary, M.D., presented a poster titled, “After-Hours Nursing Care of an Ill Child Living with Diabetes”.   
• FULD National Institute Evidence-Based Practice Summit:
  • Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC presented a podium presentation titled, “Adoption and Sustainment of Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection Bundle in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: An Implementation Science Formative Evaluation".
  • Zara Sajwani-Merchant, Ph.D., RN; Erin Hunter-McPhan, BSN, RN; Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ; Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC; and Martha Shaw, BSN, RN, CPN, NPD-BC presented a poster titled, “Safety Precautions Development through EBP for Pediatric Inpatient Setting”.   
• American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association Scientific Conference:   
  • Mayra G. Garcia, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, EBP-C; Hayden Dutton, MSN, RN, CPN; and Bailey Cochrum, MSN, RN, CPN presented a podium titled, “Probiotics and Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea in Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis: Prospective Controlled-Comparison Trial”.
• Texas Clinical Nurse Specialist Annual Conference:
  • Ann Gosdin M.S., APRN, CNS, CPNP-PC presented a podium titled, “Clinical Nurse Specialist Involvement in Promoting Safety of Pediatric Patients Utilizing Safety Huddles”.
• American Organization for Nursing Leadership Annual Conference:
  • Tammy Webb Ph.D., MSN, RN, NE-BC presented a podium presentation titled, “Nursing Leaders Recognize Importance of Beyond the Bedside Nurses”.
• American Organization for Nursing Leadership Professional Governance Leadership Conference 
  • Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC, and Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ presented a podium presentation titled, “The Journey from Shared Governance to Nursing Professional Governance”.
  • Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ presented a poster presentation titled, “Instill Confidence and Empower Clinical Nurses to Lead Shared Governance Councils”.
• International Society for Pediatric Innovation PEDS 2040 Conference:
  • Sunni Yates, MADR, BSN, RN, CCRN-K; Mary Hawes, RN, MSN, MBA; Jamie Becker, Ph.D., ABPP; and Sheena Noland, BSN, MSN, APRN, FNP-C presented a poster titled, “High-risk Behavioral Health Patient Management”.
• World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery:
  • Sarah T. Plummer, M.D.; Sonali S. Patel, Ph.D.; Schiller A, Elhoff J, Smith A, Becker E, Alexandra Birely, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P; Del Grippo E, Alaina K. Kipps, Lay A, Patel T, and Hanke S. presented a poster titled, “Readmissions from a Pediatric Acute Care Cardiology Unit (ACCU): Results from the Pediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative (PAC3) and Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium (PC4)”.    
  • Alexandra Birely, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-P; Lyndsey Hunter-Adamson, M.D.; Sonali S. Patel, Ph.D.; Ashley E. Neal, M.D.; and Alaina K. Kipps, M.D., M.S. presented a poster titled, “Understanding the Current Status and Opportunities in Onboarding Pediatric Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers”.   
  • Andrea Torzone, MSN, CPNP, PCNS; Krista Carey, BSN, RN, CCRN; Amy Hadley, BSN, RN, CCRN; Maddie Herrera, BSN, RN, CCRN; Michelle J. Moore, MSN, RN, C-NPT; Deniro Brown, MSN, RN, CCRN; and Jean Storey, MSN, RN, NEA-BC presented a poster titled, “Clinical Coaching: An Innovative Model to Accelerate Clinical Development”.
  • Krista Carey, BSN, RN, CCRN; Catherine Ikemba, M.D.; Sushmita Yallapragada, M.D.; David Schindel, M.D.; Kymeone Lanehart, MSN, RNC-NIC; Deborah Jensen, MSN, NPD-BC, RN; Deniro Brown, BSN, RN, CCRN; Jerithea Tidwell, Ph.D., CPNP, PCNS; Luis Zabala, M.D.; and Andrea Torzone, MSN, APRN, CPNP, PCNS presented a poster titled, “A Nursing Dyad Model to Optimize Care for Conjoined Twins with Single Ventricle Heart Disease”.
  • Leslie Lewis, DNP, CPNP-AC; Anju Patel, PA-C; Jenny Morris, LSA; Jessica Wright, PA-C; Elizabeth Elias, BSN, RN, MPH; Ryan Davies, M.D.; Camille Hancock Friesen, M.D.; and Andrea Torzone, MSN, CPNP, PCNS presented a podium titled, “Sustained Reduction In Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Site Infection: Single Center Experience Using a Multidisciplinary High-Reliability Team”.  
• Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses National Annual Conference
  • Amy Linton, MSN, RN, CPON presented a podium titled, “How Are We Doing? Exploring Emotional Intelligence in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Teams”.
  • Amy Linton, MSN, RN, CPON presented a concurrent session titled, “How Are We Doing? Exploring Emotional Intelligence in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing Teams”.
  • Janelle Heygster, MSN, RN, CPHON; Kristina Northam, BSN, RN, BMTCN; and Deborah Echtenkamp, MSN, APRN, CPON, FAPHON presented a presentation titled, “Escaping Educational Challenges: Practical Application of Escape Room Learning Strategies for the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse”.
  • Deborah Echtenkamp, MSN, APRN, CPON, FAPHON and Kathy Perko, M.S., PPCNP-BC, CHPPN, CPON, CPLC, FPCN presented a presentation titled, “Facilitated Discussion and Networking with Peers Related to Palliative Care Issues in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Care”.
  • Deborah Echtenkamp, MSN, APRN, CPON, FAPHON presented a podium titled, “Teachable Moments: Memorable Lessons Learned from Our Nurse Colleagues”. 
• National Association for Healthcare Quality Next Conference: 
  • Rebecca Palmer, RN, MSN, CPHQ presented a podium titled, “Improving Coordination with Quality Improvement Through Creation of a Virtual Quality Board”.
• Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Conference:
  • Laura Hatton, J.D., BSN, RN, CCRN, Erin Tresselt, Ricardo Medrano, BSN, RN, CCRN, Donna Taylor, RRT-NPS, Laxmi Raman, M.D.; and Margarita Ramos, BSN, RN, CCRN, presented a podium titled, “Incorporating the ABAS (Adaptive Behavior Development System) to Follow Cognitive and Developmental Milestones of Patients after ECLS”.
• National Association of Neonatal Nurses Annual Conference:
  • Kathleen Ellis, Ph.D., RN, CCRN-K, CNE presented a podium titled, “Influences and Impact of the Microbiome on Infants in the NICU”.
• American Nurses Credentialing Center National Magnet Conference: 
  • Tiffany Montgomery, MSN, RN, NPD-BC; and Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC presented a poster titled, “Transformational Partnerships to Embed Evidence-Based Practice”.
  • Lori Batchelor, Ph.D., RN, CPN, NEA-BC; and Ayehubirhan Shenkute, BSN, RN, CPN, CRRN; Multidisciplinary Fall Team presented a poster titled, “Pediatric Care: Reducing furniture falls with an Image”.   
  • Nicole Bizzack, BSN, RN; Amber Dayton, BSN, RN; Angelica Rodick, BSN, RN; Ashley Collins, BSN, RN; Georgina Hernandez, BSN, RN; and Amber Albiar, BSN, RN presented a poster titled, “Quality Improvement Process to Decrease Time to Antibiotics”.
• Air Medical Transport Conference: 
  • Archana Dhar, M.D., FAAP; and Carol Hasty, M.S, RN presented a podium titled, “Transport Teams in Crisis: A Multicenter Survey of Pediatric-Neonatal Transport Teams That Can Be Applied to Yours”.   
  • Jayme Pemberton, BSN, RN, NREMT-P presented a podium titled, “HIE? That's Cool! What is Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy of a Newborn and How is it Treated?”.
• Children’s Hospitals Neonatal Consortium Annual Symposium: 
  • Rebecca Palmer, MSN, RN, CPHQ; Emilie Vannguyen, BSN, RN; Christopher Sawyer, M.D.; Katie Doerge, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC; Jami Miller, M.D.; Katie Liu, M.D.; Jerithea Tidwell, Ph.D., APRN, PNP-BC, PCNS-BC; Emily Zimmerman, BSN, RN; Kymeyone Lanehart, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC; Robin Pham, D.O., Herrin Charles, M.D.; and Dariya Vedanta, M.D. presented a poster titled, “Optimizing Peri-Operative Glucose Management at Children’s Health NICU”.  
  • Rebecca Palmer, MSN, RN, CPHQ; Courtney Campbell, APRN, NNP-BC, C-NPT; Kathryn Deavilla, Pharm.D., BCPPS; Collin Strunk, Pharm.D., BCPPS; Kymeyone Lanehart, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC; Jeanne Gaines, MSN, RN, CPN, RNC-NIC, NEA-BC; Katie Doerge, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC; Jerithea Tidwell, Ph.D., APRN, PNP-BC, PCNS-BC; Charmaine Shaw, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC; Sharica Whitten, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC; Karisma Patel, Pharm.D., BCPPS, BCIDP; Sarah Firmani, Pharm.D., BCIDP; Magdalena Solecki, BSN, RN; Heather Whiteman, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC; Alice Figueroa, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC; and Sushmita Yallapragada, M.D.-MSCI presented a poster titled, “Managing Sepsis in a Level IV NICU: Collaborating and Engaging Multidisciplinary Teamwork and Discussion for early Identification and Interventions”.
• American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference: 
  • Madison McQueen, BSN, RN; Kelly Bonilla, BSN, RN; and Rebecca Puchkors, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, CA-SANE presented a poster titled, “Are You High? Staff Attitudes and Knowledge Recognizing and Treating Substance Use in Adolescents”.
• Interprofessional Education Collaborative Virtual Poster Fair:
  • Carin Adams, Ph.D., RN, CPN; Lori Batchelor, Ph.D., RN, CPN, NEA-BC; Jennifer Dolinta, Ph.D., RN, CNE, NPD-BC; and Joy Spadchene, Ph.D., RN, CNE presented a poster titled, “Narrowing the Practice Gap: A Collaboration Among Nursing, Healthcare Administration and a Hospital Practice Partner”.

Nurse investigator-led research studies

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

Completed Studies in 2023:

• Minimal Stimulation as a Nursing Practice: An Exploratory Descriptive Study
  • Location: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
  • Shelley Burcie, BSN, RN*
  • Angie Morris, BSN, RN *
• Communicate to CARE in the Pediatric Ambulatory Setting: An Implementation Science Framework Study to Drive Meaningful Practice Interventions
  • Location: Ambulatory Services/ Ear Nose and Throat Clinic
  • Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC*
  • Carol Howe, Ph.D., RN, CDCES, FAAN*
• Adoption and Sustainment of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Bundle in a Pediatric Intensive Care 
  • Location: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit  
  • Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC*
  • Carol Howe, Ph.D., RN, CDCES, FAAN*
  • Lori Batchelor, Ph.D., RN, CPN, NEA-BC
• Nursing Leaders Influence on Clinical Nurses: Impact of an EBP Leadership Development Program
  • Location: Systemwide
  • Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC *  

Active 2023 Studies:

• Unit Interest Survey Instrument Development 
  • Location: Systemwide
  • Tiffany Montgomery, MSN, RN, NPD-BC *  
  • Danielle Walker, Ph.D., RN, CNE*
• Nurses’ Perceptions Regarding Influence over Professional Practice in a Large Pediatric Health Care System
  • Location: Systemwide  
  • Tammy Webb, Ph.D., MSN, RN, NE-BC *  
  • Misty Daugherty, BSN, RN, CPHQ* 
  • Brennan Lewis DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC* 
• Exploration of Central Venous Catheter Protective Devices in the Pediatric Population: A Mixed Methods Study   
  • Location: Gastroenterology
  • Maria Leal, BSN, CPN*  
  • Melissa Ruffini, BSN, RN, CPN*
  • Quineka Smith, BSN, RN, CPN 
  • Lindsey Flores, BSN, RN, CPN
  • Zara Sajwani-Merchant, Ph.D., MSN, BSN, RN, EBP-C 
• Decannulation Predictor Models – Keeping the Trach Safe Instrument Development   
  • Location: Pulmonary Services
  • Rebecca Brooks, MSN, APRN, PCNS-BC*  
  • Danielle Walker, Ph.D., RN, CNE*  
  • Ashley Sewell, MSN, RN, CPN 
  • Candice Bailey, BSN, RN  
  • Christina Smith, RN, BSN, CPN, CPPS 
• Perception of Hiring Managers and Nursing Candidates During the Hiring Process: A Qualitative Study  
  • Location: Multi-site
  • Tiffany Montgomery, MSN, RN, NPD-BC *  
  • Karen Asante, BSN, RN, CPN 
  • Zara Sajwani-Merchant, Ph.D., MSN, BSN, RN, EBP-C 
• Fathers Caring for Chronically Ill Children and Chronic Sorrow  
  • Location: Systemwide
  • Lori Batchelor, Ph.D., RN, CPN, NEA-BC *  
• Child and Parent Pre-Anesthesia Anxiety and Effects on Post-Hospitalization Behavior Change  
  • Location: Pre-Surgical services
  • Ann Johnson, Ph.D., CPNP-PC *  
  • Anu Cherian, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC  
  • Bonita Conley, MSN, APRN, PPCNP-BC 
  • Brenda Fields, APRN, MSN, CPNP-PC 
  • Ashley Smith, APRN, MSN, FNP-C 
  • Heather Sweeney, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
  • Sharon Koruthu, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
  • MacKenzie Ezzell, BSN, RN, CPN     
  • Caitlyn Reaves, BSN, RN, CPN
• Assessing Wellbeing of Pediatric Nurse Leaders Using a Mixed Methods Approach 
  • Location: Systemwide
  • Elaine Beardsley, M.N., ACCNS-P CP *  
  • Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC *    
  • Kathleen Ellis, Ph.D., RN, CCRN-K, CNE * 
  • Mayra Garcia, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, EBP-C    
  • Chelsea Reynolds, MSN, RN, CPN, NE-BC 
  • Zara Sajwani-Merchant, Ph.D., MSN, BSN, RN, EBP-C 
  • Brennan Lewis, DNP, APRN, PCNS-BC, NEA-BC 
  • Amy Six-Means, MLIS 
  • Jennifer Watt, MSN, APRN, CNS 
  • Caitlin Deville, PT, MPT, D.Sc. 
  • Pauline Chen, MPH, CPH, B.S.
• Implementing Health Literacy Practices in Pediatric Ambulatory Care:  A Mixed Methods Study Using the iPARIHS Framework 
  • Location: Ambulatory Services  
  • Carol Howe, Ph.D., RN, CDCES, FAAN *  
  • Penny Williams, M.S., BSN, RN, *   
  • Lindsey Patton, Ph.D., APRN, PCNS-BC *  
  • Emily Carsey, MHA, BSN, RN, AMB-BC 
  • Jordan Gamboa, BSN, RN 
  • Brittney Saldierna, MSN, RN, CPN 
  • Diana Montoya, BSN, RN, CPN, NPD-BC 
• A Quantitative Assessment of the Pupillary Light Reflex in Pediatric Seizure 
  • Location: Neurology  
  • Afsaneh Talai, M.D.
  • Jennifer Watt, MSN, APRN, CNS *  
• Preparing New Graduate Nurses: An Investigation of Nurse Residency Programs on Improving Nurse Quality and Safety.
  • Location: Multi-site
  • Tammy Webb, Ph.D., MSN, RN, NE-BC