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Agenda

Sunday, November 10
All times in Eastern Time
7:00 am - 7:45 am REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
7:45 am - 8:00 am Welcome and Announcements
8:00 am - 9:30 am

1) Dimensions in Cardiac Emergencies: An Immersive Experience

  • Welcome and Introduction
    Laura Idzior, BSN, RN, MBA, CCRN, NE-BD
  • Introduction to Acute Coronary Syndrome
    Daelle Waldron-Gearhart, MSN, RN
    Kelly Lichman, MSN, RN, PCCN
  • EKG Interpretation
    Jessica Elliott, MSN, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN

2) EPS/ Cath/OR Conference

  • Opening: STEMI Pathway
    Scott Hantz, MBA, MSN, RN, EMT-P
  • ED
    Steve Dorsey, MD
    Bridget Lambert, RN
  • Cath Lab
    Beka Bakhtadze, MD
    Jason Heiss, BSN, RN
    Dana Mahoney, MSN, RN
  • OR Cardiac/Vascular
    Faisal Bakaeen, MD; Ryan Carter, BSN, RN, CNOR, RNFA;
    Ben Marthey, BA, BSN, CNOR, CRFA; Pat Grady, CCP;
    Iliana Santiago, MSN, RN; Kim Karl, BSN, RN, CNOR;
    Krystyna Howard, BSN, RN, CNOR

3) APRN/PA Pharmacology

  • Lipid Management
    Jenna DiBernado, APRN, CNP
    8:00-8:30
  • Obesity Management
    Kathy Gambino, MSN, CNP
    8:30-9:00
  • Anticoagulation in the Cardiac Patient
    Jessica Reno, PharmD, BCPS
    9:00-9:30
9:30 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

1)Dimensions in Cardiac Emergencies: An Immersive Experience              

  • Mock Code and Open Chest Code
    Migdalia Serrano-Smith, MSN, RN, VA-BC
    Diane Horabik, MSN, RN
    Caitlyn Hendrix, MSN, RN, CCRN
    Kayla Schmidt, MSN, RN
    Rachel Wood, MSN, RN, CCRN
  • SHOK Call
    Sandy Galvin, RN, MSN, CCRN
  • Panel Discussion

2) EPS/ Cath/OR Conference

  • ICU
    Derek Meyer, BSN, RN; Angela Tolone, AGACNP, BC;
    Hanna Duncan, MSN, RN
  • EP
    Dan Young, BSN, RN, CCRN; Dana Mahoney, MSN, RN
    John Walter Rickard, MD, MPH
  • Step-down
    Molly Stancik, BSN, RN, PCCN
    Angela Nelson, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, NP-C
  • Discharge
    Scott Hantz, MBA, MSN, RN, EMT-P

3) APRN/PA Pharmacology

  • Anticoagulation in the in the Vascular Patient
    Melinda Ryan, MSN, CNP
    10:00-10:30
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
    Susan Ospina, MSN, NP
    10:30-11:00
    Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in Heart Failure
    Becky Reay, MSN, CNP
    11:00-12:00
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

1) Dimensions in Cardiac Emergencies: An Immersive Experience

  • Crash Course in ECMO Therapy
    Rachael Jividen, DNP, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN-CSC
    Donna Thompson, DNP, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN-CSC

2) EPS/ Cath/OR Conference

  • An Inside Look at Learning the Complexity of Cardiothoracic Surgery from the Viewpoint of a Surgical Nurse
    Iliana Santiago, MSN, RN
  • Cardiac Surgery and the First Assistant
    Ryan Carter, BSN, RN, CNOR, RNFA

3) APRN/PA Pharmacology

  • Pericardial Disease
    Mary Heine, MSN, CNP
    1:00-1:30
  • Contemporary Hypertension Management
    Luke Laffin, MD
    1:30-2:00
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

1) Dimensions in Cardiac Emergencies: An Immersive Experience

  • Hands-On ECMO Stations
    Rachael Jividen, DNP, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN-CSC
    Donna Thompson, DNP, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN-CSC
    Myra King, DNP, APRN-CNS, ACNS-BC, CCRN-CSC
 

2) EPS/ Cath/OR Conference

  • Perfusion's Role in Cardiac Care
    Pat Grady, CCP
  • Killing Them Softly: The Real Consequences of Hypotension
    Melissa Patterson, MSN, APRN-CRNA
    Peggy Contrera, DNP, APRN-CRNA, FAANA
  • Vascular Surgery
    Kim Karl, BSN, RN, CNOR
    Bryan Kolar, RT (R ) (VI)

3) APRN/PA Pharmacology

  • DM II Management in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Patients
    Kushal Naik, PharmD, BCCP
    2:15-2:45
  • Pharmacology Management in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
    Brittany Tucker, APRN, CNP
    2:45-3:15
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

1) Dimensions in Cardiac Emergencies: An Immersive Experience

  • LVAD Crash Course and Considerations
    Tiffany Buda, MSN, RN, NE-BC  
    Marjorie Urban, CNP
  • Panel Discussion

2) EPS/ Cath/OR Conference

  • Nursing’s Critical Role in the Congenital Cath Lab
    Jason Heiss, BSN, RN
    Joanna Ghobrial, MD
  • Hybrid OR Lead Extractions
    Dan Young, BSN, RN, CCRN
    Thomas Callahan, MD, FHRS, FACC
    Kyle Shafer, MSN, RN, CCRN

3) APRN/PA Pharmacology

  • Management of IVDU and Endocarditis: Antibiotics, Opioids and MAT therapy
    Steve Gordon, MD
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Sunday Evening Recruitment Event: Career Pathways in Nursing: A Panel Discussion

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Monday, November 11
All times in Eastern Time

7:00 am - 7:45 am REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST, & EXHIBITS
7:45 am - 8:00 am WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:00 am - 9:00 am 5) Mitral Valve Disease: Current State of the Art and Emerging Therapies
Marc Gillinov, MD
9:00 am - 9:45 am 6) AACN President Address
TBA
9:45 am -10:30 am BREAK/EXHIBITORS/POSTERS
10:30 am - 11:45 am 7) TAVR vs SAVR
Sara Maret, NP
Amar Krishnaswamy, MD
Maria Held, CNS
8) Updates in Heart Failure: Guidelines and Medical Management
Nancy Albert, PhD, CCNS, CHFN, CCRN, NE-BC, FAHA, FCCM, FHFSA, FAAN
9) Thoracic Surgery: Postoperative Management
Maricar Gomez, NP
Andrew Feczko, MD
Summer Davis, DNP, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN
10) EBP, Quality, Research & Innovation: What’s the difference?
Leanne Siegmund, PhD, RN, ACSM-CEP, FAAN
11) Chest X Ray Interpretation
Christine Lynch, NP
11:45 am - 1:00 pm LUNCH/EXHIBITORS/POSTERS
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 12) Heart & Lung Transplant: Innovations in Organ Preservation (EVLP & Heart in a Box)
Michael Tong, MD —Heart 30 minutes
Kenneth McCurry, MD- Lung- 30 Minutes
13) Management of Substance Use Disorder and Heart Infections in Cardiovascular Patients: Mosaic Program
Betsy Stovsky, RN, MSN
Matthew McWeeny, MSN, CNP
14) Chest Wall Surgery
Daniel Raymond, MD
15) Personal Mastery and Professionalism for Current and Emerging Leaders
Mary Jo Krivanek, DNP, MPA, RN, NEA-BC
16) Cath Lab—Now What? PCI vs CABG
Amir Taraben, MD
Hayley Wagner, BSN, RN, CCRN
2:00 pm -2:15 pm Break
2:15 pm -3:15 pm 17) Lung Transplantation: Coordination of Care Panel
Olivia Gailey, BSN, RN
18) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Emerging Therapies
Milind Desai, MD
19) Peripheral Artery Disease: ACC/AHA Guidelines & Surgical Management
Arivinda Nanjundappa, MD
20) Legal Perspectives: Documenting with a Purpose
TBD
21) Cardiac Diagnostic Testing: What Test When
Christine Jellis, MD
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm BREAK/EXHIBITORS
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 22) VAD 101: Mastering the Basics
Aimee Smith, MSN, CNP
LVAD Team
23) Physician and Nursing Collaboration in Cardiac Quality Improvement
Umesh Khot, MD
24) Vascular Access & CLABSI Prevention
Dale Marsh, MD
Shelly Altizer, MSN, RN, VA-BC
25) Nursing and Ethics: Preventing Moral Distress & Burnout
Molly Stancik, BSN, RN, PCCN
Loni Adams, MSN, RN, CCRN, CCTC
Georgina Morley, PhD, RN
26) Management of the Adult Congenital Patient
Joanna Ghobrial, MD
Rachel Eisenmann, NP
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm AACN LOCAL CHAPTER SESSION: MEET & GREET THE AACN PRESIDENT
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm NETWORKING NIGHT – including Tours and Research/Creative Projects Poster Display

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Tuesday, November 12
All times in Eastern Time

7:00 am - 7:45 am REGISTRATION/BREAKFAST/EXHIBITORS
7:45 am - 8:00 am WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
8:00 am - 9:00 am 27) Social Determinants of Health and Cardiovascular Disease: The Road Towards Healthcare Equity
Lee Kirksey, MD
9:00 am - 9:15 am Break
9:15 am -10:15 am 28) Advances in Transplant Care/Short Telomere Syndrome
Marie Budev, MD
Medicine/Prevention
29) Prevention of Heart Disease: Where Are We Now?
Leslie Cho, MD
30) Carotid Revascularization: Surgical & Medical Management
Jon Quatromoni, MD
Ravi Ambani, MD
31) Panel Presentation: Best Practices for Caregiver Wellbeing
Regina Chandler (workplace wellness)
Derek Meyer, BSN, RN,
Lora Tusing, BSN, RN (Journal Club)
Bethany Hilt, BSN, RN (Lavendar Lounge)
Daelle Waldon-Gearhart, MSN, RN (Lavendar Bag)
32) Basic Ultrasound Interpretation/ECHO
TBD
10:15 am - 10:45 am Break/Exhibitors
10:45 am - 11:45 am 33) ECMO Therapy: Ethical Considerations
Derek Meyer, BSN, RN
Rachael Jividen, DNP, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN-CSC
Georgina Morley, PhD, RN
34) Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome: New Insights & Opportunities for CV Protection
Dennis Bruemmer, MD
35) Management of Aortic Disease: Aorta Surveillance
Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD
Aortic Repair: Open vs Endovascular
Eric Roselli, MD
36) 2nd Victim Phenomenon
Diana Copley, DNP, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN
Laura Hoeksema, MD
37) Preventing Hospital
Acquired Conditions: From Pre-Op to Discharge
Sandy Galvin, RN, MSN, CCRN
Randy Knapnik MSN, RN, PCCN
Kayla Little, MSN
Donna Thompson MSN
11:45 am - 1:00 pm LUNCH/EXHIBITORS/POSTERS
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 38) A Patient Experience: Auto-launch Aortic Aneurysm/Dissection
A panel discussion to optimize patient experience from admission to discharge (Autolaunch process)
Megan Roland, RN
Renee Silverberg, RN
Natalie Salvatore, RN
Christine Jellis, MD
Abigail Brown, DNP
39) Modern Care of Atrial Fibrillation: Medical and Surgical Management
Mohammed Kanj, MD
40)) CTS/Vascular Hybrid Procedures: Treatments for Thoraco-abdominal Aneurysms
Francis Caputo, MD
41) The Dos and Don’t of Social Media
Rebecca Vance, SPHR
Lisa Suydam
42) Nursing Code Blue Review Committee: Improving Clinical Recognition and Response
Kelly Lichman, MSN, RN, PCCN
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm 43) Finding Your Why
Mary Beth Modic, DNP, APRN-CNS, CDCES, FAAN
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm EVALUATION/WRAP UP

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