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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 Lab / 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

    Peggy Contrera, DNP, APRN-CRNA, FAANA

    Melissa Patterson, MSN, APRN-CRNA

3) APRN/PA Pharmacology

  • Lipid Management
    Jenna DiBernado, APRN, CNP
    8:00-8:30
  • Obesity Management
    Mary Heine, 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 Lab / 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 Venous Thromboembolism
    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
    Rebecca Reay, MSN, ACNP-BC, CHFN, FHFSA
    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-CMC
    Donna Thompson, DNP, APRN-CNS, AGCNS-BC, CCRN, CHSE, CNE

2) EPS / Cath Lab / 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
    Kathy Gambino, 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 Lab / OR Conference

  • Perfusion's Role in Cardiac Care
    Pat Grady, CCP
  • Anesthesia’s Role in Cardiac Care
    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 Lab / 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
    Patricia Bartley, 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) Innovation in Aortic Care: From Pathophysiology to Intervention
Eric Roselli, MD
9:00 am - 9:45 am 6) HVTI Nursing: A Legacy of Excellence, Innovation, and Resilience
Kelly Hancock, DNP, RN, NE-BC, FAAN
9:45 am -10:30 am BREAK/EXHIBITORS/POSTERS
10:30 am - 11:45 am 7) TAVR vs SAVR
Amar Krishnaswamy, MD
Maria Held, CNS
8) Updates in Heart Failure Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT)
Nancy Albert, PhD, CCNS, CHFN, CCRN, NE-BC, FAHA, FCCM, FHFSA, FAAN
9) Thoracic Surgery: Postoperative Management
Maricar Gomez, DNP, APRN-CNP, RN
Andrew Feczko, MD
Summer Davis, MSN, APRN-CNP, FNP-BC
10) EBP, Quality, Research & Innovation: What’s the difference?
Lee Anne Siegmund, PhD, RN, ACSM-CEP, FAAN
11) Chest X Ray Interpretation
Christine Lynch, DNP, ACNP, CCRN
11:45 am - 1:00 pm LUNCH/EXHIBITORS
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
Haley 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
Kathleen Hogan
Nicole Reagan
Nora Herceg, RN, MSN
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
Angel Capriato, BSN, RN
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 Ethics: Addressing Everyday Ethical Issues in Cardiac Care, Burnout and Moral Distress
Molly Stancik, RN, BSN, PCCN
Loni Adams, MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN-CSC-CMC, CCTC
Georgina Morley, PhD, RN, MSC, HEC-C
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 in the Vascular Patient
Debra Puffenberger, M.S.H.S., PA-C, RVT, RDMS, RT(R)
Lacey Hood, PA-C
10:15 am - 10:45 am BREAK/EXHIBITORS/POSTERS
10:45 am - 11:45 am 33) ECMO Therapy: Ethical Considerations
Derek Meyer, BSN, RN
Rachael Jividen, DNP, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN-CSC-CMC
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
36) Square Circles: Making Sense of Unanticipated Experiences
Dianna Copley, DNP, APRN-CNS, ACCNS-AG, CCRN
Laura Hoeksema, MD, MPH, FAAHPM
37) Preventing Hospital
Acquired Conditions: From Pre-Op to Discharge
Sandy Galvin, RN, MSN, CCRN
Randy Knapnik MSN, RN, PCCN
Kayla Little, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, PCCN
Donna Thompson, DNP, APRN-CNS, AGCNS-BC, CCRN, CHSE, CNE
11:45 am - 1:00 pm LUNCH/EXHIBITORS
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

Christine Jellis, MD
Abigail Brown,
DNP, MBA, APRN, ACNP-C

Jenna Sigmund
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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