Vizient/ AACN Nurse Residency Program™ EBP Projects | Patient Care Services / Nursing | Lehigh Valley Health Network
 

2020

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Breathing Exercises, Tarah Killane BSN, RN; Raymond Ocasio ADn, RN; Peter Ondrasik ADN, RN; and Caroline Landes ADN, RN (Poster)

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Hester Davis Scale Education, Amy Kluxen BSN, RN; Madison Brader BSN, RN; and Sophia Bruner BSN, RN (Poster)

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Fall Prevention in Cognitively Impaired Patients, Bryan Kozlowski RN; Jennifer Dill BSN, RN; and Kristen Bray BSN, RN (Poster)

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Use of Lidocaine Jelly for Difficult Catheter Insertions, Ashley Krick BSN, RN; Laura Palmer BSN, RN; and Mi Park BSN, RN (Poster)

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Distractions During Time Out, Kaitlyn Kuhns BSN, RN; Zachary Arruda RN; and Janice Depena RN (Poster)

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Educating on Post pyloric Feeding Tube Insertion in the Pediatric Population, Mary Claire Kunkle BSN, RN and Julia McNally BSN, RN (Poster)

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Reduce the Rate of Lab Errors, John Labiak BSN, RN; Lauren Gabryluk BSN, RN; and Mallory Phelps BSN, RN (Poster)

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Anti-Coagulant Education for Stroke Patients, Christian Lellig RN, BSN; Jodie Mattern RN, BSN; Jenna Murphy RN, BSN; and Christina Rohal RN, BSN (Article)

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Post Sedation Delirium in Pediatrics, Kristina Litonjua RN and Sarah Harshaw RN (Poster)

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Sequential Compression Device Compliance, Deni Losco BSN, RN; Tiffany Weller RN; and Chyvell Stanley RN (Poster)

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Early Ambulation for Open Heart Surgery Patients, Mason Lucas BSN, RN; Rachel Macnamara BSN, RN; Candace Malkowicz BSN, RN; and Emily McDermott BSN, RN (Poster)

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Pressure Injury Prevention, John Ludwick BSN, RN and Alexis Courtrighr BSN, RN (Poster)

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The CIWA Assessment and Education, Jenna Lukach RN, Alessandra Pagnotta RN, and Haley Ragazinsky RN (Poster)

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Integration of Broset Scale and Interventions to Prevent Violencewithin Behavioral Health, Katrina Manning RN (Poster)

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Assessing Patients with Expressive Aphasia, Gracie Martinez RN, Harrison Pham RN, Francesca Sanchez RN, and Madison Schwender RN (Poster)

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Patient Personalized Fall Prevention, Olivia Mennig BSN, RN and Anne Kearns BSN, RN (Poster)

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Continuing Skin Education for RNs, ALexis Merkle RN, BSN; Emily Marshall RN, BSN; and Richard Wertman RN, BSN (Poster)

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Improving Confidence of Medical Surgical Nurses Caring for Patients with Delirium, Carly Minarovic ADN, Aidan Wagenhoffer ADN, and Larose Hajjar ADN (Poster)

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Sequential Compression Device Compliance, Mackenzie Morton BSN, RN; Danielle Thompson BSN, RN; and Hira Shah BSN, RN (Poster)

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Skin Care Bundle, Sarah Muinos BSN, RN; Brianna Shevlin BSN, RN; Caytlin Hertzog BSN, RN; and Kylie Schmitt BSN, RN (Poster)

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Acuity Scale, Josephine Myers RN; Morgan Reduzzi RN; Taylor Ravert BSN, RN; and Daniella Linton RN (Poster)

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PAWSS Assessment Tool and its Impact on Patient Care during Alcohol Withdrawal, Madison Negast BSN, RN and Kerry Dziomba BSN, RN (Poster)

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The Benefits of Team Nursing, Diana Nguyen BSN, RN; Megan Hirschbul BSN, RN; Karly Jurewicz BSN, RN; and Taylor Zerphey ADN, RN (Poster)

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Additional Newborn Weight Implementation, Nicole Nicholas BSN, RN; Honi Trauger BSN, RN; and Kimberly Ward BSN, RN (Poster)

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Pain Reassessment, Jessica Noe RN, ADN; Jennifer Haacke RN, BSN; and Evelin Makos RN, ADN (Poster)

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Hourly Rounding, Debbie Nuttall BSN, RN and Kristin Hamann ADN, RN (Poster)

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To Chart or Not to Chart: Nursing Time Management and the use of Focused Assessment Charting, Luis Pagan-Anderson RN and Emily Robbins BSN, RN (Poster)

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Reducing Urinary Retention in Post-Operative Cesearean Patients, Celine Podlesney BSN, RN; Elizabeth Gurzynski BSN, RN; Savannah Miles BSN, RN; and Gianni Wright BSN, RN (Poster)

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Improving Education on Patient Belonging Documentation in the Emergency Department, Brent Pointer RN, Hayley Robbins RN, Kristie Smerdon RN, Maxwell Kuklinski RN, and Zoe Neuman RN (Poster)

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No Pass Zone, Kaie Ra'oof BSN, RN; Jacob Boumeester BSN, RN; and Ashly Arce RN (Poster)

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Increasing Nursing Awareness and Education During an Opioid Crisis, Alexandra Razzi BSN, RN and Mary Walsh RN (Poster)

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White Noise on MBU, Kathryn Reinhart BSN, RN and Taylor Unger BSN, RN (Poster)

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Spinal Pathway Education, Courtney Reiss BSN, RN; Abigail Dalling BSN, RN; Danielle Dalling BSN, RN; Caitlin Werkheiser BSN, RN; and Karen Pham BSN, RN (Poster)

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Compassion Fatigue, Richard Roller RN; Erin Kellow RN; and Madeline Thurwanger BSN, RN (Poster)

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Just in Time Education, Masiel Sanchez BSN, RN; Melissa Tilson RN; and Christy Tomaszfski RN (Poster)

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Bedside Shift Report in the Emergency Department, Abagail Schneck BSN, RN; Rachel Slane BSN, RN; Victoria Sneeringer BSN, RN; Brianna Lange BSN, RN; and Kaitlyn Willis BSN, RN (Poster)

PHLEBITIS AND INFILTRATION RATES, Caitlin Schoener BSN, RN and Jacquelyn Conover RN (Poster)

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Reducing Pain with Lab Draws and IV Insertions, Jenna Sievert BSN, RN; Hannah Fisher BSN, RN; Sarah Dainauski BSN, RN; and Eve Stangl BSN, RN (Poster)

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Caring for You and Your Smile Oral Hygiene Education at the Bedside, Julia Snyder BSN, RN; Gabriel Velez BSN, RN; and Kenneth Zamarripa RN (Poster)

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THE IMPLEMENTATION OF “FALLING STAR” MAGNETS TO REDUCE FALLS ON 7ANS AND 7BP, Tina Sollott BSN, RN; Christina Duddy BSN, RN; Kara Stanley BSN, RN; Jenna Snyder RN; and Taylor Kwortnik RN (Poster)

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Nurse Satisfaction: Assigning Patients by Acuity, Julie Stine BSN, RN; Cassandra Fitzgerald ADN, RN; Amanda Smith ADN, RN; Jessica Trinidad BSN, RN; and Alyssa Russek RN (Poster)

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The effect of nurse to patient ratios on stress and shift task completion, Cassandra Strawser RN, BSN and Melissa Hosni RN, BSN (Poster)

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My Safety Plan, Kadeshur Strickland RN, Kristin Ballenger RN, Emily Albinson RN, and Pamela Trimper RN (Poster)

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Improving Communication Between Nurses at Shift Change in an Adult ICU, 2KS, Agnes Stypulkowski BSN, RN; Emma Niznik BSN, RN; and Abigail Roselli BSN, RN (Poster)

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Safe Heparin Administration, James Swan BSN, RN; Delaney Haggerty BSN, RN; Anita Laubach BSN, RN; and Cassandra Voegtlin BSN, RN (Poster)

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Intake and Output Charting EBP, Kayley Taylor BSN, RN; Eileen Kenny BSN, RN; and Caleb Saternos ADN, RN (Poster)

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PREVENTION OF SKIN BREAKDOWN IN THE ED, Amanda Tokarick BSN, RN; Jenna Ritter BSN, RN; Donielle Tucker BSN, RN; Harry Sexton RN; and Jessica Sauer RN (Poster)

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Improving Violent Restraint Documentation Compliance, Mary Toolen RN and Jamie Mayeresky BSN, RN (Poster)

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Is Bed Alarm Activated?, Roosevelt Totaye RN, Doris Amo-Mensah RN, Yan Yang RN, and Bonnie Emmett RN (Poster)

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Under Pressure, Audrey Tyler RN, Madasyn Harwick RN, and Karen Crago RN (Poster)

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Wrapping Ice Packs On Post-Op Knee Patients, Fotini Vitoroulis RN; Yarisamell Hernandez-Guzman RN; Yediah Alleyne RN; and Shannon Thomas RN, BSN (Poster)

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Educating Nurses about Alternative and Holistic Approaches Available in Care for Critical Adult Patients, Madison Wagner BSN, RN; Angela Daigs BSN, RN; Abigail Derstine BSN, RN; and Courtney Phipps BSN, RN (Poster)

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Palliative Care Screening Tool Implementation In Progressive Care Units, Amanda Weiss-Raup BSN, RN; Jaclyn Onuschak RN; Sheena Davis BSN, RN; Tracy Beck-Briggs RN; and Kyla Kaczkurkin BSN, RN (Poster)

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Pediatric Burn Care, Kelsey Winger BSN, RN and Anna Numerator BSN, RN (Poster)

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Nurse Mentorship, Fan Xing BSN, RN; Mikayla Dietrich RN; Shelby Lesher RN; and Samantha Johnson RN (Poster)

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LATCH Score Assessment, Adriana Zuniga BSN, RN; Miranda Krout BSN, RN; Erin Howerter ADN, RN; and Rosa Tejeda ADN, RN (Poster)

2019

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“Everyone Needs A Buddy”, Sandra Abouafech BSN RN, Tiffany A. Dobracki BSN RN, Kaela Mangan BSN RN, Patrick T. Newins BSN RN, and Elizabeth A. Wiseley BSN RN (Poster)

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No Pain, All Game, Paige A. Ackerman BSN, RN; Kayla Hartz BSN, RN; Natalie Spanitz BSN, RN; and Ethan J. Xander BSN, RN (Poster)

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Fear of Falling: Can We Reduce It?, Aisha Adams RN; Carl A. Handwerk BSN, RN; Emily Macbride RN; and Tyler Groner BSN, RN (Poster)

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Stroke Alert Pathway, Brittney J. Alphee BSN, RN; Erin E. Ellwood BSN, RN; Christopher A. Hutter BSN, RN; and Sara E. Skinner BSN, RN (Poster)

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“Do you WANT it, or do you NEED it?” Standardization of Doctor’s Preference Cards, Autumn Altemose ADN, RN; Christopher M. Evans BS, BSN, RN; Marybridget Martin ADN, RN; and Sean Wang BA, BSN, RN (Poster)

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Education will Improve Documentation of Intravenous Lines for Registered Nurses, Alexander J. Altomare BSN, RN; Summer Meister BSN, RN; and Jessica A. Randolph BSN, RN (Poster)

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Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, Andrea J. Artesani BSN, RN; Abbey E. Bortz BSN, RN; Sloan Fry BSN, RN; Jonni-Lyn Knerr BSN, RN; and Elyssa M. Yanik BSN, RN (Poster)

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The Impact of Deep-breathing on Anxiety, Anita S. Asnani ADN, RN and Deanna Stoudt ADN, RN (Poster)

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Nurse Burnout in Medical Surgical Units, Cassandra Berger RN, BSN; Lauren Malloy RN, BSN; and Precious White RN, BSN (Poster)

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Reducing Device-Related Pressure Injuries From Naso-gastric Tubes, Suvidha Bhasin RN, BSN; Andrew J. Maggio RN, BSN; and Rose Mazza RN, BSN (Poster)

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Am I Dying? - Advance Directives, Gina Bianco BSN, RN; Shannon Donahue RN; and Carly Gomez BSN, RN (Poster)

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All Hands In For Hand Hygiene, Jillyn Black BSN, RN and Janet Ro BSN, RN (Poster)

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Using Teach-back to Educate About New Medications, Lauren N. Boksan BSN, RN, 5K; Brigid E. Darrah BSN, RN, 6K; and Yovianna Garcia BSN, RN, 6K (Poster)

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SMOKING CESSATION, Megan L. Bowers RN, Lauren J. Lorent RN, Brianna E. Lopez RN, and Mitchell Wytovich RN (Poster)

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I Spy with My Little Eye… an iPad!, Elizabeth Bringhurst BSN, RN; Ashley M. Karinja ADN, RN; and Dina Meaney ADN, RN (Poster)

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PROMOTING NOISE REDUCTION, Christina M. Bucci ADN, RN and Emili Neubauer ADN, RN (Poster)

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Bedside Shift Report, Schennel Bzdek BSN, RN and Taylor Heydt BSN, RN (Poster)

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Compassion Fatigue: “The Cost of Caring”, Hannah Cairl BSN, RN; Larissa Costa BSN, RN; Erika N. Stein RN; Tara L. Heimer RN; and Amanda S. Demczyszyn RN (Poster)

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Increasing Recognition of FAST Symptoms in Stroke Patients, Rhonda C. Carl BSN, RN; Kaityln R. Daniels RN; and Samantha J. Green RN (Poster)

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PURPOSEFUL HOURLY ROUNDING 5J & 4B Pediatrics, Paige Caroff BSN, RN and Erica L. Rau ADN, RN (Poster)

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Increasing Patient Fall Risk Awareness Through Video Education, Olivia V. Cary BSN, RN and Sarah Licata ASN, RN (Poster)

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Environmental Modifications In The Confused Patient, Hannah M. Case BSN, RN; Kimberly Cougle BSN, RN; Kimberly L. Roman BSN, RN; Shirley E. Samson BSN, RN; and Courtney R. Waite BSN, RN (Poster)

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PUREWICK: Can it Save Our Skin?, Kian Caufman BSN, RN; Kate Ferullo ADN, BS, RN, RRT, AE-C; and Natalie A. Wilkinson BSN, RN (Poster)

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Standardized Work to Promote Meal Breaks for Registered Nurses, Kelly Clark BSN, RN,; Megan Ford RN; Kasey A. Gaydos BSN, RN,; Evelynn V. Lienhard RN; and Victoria Ware BSN, RN (Poster)

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Improving Accuracy of Patient Weights, Patricia Combs RN, Sarah J. Mccauley RN, and Deena A. Turek RN (Poster)

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DYSPNEA ASSESSMENT TOOL IN COMFORT CARE, Kathryn A. Comitz BSN, RN; Mindi J. Radcliff BSN, RN; and Blair M. Burris BSN, RN (Poster)

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Don’t Wake Grandpa, Thomas Costanzo BSN, RN; Rachael E. Daly BSN, RN; and Christina Thompson BSN, RN (Poster)

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KEEP THE IV CLEAN, USE SALINE!, Anna Dainauski BSN, RN; Nicole A. Liebeknecht BSN, RN; Emily Luchansky BSN, RN; and Andrew R. Oertner BSN, RN (Poster)

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Baby Nurse Training for MBU Nurses, Joanne Daris RN, BSN; Heather Fitzgerald RN, BSN; and Katie J. Kilcullen RN, BSN (Poster)

Rate of Reglan Administration and its' Side Effects IV push, Kelly Deiter BSN, RN; Kristin N. Hickman ADN, RN; and Kamila Krakornikova ADN, RN (Poster)

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Recycling in ICU, Crystalynn S. Desmond BSN, RN; Destiny K. Disimile BSN, RN; Maria B. Kayrish BSN, RN; and Meredith Kerns BSN, RN (Poster)

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Identification of Human Trafficking in the Emergency Department, Mackenzie E. Dorney BSN RN; Ethan Motsney BSN, RN; Fritzie Manrique BSN RN; and Mallory Stickler BSN, RN (Poster)

Will Attending an Educational In-service About LGBT health Help Emergency Department Nurses Communicate Effectively, and Instill Confidence in Performing a Culturally Sensitive Health Assessment While Providing care for a Patient Who Identifies as Transgender?, Timothy Eckhart ADN, RN; Taylor R. Miller RN; and Fernando Rodriguez BSN, RN (Poster)

Nurse Residency Accreditation: The Tale of Two Journeys, Tiffany C. Epting (Presentation)

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Spread Knowledge, Not Infection: An Educational Assessment of PICC Line Maintenance, Ashley M. Erwin BSN, RN and Anne L. Workman BSN, RN (Poster)

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Clinical Indications for Peripheral IV Catheter Replacements, Liudmila Fedor RN BSN, Charlene Langley RN, and Callie Waldron RN BSN (Poster)

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Decreasing Medication Distractions by Screening Phone Calls, Holly M. Figueiredo ADN, RN; Marissa Marsh BSN,RN; Hailey Warner BSN,RN; and Michala Whitehead BSN,RN (Poster)

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Standardizing Approach of Low Temperatures in Newborns, Megan Finlayson RN, BSN; Charlee Podratz RN, BSN; and Emily Lauriano RN, BSN (Poster)

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BEDSIDE SHIFT REPORT, Sydney Frisch; Alyssa M. Herr RN, BSN; Shayla Lapp RN, BSN; Mckenzie N. Miller RN, BSN; and Arissa Snyder RN, BSN (Poster)

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“I’d rather walk.”, Melissa A. Galloway BSN, RN; Denyese Ali Persad ADN, RN; Lauren Rivera ADN, RN; and Aubree Smith BSN, RN (Poster)

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Effects of Adjuvant Music Therapy and Pain Management on Hospitalized Adult Patients, Tori R. Gollie BSN, RN (Poster)

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Inter-professional Communication Badge Tool between PT and Nursing on a Low Level Unit, Willie A. Gosnell BSN, RN; Rachel Logue BSN, RN; Micky Bowen RN; and Victoria Chan BSN, RN (Poster)

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REDUCE WORKLOAD AND INCREASE SATISFACTION: ACUITY BASED STAFFING, Caitlin Grablewski BSN, RN and Paula L. Mastroianni RN (Poster)

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Improving Stroke Education Compliance, Arianna Guerino BSN RN and Barbara Jane M. Wicker BSN RN (Poster)