Staying Afloat with Cheryl Williams

Trauma Systems | Historical and practical perspectives on the MCHS Trauma Program with Andrea Light

[Ep3] Join Andrea Light, MS, RN, EMT, CEN, TCRN, as we dig into the details of the Trauma Program within Mount Carmel Health System (MCHS). We'll talk about the history of trauma at Mount Carmel, specific resources that are available for trauma patients, education opportunities available to nurses within MCHS, and more! Andrea is the Regional Trauma Program Manager for MCHS, the Trauma Program Manager for Mount Carmel East Hospital (MCE), as well as the Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator for MCE. Listen in on this conversation to learn more about: * How has the Trauma Program at MCHS evolved through the years? * How does a hospital become a trauma center? * What are the differences between a Level I, II, and III Trauma Hospital? * What are some trauma education opportunities for nurses within MCHS? * What designates a patient as a trauma patient? * And more! Website Links: * Central Ohio Trauma System (COTS) education [https://www.cotshealth.org/education] * American College of Surgeons (ACS) [https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/] * ACS Trauma Info [https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/] * Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient [https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/quality/verification-review-and-consultation-program/standards/] * Stop the Bleed [https://www.stopthebleed.org/] * Mount Carmel East Hospital [https://www.mountcarmelhealth.com/location/mount-carmel-east] Episode Contacts: * Andrea Light: alight@mchs.com Join your host, Cheryl Williams, MSN, RN, PCCN-K, in each episode to find out more about how you can navigate the complexities of being a clinical float nurse within a healthcare system. Cheryl is currently the FirstChoice Nursing Professional Development Practitioner within the Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio. Email: cherylwilliams@mchs.com Podcast artwork was made with the awesome resources from Canva [https://www.canva.com/] Music for the show was obtained from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/] Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to those saying them, and do NOT represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Trinity-Health or the Mount Carmel Health System. This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this podcast establishes a patient care relationship with you, the listener. The host(s) and guests of this show are NOT your healthcare provider and if you need medical attention, seek an appropriate and qualified professional.

Neuro Nursing | Stroke education and patient care guidance with Amy O'Brien and Holly Helfant

[Ep 2] Neuro patients can be a challenge to manage for any nurse, regardless of how often you are involved with their care. Join Amy O'Brien, DNP, RN and Holly Helfant, MSN, RN, CNS, CNRN, SCRN as we talk about the the education, documentation and other strategies to keep in mind as you stay current on best practices for stroke care within the Mount Carmel Health System (MCHS). Amy is the Neuroscience Program Manager for MCHS and Holly is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Listen in on this conversation to learn more about: * What are the various stroke center designations? * What education requirements are there for nurses who care for stroke patients? * How often should I be doing swallow screens? * Will you need lumbar drain training? * What is the "MCHS - Neuro Extreme" class in HealthStream, and who needs to take it? * How often does patient education need to be documented? * And more! Episode Contacts: * Amy O'Brien: aobrien@mchs.com * Holly Helfant: hhelfant@mchs.com Join your host, Cheryl Williams, MSN, RN, PCCN-K, in each episode to find out more about how you can navigate the complexities of being a clinical float nurse within a healthcare system. Cheryl is currently the FirstChoice Nursing Professional Development Practitioner within the Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio. Email: cherylwilliams@mchs.com Podcast artwork was made with the awesome resources from Canva [https://www.canva.com/] Music for the show was obtained from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/] Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to those saying them, and do NOT represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Trinity-Health or the Mount Carmel Health System. This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this podcast establishes a patient care relationship with you, the listener. The host(s) and guests of this show are NOT your healthcare provider and if you need medical attention, seek an appropriate and qualified professional.

The Nurse's Examen | Reigniting your passion for nursing with Sean Lansing

[Ep 1] The Nurse's Examen is just one of the topics and methods we'll discuss with Sean Lansing, PhD. He is one of the current Mission Leaders in the Columbus, Ohio region for the Mount Carmel Health System. If you have been feeling beyond burned out, and are in need of revitalizing your passion for serving in healthcare - then you'll want to check out this episode with your host, Cheryl Williams! Episode Links: * The Nurse's Examen [https://linktr.ee/stayingafloat?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=362da590-12a1-4101-ab9e-657b2ecc550b] - follow this link to our Linktree page and download the PDF * Mission Integration SharePoint Page [https://mytrinityhealth.sharepoint.com/sites/MissionIntegration-Columbus] - Columbus * Catholic Health Association of the United States [https://www.chausa.org/] (CHA) * CHA Nursing Resources [https://www.chausa.org/nursing/resources/index] Join your host, Cheryl Williams, MSN, RN, PCCN-K, in each episode to find out more about how you can navigate the complexities of being a clinical float nurse within a healthcare system. Cheryl is currently the FirstChoice Nursing Professional Development Practitioner within the Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio. Email: cherylwilliams@mchs.com Podcast artwork was made with the awesome resources from Canva [https://www.canva.com/] Music for the show was obtained from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/] Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to those saying them, and do NOT represent the positions, strategies or opinions of Trinity-Health or the Mount Carmel Health System. This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this podcast establishes a patient care relationship with you, the listener. The host(s) and guests of this show are NOT your healthcare provider and if you need medical attention, seek an appropriate and qualified professional.

Trailer | Staying Afloat with Cheryl Williams

Join your host, Cheryl Williams, MSN, RN, PCCN-K, to find out more about how you can navigate the complexities of being a clinical float nurse within a healthcare system. Cheryl is currently the FirstChoice Nursing Professional Development Practitioner within the Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio. Email: cherylwilliams@mchs.com Podcast artwork was made with the awesome resources from Canva [https://www.canva.com/] Music for the show was obtained from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/]