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Bender, Crystal, BSN, RN, AMB-BC, & Salmon, Shaniece, MSN, RN. (2025, December). Pass the Torch: Certification and Magnet Advancement. Poster presented at ANCC Magnet Conference, Orlando, FL.
Coton, Lisa*, BSN, RN, CNOR, AMB-BC, & Lopez, Carla*, BSN, RN. (2025, November). Enhancing Post-Operative Phone Call Rates through Improved Post-Op Call Guidelines in Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Ambulatory Burgery. Poster presented at Nursing Consortium Conference, Miami, FL.
Coton, Lisa, BSN, RN, CNOR, AMB-BC, Hernandez, Cecilia, BSN, RN, & Cruz, Reuben, DNP, RN, AMB-BC. (2025, November). Nursing Consortium Conference. Poster presented at Nursing Consortium Conference, Miami, FL.
Dejean, Ruth, BSN, RN, PCCN, Chandler, Jared, BSN, RN, PCCN, Berenguer, Alma, BSN, RN, PCCN, Ruche, Alexander, MSN, RN, & Ballate, Anais, BSN, RN. (2025, October). Enhancing Psychosocial Support Using the PHQ-9 in Postoperative Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Nurse-Led Quality Improvement Project. Poster presented at SOHN Annual Congress and Educational Symposium, Indianapolis, IN.
Garcia, Julio, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Campo, Anely, BSN, RN, Martinez, Gina, BSN, RN, Salmon, Deinier, RN, BSN, OCN, & Smith, Elizabeth, DNP, RN. (2025, April). Role Innovation Staffing Model: Utilizing Admission, Discharge, and Transfer Nurses in Oncology Units. Poster presented at ONS Congress, Denver, CO.
Martinez, Gina, BSN, RN, Garcia, Julio, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Campo, Anely, BSN, RN, Elizabeth, DNP, RN. (2025, April). Enhancing Administration Efficiency of Chemotherapy and Biotherapy with Certified Oncology Registered Nurses in Non-Oncology Units. Poster presented at ONS Congress, Denver, CO.
Iglesias, Lena, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP®, CPN, MacIntyre, Jessica, DNP, MBA, APRN, AOCNP®, FAANP, Vazquez Guerra, Adrienne, MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP®, & Penedo, Frank J., PhD, FABMR, FSBM. (2025, October). Improving access: Breaking barriers to referrals to cancer survivorship clinics. Poster presented at ASCO Quality Care Symposium, Chicago, IL.
Mocoski, Michael, BSN, RN, OCN. (2025, April). Transitioning a Medical-Surgical Unit into a Dedicated Oncology Unit. Poster presented at ONS Congress, Denver, CO.
Shaikh, Sidrah, RN, APRN. (2025, March). Breaking Boundaries in Healthcare: Towards Transformative Patient-Centered Interventions and Improved Clinical Outcomes. Poster presented at Postdoctoral Research Symposium, Miami, FL.
Vanegas, Sandra, BSN, RN, & Castaneda, Gisselle, BSN, RN. (2025, October). U-Turn Team. Poster presented at WOCNext Conference, Chicago, IL.
Presentations
Lawton, Maria, MSN, RN. (2025, May) Improving Patient Outcomes with the Use of Thermal Image to Accurately Detect Pressure Injuries, Presentation at National Teaching Institute for Critical Care Nurses, New Orleans.
Publications
Burke, Olivia M., MD; Bilki, Sophie M., MD; Restrepo, Ana, MSN-Ed, RN, CWON; Garcia, Julio, MSN, RN, NE-BC; Frischholz, Zachary, BSN, RN, WCC; Pire, Ciognay, MSN, APRN, CWON; Sepulveda, Monica; Vera Zuniga, Sandra; Zincone, Laura, BSN, RN, CWCN; Gonzalez, Gertrudis; Cahill, Jay; Guo, Siyun; Thichava, Judith; & Elman, Scott A., MD. (2025). Prospective Evaluation of Thermographic Imaging for Early Detection of Pressure Injuries: A Follow-Up Study. Wound Repair and Regeneration.
Philipp, Lisa, DNP, RN, OCN, Velozo, Alexandra, MSN, RN, CCM, Scott, Aja, MS, PMP, & Pizzolato, Joseph, MD, MBA. (2025). Impact of a Proactive Patient Assistance Program for Diverse Ambulatory Oncology Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship, 16(9).
2025 UHealth Virtual Poster Fair
Barcan, Daniela, BSN, RN. (2025, October–November). Preventing Falls in Retina Clinic. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Budyszewick, Rebecca, MSN, RN. (2025, October–November). Cultural Care Foundation in Healthcare. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Cabrera, Nury, BSN, RN, CRNO, & Pineda, Dayana, MSN, BSA. (2025, October–November). Uveal Melanoma. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Carina, Victoria, BSN, RN, AMB-BC. (2025, October–November). Benefits of Palliative Care in EndofLife Patients. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Coton, Lisa*, BSN, RN, CNOR, AMB-BC, & Hernandez, Cecilia*, BSN, RN. (2025, October–November). Enhancing Response Times in Rapid Response Calls by Optimizing Supply Closet at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Ambulatory Surgery and Inpatient Unit. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Coton, Lisa, BSN, RN, CNOR, AMB-BC, & Lopez, Carla, BSN, RN, AMB-BC. (2025, October–November). Enhancing PostOperative Phone Call Rates Through Improved PostOp Call Guidelines in BPEI Ambulatory Surgery. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Daroytthy, Yamile, BSN, RN. (2025, October–November). Pet Therapy for Health Care Workers. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Diaz, Nicole Elizabeth*, BSN, RN. (2025, October–November). Reducing Preoperative Anxiety: EvidenceBased Nursing Interventions in the Preoperative Setting. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Dubois, Joanne, BSN, RN. (2025, October–November). Benefits of Glucose Monitoring. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Elshazly, Mona, MSN, RN. (2025, October–November). Incorporating Wellness Rooms Within Health Care Organizations for Nurses and Caregivers to Increase Overall WellBeing and Improve Outcomes. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Ferry, Nicole, BSN, RN. (2025, October–November). Physical Benefits of Pranayama (Yogic Breath). Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Gozum, Randa*, BSN, RN. (2025, October–November). Musical Musings from Med Surg: Using Music as a Transformational Energy Exchange to Create a Nurturing and Healing Environment in the Transpersonal Caring Moment. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Guzman, Amber, BSN, RN. (2025, October–November). Nursing Interventions for Managing Cancer Pain: Supporting Patients Through the Journey. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
McCoy, Maryam*, MSN, RN, CRNO. (2025, October–November). Enhancing Patient Understanding of PostPupil Dilation Effects to Reduce Emergency Department ReVisits and Improve Patient Satisfaction. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Milan, Maria, BSN, RN. (2025, October–November). Pain Assessment Guidelines. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Ocasio, Luzedy, BSN, RN; Sandoval, Carlos, MS, MA; & Almanzar, Maria, BS, CCRP. (2025, October–November). Advancing Clinical Research Science, Supporting Investigators, and Delivering Safe, HighQuality Care to Research Participants. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
Pavich, Nicole, MSN, APRN, FNPBC. (2025, October–November). Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring Improves Minor OR Surgical Patient Satisfaction at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Poster presented at the UHealth Virtual Poster Fair, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Miami, FL (virtual).
*2025 Virtual Poster Fair Winner