How does continuous learning and practical experience on the front lines make a difference in transport? Today's episode is hosted by critical care transport trainer, Jena Billig, who sits down with Josh Klute, an expert flight and ICU nurse, who credits specialized Impella training with his confidence and success in transport. Josh recounts his initial challenges and lack of confidence during his first Impella transport, contrasting it with the marked improvement in his skills and confidence after receiving targeted training. Jena and Josh discuss the necessity of continuous education and the value of tailored training in empowering transport teams, ultimately enhancing patient care and provider confidence.

In this episode:

Jena Billig, BSN, RN, CCRN, CFRN, Idaho Springs, Colorado

Josh Klute, EMT, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Often, we are lucky to collaborate with specialists to ensure we can best support our patients, and in this episode, host Shane Turner is joined by Nancy Jaworski, an advanced practice nurse with extensive experience in adult congenital heart disease, to learn about challenges and innovations shaping heart failure care today. Nancy discusses the unique challenges of diagnosing and managing adult congenital heart disease.

She emphasizes the importance of early intervention and the use of advanced therapies to prevent severe complications. Nancy also gives insights into the critical role of transport providers in navigating these complex cases and the necessity for specialized care centers to optimize outcomes. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of right heart failure from a seasoned expert who bridges the gap between pediatric and adult care.

In this episode:

Shane Turner, RN, CFRN, NRP, FP-C, CMTE, Chattanooga, TN

Nancy Jaworski DNP, APRN, PCNS- BC, Hendersonville, TN

In this episode, host Shane Turner gets insight into the world of specialized transport with Lisa Owen, a clinical nurse specialist at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Lisa oversees a unique team dedicated to transporting patients with acute cardiogenic shock and advanced heart failure, requiring sophisticated mechanical support. Lisa shares the rigorous training, teamwork, and communication strategies that equip her team to handle these high-risk transports effectively.

You’ll learn about the ongoing education and collaboration with surgeons, intensivists, and device representatives that are crucial for maintaining high standards of patient care. Plus, Lisa offers valuable lessons and continuous improvement efforts that set her team apart in the field of critical care transport.

In this episode:

Shane Turner, RN, CFRN, NRP, FP-C, CMTE, Chattanooga, TN

Lisa Owen, MS, RN, CCRN, ACCNS-AG, Acute Shock Program Coordinator URMC, Rochester, NY