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ForwardEBP Project Spotlight: El Camino Health
This episode from our Leading EBP Webinar Series provides a practical, real-world example of an evidence-based practice project focused on improving the recognition and treatment of postpartum preeclampsia in the emergency department. Participants will gain insight into the complexities of this condition, as well as valuable lessons learned during the evidence-based practice process.
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Margie Kunz, RN, MSN, CNS, NPD-BC, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Labor & Delivery Margie is a 48-year employee at El Camino Health, beginning her career as a CNA in the float pool. She then worked on the Medical Unit as a new graduate nurse, followed by Critical Care before transferring to Labor & Delivery (L&D) in 1991. She served as a clinical nurse in L&D for over 30 years, except for a 2-year stint when she became an EPIC Order Team analyst. In 2021, Margie became the Nursing Professional Development Specialist for L&D and Maternity, overseeing the professional development of more than 330 nurses. She has served in this role for the last five years and earned her Nursing Professional Development Board Certification (NPD-BC) in 2022.
David deSimone, RN, BSN
Nationally Registered ParamedicDavid has worked in healthcare for 35 years as a prehospital provider, paramedic/ firefighter, critical care & emergency nurse, and education specialist. He currently serves as the Education Specialist for the Emergency Management Team at El Camino Health.
Liliana Pisegna, MBA, BSN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC
Lily has worked in Maternal Child Health for more than 47 years and has 33 years of experience in Nursing Administration. She is currently the Clinical Manager of the Mother-Baby Department.
Yasmine Perdue, RN, DNP, FNP, CEN
Dr. Yasmine Perdue is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice with a background in molecular biology, emergency medicine, and clinical leadership. She owns and operates a functional and integrative medicine clinic in Pleasanton, while also serving as a staff and charge nurse in emergency medicine at El Camino Health. Her career integrates scientific research, advanced clinical practice, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on patient-centered care and healthcare innovation.
Hennessey Ortez, RN
Hennessey is a highly skilled Nurse with 19 years of diverse clinical experience spanning ICU, telemetry, and postpartum care. She actively drives positive change within the Maternity unit by serving as Chair of the Maternity Unit Partnership Council and Co-Chair of the Maternal Child Health (MCH) Unit Partnership Council. Throughout her nearly two decades of service, Hennessey has remained fiercely committed to promoting superior patient outcomes and advancing the standards of patient-centered care.
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Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 Attendance