Ep. 175 - Med-Surg Nursing Lessons From Unexpected Places

About the Episode

Have you ever endured a difficult moment which resulted in an invaluable lesson? You're not alone. Join the co-hosts and special guest co-host, AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman, as they open up with personal stories, experiences, and nursing lessons they've learned from unexpected places.

This episode is brought to you by Medtronic.

Guest Co-Host

AMSN President Kristi Reguin-Hartman, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, has more than 20 years of experience in acute care nursing, professional development, and advanced practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Her expertise in technology implementation, product management, and clinical education drives her focus on streamlining workflows through data-driven approaches. She started her nursing journey with an ADN from Nassau Community College in Long Island, New York, and completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington, where she authored the 2022 CTHAT Nursing Workload Tool for Medical-Surgical Nurses. Kristi currently works as a clinical transformation manager for Philips Healthcare in the Hospital Patient Monitoring Division and as clinical instructor with East Carolina University. She volunteers for the North Carolina Nurses Association and has served as Director for the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses since 2018.

Meet the Co-Hosts

Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN, is a dedicated med-surg staff nurse and unit-based educator based in South Georgia, with 12 years of invaluable nursing experience. She is passionate about mentoring new nurses, sharing her clinical wisdom to empower the next generation of nurses. Kellye' excels in bedside teaching, blending hands-on training with compassionate patient care to ensure both nurses and patients thrive. Her commitment to education and excellence makes her a cornerstone of her healthcare team.

Marcela Salcedo, RN, BSN, is a floatpool nightshift nurse in the Chicagoland area, specializing in step-down and medical-surgical care. A member of AMSN and the Hektoen Nurses, she combines her passion for nursing with the healing power of the arts and humanities. As a mother of four, Marcela is reigniting her passion for nursing by embracing the chaos of caregiving, fostering personal growth, and building meaningful connections that inspire her work.

Hayley Sweetser, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CPHQ, WTA-C, is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newark, Delaware, who provides support to patients and caregivers within the acute medicine cervice line at ChristianaCare. She is working toward reducing overall patient harm events within the service line through collaboration with bedside nurses, physicians, and other specialties. Hayley has a strong passion for medical-surgical nursing and has spent her whole nursing career in this specialty. She strives to advance medical-surgical nursing practice by encouraging alignment with evidence-based practice.

Eric Torres, ADN, RN, CMSRN, is a California native that has always dreamed of seeing the world, and when that didn't work out, he set his sights on nursing. Eric is beyond excited to be joining the AMSN podcast and having a chance to share his stories and experiences of being a bedside medical-surgical nurse.

Sydney Wall, RN, BSN, CMSRN, has been a med-surg nurse for five years. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Sydney commissioned into the Navy and began her nursing career working on a cardiac/telemetry unit in Bethesda, Maryland. Currently she is stationed overseas, providing care for service members and their families. During her free time, she enjoys martial arts and traveling.

Trish West, DNP, MSN, CMSRN, PCCN, CEN, NEA-BC, FAMSN, is a passionate nurse leader whose career reflects both expertise and a heartfelt commitment to advancing patient care. Trish's credentials include being a Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Progressive and Emergency Nursing, Nursing Executive Advanced, and most recently, induction as a Fellow of Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. She enjoys spending time with her husband Mark and their five children. Her favorite motto, "Never underestimate the difference you can make," truly captures the spirit with which Trish approaches both professional and personal endeavors.