Research

Research Studies Completed in 2024 or Currently Active  

Authorship & Presentations

Authorship

Aktan, N., Blumenfeld, J., Schafer, R., Dorson, C., & Nocella, J. Urban green space and perinatal health inequities in the US: A literature review. Journal of Perinatal Education. Vol 33 Issue 2, April 2024.

Elmann, N. Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Easy. 5th edition. Chapter Contributor. Wolters Kluwer. Published October 2024.

Ross, S. Direct to Computed Tomography (CT) Protocol and Impact on Door-To-Needle Time: A Systemic Review. Journal of Nursing Practice Applications & Review of Research. Vol 14 Issue 1, January 2024.

Weinberg, B., & Lagasi, D. Successful Partnership Raises Central Processing Standards and Quality. AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo. Digital, September 2024.

Santana-Joseph, S., and Lamo, A. Getting a Colonoscopy at The Valley Hospital. An American Society of Clinical Oncology Journal. Vol 20 Issue 10, Oct 2024.

Podium Presentations

Rebeca Basso, DNP, MAS, RN, CEN, CPEN, EMT-B, NEA-BC, Chelsey Lupica, MSN, RN, CEN, FNP-C, HN-BC, and Dr. Peter Lee. “Harmony in the ED: Physicians and Nurses Unite for Optimal Care.” Presented at: Emergency Nursing 2024, Las Vegas, Nevada. September 6, 2024.

Lora Bognar, PhD, RN, APN, NE-BC. “Leadership Vibe Research Presentation.” Presented at: NJ Council of Magnet Organizations Meeting, New Brunswick, New Jersey. December 13, 2024.

Caitlin Ciallella, DNP, APN, AGACNP-BC. “Caring for Your Body & Mind: Living With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Disease.” Presented at: The Valley Hospital, Paramus, New Jersey. December 11, 2024.

DeAnna Kearney, MSN, BSN, RN, CAPA, and Jacqueline Gardocki, MBA, MSN, BSN, RN, CNOR, CASC. “Leadership strategies to increase staff satisfaction and engagement.” Presented at: AORN Global Surgical Conference and Leadership Summit, Nashville, Tennessee. March 9, 2024. 

DeAnna Kearney, MSN, BSN, RN, CAPA, and Jacqueline Gardocki, MBA, MSN, BSN, RN, CNOR, CASC. “Leadership Strategies to Increase Staff Satisfaction and Engagement.” Presented at: OSU Healthcare Wellness Conference, Columbus, Ohio. October 23, 2024.

DeAnna Kearney, MSN, BSN, RN, CAPA, and Jacqueline Gardocki, MBA, MSN, BSN, RN, CNOR, CASC. “Leadership Strategies to Increase Staff Satisfaction and Engagement.” Presented at: NYSGE 48th Annual New York Course, New York, N.Y. December 10, 2024.

Kathleen McDonough, MSN, NI-BC, CPHIMS. “Setting the Foundation: Operational Planning Essentials for Launching a Hospital, Ambulatory Service or New Department.” Presented at: Healthcare Design Conference + Expo, Indianapolis, Indiana. October 5, 2024.

Caroline Meza, PhD, RN, CEN, NPD-BC, AHN-BC. “When the Right Words Matter the Most in the Pediatric Emergency Department.” Presented at: Eastern Nursing Research Society 36th Annual Scientific Session, Boston, Massachusetts. April, 4, 2024.

Natalia Miniatis, BSN, RN. “Open Bay Design vs Single Family Rooms in the NICU.” Presented at: The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey. January 18, 2024.

Magdalena Panek, FNP-C. "Renal Artery Sympathetic Denervation for Treatment of Hypertension – A New Complementary Treatment for High Blood Pressure." Presented at: Valley Advanced Practice Providers in Cardiology (virtual). December 2024.

Tara Pattermann, MSN, RN, HN-BC. “Compassionate Care for Staff Using an Integrative Code Lavender Team.” Presented at: The Valley Hospital EBP Symposium, Ridgewood New Jersey. January 5, 2024. 

Taylor Thieme, BSN, RN. “New Graduate Nurses' Experiences with Death and Dying.” Presented at: The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey. February 2, 2024.

Bonnie Weinberg, MSN, RN, CNOR, and Donna Lagasi, RN, BSN, MS-HCM, CNOR. “Successful Partnership Raises Central Processing Standards and Quality.” Presented at: AORN Virtual. March 4, 2024.

Poster Presentations

Kathryn Amaisse, BSN, RN, CMSRN, and Hannah Hughes, RN. “Preparing Pediatric Patients for Surgery Through Video Education.” Presented at: AORN, Nashville, Tennessee. March 2, 2024.

Jaclyn Annunziata, RN BSN HN-BC. “Compassionate Care for Staff Using an Integrative Code Lavender Team.” Presented at: Interprofessional Research and EBP Symposium, The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey. January 5, 2024.

Abby Golden, MA, BSN, RN, HN-BC, CDE, CTTS, and Tara Pattermann, MA, BSN, RN, HN-BC. “Live Well-Work Well with Wellness Wednesday.” TVH EBP Symposium, Ridgewood New Jersey. January 5, 2024.

Jason Gruia, MSN, RN-BC; Josephine Bodino, DNP, MPA, RN, NEA-BC, HN-BC; and DeAnna Kearney, MSN, RN CAPA. “Impact of Care and Retention Rounds on Turnover Rate.” Presented at: Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey 2024 Annual Meeting & Conference, Princeton, New Jersey. May 5, 2024. 

Amanda Hubschman, MSN, RN, BSN, CEN. “Early Recognition of Pediatric Clinical Deterioration to Prevent Transfer to Higher Level of Care.” Presented at: Organization of Nurse Leaders-NJ, Princeton, New Jersey. June 7, 2024. 

Laura Lo Presti, MSN, RN, AGNP-C, OCN. “Helping Novice Oncology RNs Administer Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy in an Acute Care Setting.” Presented at: Oncology Nursing Society Congress, Washington, DC. April 25, 2024.

Kathleen McDonough, MSN, NI-BC, CPHIMS. “Setting the Foundation: Operational Planning Essentials for Launching a Hospital, Ambulatory Service or New Department.” Presented at: Healthcare Design Conference + Expo, Indianapolis, Indiana. October 5, 2024. 

Tara Pattermann, MA, BSN, RN, HN-BC. “Nurses Perceived Preparedness for Coping Through Crisis: The Impact of Attending a Holistic Program and Obtaining Board Certification.” TVH EBP Symposium, Ridgewood New Jersey. January 5, 2024.

Lauren Piech, DNP, MPH, RN, NI-BC, NEA-BC, HN-BC. “Right Alerts to the Right People at the Right Time: Redesigning Alarm Notifications.” Presented at: ANIA 2024 Conference, Chicago, Illinois. May 9, 2024.

Komal Saggu, MSN, APN-C, CWOCN; Jennifer Polizzano, MSN, APN-C, CWOCN; Rosaleen Pachella, MSN, RN, CWOCN; Patricia Dignam, BSN, RN, CWOCN; Kelly Rainville, MSN, RN, CWOCN; Ellen McDonald, MSN, RN, CWOCN; and Katherine Ellis, BSN, RN, CWOCN. “WOC Team as Subject Matter Experts in Support Surface Selection for New Acute Care Hospital.” Presented at: Northeast Region Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society, Hershey, Pennsylvania. October 12, 2024. 

Sobeida Santana-Joseph, MSN, MBA, RN, NE-BC, OCN, and Antoneta Lamo, MPAS, PA-C. “Getting a Colonoscopy at The Valley Hospital.” Presented at: American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Symposium, San Francisco, California. September 28, 2024.

Bonnie Weinberg, MSN, RN, CNOR. “Perioperative RN Engagement and Post-Op Visits.” Presented at: AORN, Nashville, Tennessee. March 2, 2024.

Bonnie Weinberg, MSN, RN, CNOR, and Donna Lagasi, RN, BSN, MS-HCM, CNOR. “Successful Partnership Raises Central Processing Standards and Quality.” Presented at AORN, Nashville, Tennessee. March 2, 2024.