In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Jordan Tyczka.

Jordan is currently the director of trauma services at Inova Loudoun Hospital, which is a Level III trauma center in Leesburg, VA. Since starting her nursing career in 2007, Jordan has worked in various Level I and Level II trauma centers along the east coast. She has obtained her master’s degree in nursing education and served as the clinical nurse educator for trauma services prior to her current role.

During her time in the educator role, Jordan achieved her TCRN and helped 50 other nurse co-workers attain their TCRN certifications as well.

Come along as Janie Schumaker, Michael Dexter, and Hollye Briggs talk with Jordan about her career in trauma nursing and recently being selected as the 2023 Distinguished Trauma Certified Registered Nurse. Come join in on this celebration conversation.

This episode is called “No Escaping this Distinguished Nurse: Spotlight on 2023 Distinguished TCRN Award Winner.”

Jordan can be reached on LinkedIn @JordanTyczka.

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Kayleigh Summers.

Kayleigh Summers is a licensed clinical social worker and private practice owner in Downingtown, PA. Kayleigh uses her training as a licensed therapist and her own experience as an Amniotic Fluid Embolism survivor to treat and support families experiencing perinatal trauma.

Kayleigh has created thriving birth trauma support communities through Instagram and TikTok, as well as her podcast, where she provides connection, story sharing, and resources to support those experiencing birth and other trauma.

Come along as Michael Dexter and Hollye Briggs talk with Kayleigh about her lived experiences and current passion for perinatal trauma. Kayleigh offers some great insight and advice during this meaningful conversation.

This episode is called “Speak Now with the Birth Trauma Mama.”

Kayleigh Summers can be reached on Instagram and TikTok @thebirthtrauma_mama and on her website: https://thebirthtraumamama.com/

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Kris Ramos.

Kris Ramos is a master’s prepared registered nurse and paramedic with a broad base of critical care experience including ground and air ambulance prehospital care, adult and pediatric emergency departments, pediatric cardiovascular intensive care, PICU, NICU, hemodialysis, and leadership roles.

Come along as Michael Dexter and Hollye Briggs talk with Kris about his career in prehospital medicine and nursing. Kris has been instrumental in moving the benchmarks for pediatric prehospital care and offering the most up-to-date continuing education.

This episode is called “Walking the Line for quality pediatric prehospital care.”

Kris Ramos can be reached via LinkedIn @Kris-Ramos and through the Phoenix Children’s EMS and Prehospital Care Conference website (ems.phoenixchildrens.org).

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Sean Fox.

Dr. Sean Fox is a Professor of Emergency Medicine and of Pediatrics as well as the Program Director of the Emergency Medicine Residency at Carolinas Medical Center. He works half his shifts in the Pediatric ED and the other half in the Adult ED. Since his time at the University of Maryland, when he served as a Chief Resident, Sean has been passionate about both clinical care and medical education. In 2014 he won the American College of Emergency Physicians’ (ACEP’s) National Emergency Medicine Faculty Teaching Award. 

Currently, while he educates the next generation of Emergency Physicians in North Carolina, Sean has partnered with other educators across the U.S. to craft national educational courses and curriculum. Dr. Fox spends his spare time generating and managing several educational websites geared toward the practice of emergency medicine.

Come along as Michael Dexter and Hollye Briggs talk with Sean about his career in emergency medicine where he specialized in both adult and pediatrics. Sean has some great morsels of advice and recommendations in this conversation.

This episode is called “Inconceivable! From emergency medicine to podcast producer.”

Sean Fox can be reached on Twitter and Instragram @PedEMMorsels and @EMGuidewire

Dr. Fox’s website recommendations: www.pedemmorsels.com, www.emguidewire.com, www.cmcecg.com, www.mededmasters.com, www.cmcedmasters.com

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Carole Covey.

Carole Covey has worked in various roles within healthcare over the past 15 years, ranging from ED to ICU, trauma to flight nursing, pre-hospital to administration and lots of in between. She has a passion for education, leadership and serving those in vulnerable populations. During 2020, Carole focused her efforts on emergency response and humanitarian aid services from Florida to California. She is currently the Medical Services Manager with AECOM, working on a large-scale project involving pediatric and adolescent care.

Carole holds multiple certifications including the CEN and CFRN. She is also a student, working on a dual master’s degree program in nursing and business administration.

Come along as Michael Dexter and Hollye Briggs talk with Carole about her journey in emergency nursing which has led her to her current role planning and organizing healthcare to meet the needs of a very vulnerable patient population-unaccompanied minors from the US borders. 

This episode is called “Next thing you know: ED nursing to hospital contracts and design.”

Carole Covey can be reached on LinkedIn @CaroleCovey & Facebook @Carole.A.Covey.

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Travis McCall.

Dr. Travis McCall obtained his MSN in 2013 from Vanderbilt University specializing in ED education and earned his Doctor of Philosophy in 2021 from the University of Tennessee College of Nursing with a graduate minor in Epidemiology in Public Health. His dissertation focused on secondary traumatic stress and promotion of nurse welfare.

Travis has over 15 years of experience across the emergency spectrum from pre-hospital to his current roles as an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and as a Flight Nurse Practitioner with Vanderbilt LifeFlight. Travis is passionate about advancing nurse welfare through education and the promotion of peer- and self-care, and his research on these topics have been published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing, the Journal of Trauma Nursing, and the Air Medical Journal.

Come along as Janie Schumaker and Hollye Briggs talk with Travis about his career and research into compassion fatigue and secondary trauma. His motivation for change is certainly matched well by his compassion for those serving in healthcare with him.

This episode is called “Digging into Research: growing compassion satisfaction.”

Travis McCall can be found on Twitter @WTravisMcCall.

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Caitlin Parker..

Caitlin Parker is a Certified Child Life Specialist at Atrium Health Levine Children's in Charlotte, NC. In her 13-year career at Levine's, she has worked in various roles across multiple service lines in pediatric and adult populations. She is driven by a passion for enhancing family nuclei coping and advocacy in the hospital setting that will carry over to better physical, emotional, and psychosocial outcomes for the trajectory of their health journey.

Whether it is a child's first visit to the ED or their 30th admission, Caitlin believes in recognizing and impacting the momentous touchpoints during these visits, which will support the development and wellbeing of the whole family. These moments are where you will find Certified Child Life Specialist, like Caitlin, doing their best work.

Come along as Michael Dexter and Hollye Briggs talk with Caitlin about her career as a Certified Child Life Specialist. Her compassion and insight are sure to uplift and make a lasting impact.  

This episode is called “Living with Purpose as a Child Life Specialist.”

Website resources recommended by Caitlin:

Child Life Program | Levine Children's Hospital | Atrium Health

Association of Child Life Professionals @Home (childlife.org)

Caitlin Parker can be reached via email at: [email protected]

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Jonah Pregulman.

Jonah has been a nurse since 2016, having initially obtained his BSN from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. He earned his MSN from Capella University with a specialization in Informatics in 2020.

Jonah specializes in emergency, flight, and critical care transport. Jonah has also achieved all 5 BCEN certifications. He is a Nationally Registered Paramedic with a variety of EMS experience spanning over 10 years in 911, IFT and special event EMS. His work history includes various exotic locations such as Guam, Hawaii, Antarctica, and other international locations. 

Come along as Michael Dexter and Hollye Briggs talk with Jonah about his career in flight nursing from the US to nearly every continent on the globe. Jonah has advice and insight packed and ready to go. 

This episode is called “Where in the world is Jonah?”

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Jacob Miller.

Jacob Miller is a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nationally Registered Paramedic with a background in flight, critical care transport, and emergency nursing, in addition to over 15 years of EMS practice. Jacob received his Master of Science in acute care from the University of Maryland, a post-master’s certificate in advanced flight nursing from Case Western Reserve University, and his Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Cincinnati.

Jacob currently works as a clinical educator and critical care transport clinician in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jacob holds multiple certifications including the CFRN and CTRN from BCEN. He is active in several professional organizations including serving as an at-large director on the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association board of directors, chair of the Emergency Nurses Association’s advanced practice advisory council, and co-chair for the EMS Special Interest Group with the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners. One of Jacob’s recent accomplishments is being accepted as a Fellow in the Academy of Emergency Nursing.

Come along as Michael Dexter and Hollye Briggs talk with Jacob about his career in flight nursing to his latest adventures in advanced practice and all things education. Jacob is serving up lots of advice and insight.  

This episode is called, “Professionalism any way you slice it!”

Jacob Miller can be reached through the following platforms:

Website: www.JacobMillerACNP.com    

Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn - @JacobMillerACNP

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend Steven Malarchick.

Steven Malarchick began his career in prehospital care as an EMT-basic progressing to a Paramedic. His medic career included roles as the Regional EMS Coordinator for Colorado as well as offshore work on a deep-water drill ship and as public safety Director for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe. He became a nurse in 2003, starting in the emergency department and moving into flight. Steven continued his nursing education becoming a family nurse practitioner in 2021 and continues to fly as a flight NP.

Steven enjoys teaching in all its forms: from online to classrooms, conference stages to podcasts.

Come along as Michael Dexter and Hollye Briggs talk with Steven about his career in flight & nursing to becoming a living donor which had him in the patient role and gaining new perspectives. Steven is setting a new standard for giving back.  

This episode is called, “Exponential Impact: From flight nursing to organ donation.”

Steven Malarchick can be reached through the following platforms:

Facebook/Instagram: @StevenMalarchick