Harnessing Innovation to Advance Nursing Practice

April 25, 2025

Overview

Embracing new technologies and evidence-based approaches is essential for enhancing nursing care, increasing operational efficiency, and improving patient outcomes. By integrating into daily practice, innovative projects and research studies conducted at Baptist Health, nurses can adapt to evolving healthcare challenges and deliver more effective patient-centered care. 

Join us to uncover the driving forces that motivate nurses to pursue research, explore the paths they take to begin this vital journey, lead research studies, and discover the valuable resources that empower their success. 

Live webinar only. Please register for Zoom link.

Target Audience

Residents, fellows, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, pharmacists, pharmacy techs, respiratory therapists, administrators, biostatisticians, and other healthcare professionals interested in participating. 

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze the impact of emerging technologies and innovative practices on nursing care delivery and patient outcomes.
  • Establish how-to knowledge related to operationalization and implementation of innovative ideas, fostering adaptability and continuous improvement in clinical practice.    
  • Identify key strategies for integrating innovation into nursing workflows to drive meaningful practice changes at the point of care.

2025 Baptist Health Academic Week

Up to 16.75 CMEs/CEs

The 2025 Baptist Health Academic Week brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators to share knowledge, discuss the latest advancements, and collaborate on improving patient care. Join us in this inspiring week as we engage in a variety of educational sessions, workshops and networking events, all aimed at enhancing clinical skills and promoting lifelong learning.

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Additional information
Bibliography: 
  • Casaburi, R. (2008). A brief history of pulmonary rehabilitation. Respiratory care, 53(9), 1185-1189.
  • Miller, A. G., Roberts, K. J., Smith, B. J., Burr, K. L., Hinkson, C. R., Hoerr, C. A., ... & Strickland, S. L. (2021). Prevalence of burnout among respiratory therapists amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Respiratory Care, 66(11), 1639-1648. https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.09283
  • Sanders, M. (2007). Inhalation therapy: an historical review. Primary care respiratory journal, 16(2), 71-81. https://doi.org/10.3132/pcrj.2007.00017
Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Speaker Credit™
  • 2.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 2.00 Florida Board of Dietitians
  • 2.00 Nurse Practitioners
  • 2.00 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 2.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 2.00 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy
Course opens: 
02/23/2025
Course expires: 
04/30/2025
Event starts: 
04/25/2025 - 10:00am EDT
Event ends: 
04/25/2025 - 12:00pm EDT
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Program

10:00 a.m.Opening Remarks ​
Zuanel Diaz, Ph.D.​ | Assistance Vice President | Interprofessional Education​
10:05 a.m.Welcome & Introductions
Natalie Bermudez, Ph.D., R.N., EBP-C
Nurse Scientist, Nursing & Health Sciences Research | Baptist Health Academics
10:15 a.m.Keynote Address​: Change Is Great…Until It Happens to Me: Leading Change While Innovating​
Jean Putnam, DNP, MS, R.N., CPHQ, NEA-BC ​| Chief Nurse Executive | Baptist Health
10:45 a.m.Baptist Health Innovations Presentation
Empowering Nurses as Innovators: Building Success Stories at Baptist Health​
Carrie Price, BE, MSN, R.N. | Innovation Project Manager | Baptist Innovations
11:05 a.m.Panel Discussion: Nursing Innovation in Motion
Moderator: Nohemi Sadule Rios, Ph.D., APRN​ | Manager | Nursing & Health Sciences Research | Baptist Health Academics
  • Panelists 
    • Oscar Acosta, DNP, R.N., ONC | Clinical Nurse Educator 2 | Boca Raton Regional Hospital
    • Geraldine Lamoglia, MSN, RNC-OB | Clinical Nurse Educator 1 | South Miami Hospital
    • Natalie Bermudez, PhD, RN, EBP-C | Nurse Scientist | Nursing & Health Sciences Research
    • Robert M. Choquette, BSN, R.N. | Director, Ambulatory Surgery | Doctors Hospital
       
11:55 a.m. Closing Remarks
12 noonAdjourn

Venue

Live Webinar
FL
United States

Faculty

Moderator

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Nohemi Sadule Rios, Ph.D., APRN 
Manager, Nursing & Health Sciences Research

Faculty

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Oscar Acosta, DNP, R.N., ONC
Clinical Nurse Educator, Boca Raton Regional Hospital
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Natalie Bermudez, Ph.D., R.N., EBP-C
Nurse Scientist, Nursing & Health Sciences Research, Baptist Health Academics
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Robert W. Choquette, BSN, R.N.
Director, Ambulatory Surgery, Doctors Hospital
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Geraldine Lamoglia, BSN, RNC-OB
Clinical Nurse Educator, South Miami Hospital
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Carrie Price, BE, MSN, R.N.
Innovation Project Manager, Baptist Health Innovations
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Jean Putnam, DNP, M.S., R.N., CPHQ, NEA-BC
Chief Nurse Executive, Baptist Health

Disclosures and Resolution of Conflicts of Interest

Oscar Acosta, Natalie Bermudez, Geraldine Lamoglia, Robert Choquette, Jean Putnam, Nohemi Sadule Rios, faculty of this educational activity, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and have indicated that the presentations or discussions will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose. 

*Ineligible companies - Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

Accreditation

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved for 2 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-1291602, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.

This activity has also been approved for 2 credit hours for Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Dietitians, Pharmacists and techs and Respiratory Therapists. Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.

Available Credit

  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Speaker Credit™
  • 2.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 2.00 Florida Board of Dietitians
  • 2.00 Nurse Practitioners
  • 2.00 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 2.00 Florida Board of Pharmacy
  • 2.00 Florida Board of Respiratory Therapy

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