Navigating Health Care Careers: Chart Your Path from High...

Navigating Health Care Careers: Chart Your Path from High School to Health Care

Welcome to the 2025 WakeMed health care careers conference for high school students Navigating Health Care Careers: Chart Your Path from High School to Health Care!

In order to participate in this event on Friday, March 14, 2025, you must be invited by an event coordinator, and you must have a full schedule of 8 sessions. To be invited to this event, please have a parent sign the WakeMed consent form and email the form to WorkforceDevelopment@wakemed.org.

Friday, March 14th is a WCPSS traditional calendar teacher workday. If your school does not follow this calendar, you may elect to seek an excused absence from your school’s administration to attend this educational event.

Please email WorkforceDevelopment@wakemed.org with additional questions.

8:30am EDT

Mobile Critical Care Services – Healthcare on Wheels

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am EDT

Back of Andrews Center

During this session, we will explain the various positions employed within our department and the services we provide to our patients. We will also have some of the equipment that we use on display.

WakeMed's Mobile Critical Care Services provides hospital-to-hospital transport for critically ill patients in support of our Level I Trauma Center, Heart Center, Children's Emergency Departments and Emergency Response.
From ground transport to disaster preparedness and response, our team of highly trained professionals stands ready to serve at a moment's notice.
One of the state's busiest inter-facility transport services, WakeMed's comprehensive Critical Care Services includes and impressive fleet of vehicles and transports an average of 600 critically ill patients each month.
Come join us!

Speakers

Tiffany Armstrong

Critical Care Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Laura Harrison

Critical Care RN/Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Dana Woodard

AEMT, Continuing Education Program Assistant, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Elaina Caine

Critical Care RN, Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Back of Andrews Center

Emergency Medicine

8:30am EDT

The Emergency Department: It’s like a box of chocolates!

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am EDT

When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!

Speakers

Morgan Rosser

Charge Nurse, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →

Sidnie Garner

Charge RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips

Alyssa Yates

RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Sally Duffy

Emergency Room RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →

Barry Swanner

Nurse Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Room 1

Emergency Medicine

8:30am EDT

Trauma Team to OR 5!

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am EDT

Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Come by OR 5 to observe a trauma surgical team in action. Watch how each team member plays an integral part in caring for a surgical patient and hear the educational journey that helped them become part of the OR Trauma Team.

Speakers

Jules Hoffman

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Brook Buck

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Emergency Medicine

8:55am EDT

Mobile Critical Care Services – Healthcare on Wheels

Friday March 14, 2025 8:55am - 9:15am EDT

Back of Andrews Center

During this session, we will explain the various positions employed within our department and the services we provide to our patients. We will also have some of the equipment that we use on display.

WakeMed's Mobile Critical Care Services provides hospital-to-hospital transport for critically ill patients in support of our Level I Trauma Center, Heart Center, Children's Emergency Departments and Emergency Response.
From ground transport to disaster preparedness and response, our team of highly trained professionals stands ready to serve at a moment's notice.
One of the state's busiest inter-facility transport services, WakeMed's comprehensive Critical Care Services includes and impressive fleet of vehicles and transports an average of 600 critically ill patients each month.
Come join us!

Speakers

Tiffany Armstrong

Critical Care Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Laura Harrison

Critical Care RN/Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Dana Woodard

AEMT, Continuing Education Program Assistant, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Elaina Caine

Critical Care RN, Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 8:55am - 9:15am EDT
Back of Andrews Center

Emergency Medicine

8:55am EDT

The Emergency Department: It’s like a box of chocolates!

Friday March 14, 2025 8:55am - 9:15am EDT

When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!

Speakers

Morgan Rosser

Charge Nurse, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →

Sidnie Garner

Charge RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips

Alyssa Yates

RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Sally Duffy

Emergency Room RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →

Barry Swanner

Nurse Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 8:55am - 9:15am EDT
Room 1

Emergency Medicine

8:55am EDT

Trauma Team to OR 5!

Friday March 14, 2025 8:55am - 9:15am EDT

Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Come by OR 5 to observe a trauma surgical team in action. Watch how each team member plays an integral part in caring for a surgical patient and hear the educational journey that helped them become part of the OR Trauma Team.

Speakers

Jules Hoffman

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Brook Buck

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 8:55am - 9:15am EDT
Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Emergency Medicine

9:20am EDT

Mobile Critical Care Services – Healthcare on Wheels

Friday March 14, 2025 9:20am - 9:40am EDT

Back of Andrews Center

During this session, we will explain the various positions employed within our department and the services we provide to our patients. We will also have some of the equipment that we use on display.

WakeMed's Mobile Critical Care Services provides hospital-to-hospital transport for critically ill patients in support of our Level I Trauma Center, Heart Center, Children's Emergency Departments and Emergency Response.
From ground transport to disaster preparedness and response, our team of highly trained professionals stands ready to serve at a moment's notice.
One of the state's busiest inter-facility transport services, WakeMed's comprehensive Critical Care Services includes and impressive fleet of vehicles and transports an average of 600 critically ill patients each month.
Come join us!

Speakers

Tiffany Armstrong

Critical Care Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Laura Harrison

Critical Care RN/Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Dana Woodard

AEMT, Continuing Education Program Assistant, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Elaina Caine

Critical Care RN, Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 9:20am - 9:40am EDT
Back of Andrews Center

Emergency Medicine

9:20am EDT

The Emergency Department: It’s like a box of chocolates!

Friday March 14, 2025 9:20am - 9:40am EDT

When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!

Speakers

Morgan Rosser

Charge Nurse, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →

Sidnie Garner

Charge RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips

Alyssa Yates

RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Sally Duffy

Emergency Room RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →

Barry Swanner

Nurse Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 9:20am - 9:40am EDT
Room 1

Emergency Medicine

9:20am EDT

Trauma Team to OR 5!

Friday March 14, 2025 9:20am - 9:40am EDT

Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Come by OR 5 to observe a trauma surgical team in action. Watch how each team member plays an integral part in caring for a surgical patient and hear the educational journey that helped them become part of the OR Trauma Team.

Speakers

Jules Hoffman

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Brook Buck

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 9:20am - 9:40am EDT
Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Emergency Medicine

9:45am EDT

Mobile Critical Care Services – Healthcare on Wheels

Friday March 14, 2025 9:45am - 10:05am EDT

Back of Andrews Center

During this session, we will explain the various positions employed within our department and the services we provide to our patients. We will also have some of the equipment that we use on display.

WakeMed's Mobile Critical Care Services provides hospital-to-hospital transport for critically ill patients in support of our Level I Trauma Center, Heart Center, Children's Emergency Departments and Emergency Response.
From ground transport to disaster preparedness and response, our team of highly trained professionals stands ready to serve at a moment's notice.
One of the state's busiest inter-facility transport services, WakeMed's comprehensive Critical Care Services includes and impressive fleet of vehicles and transports an average of 600 critically ill patients each month.
Come join us!

Speakers

Tiffany Armstrong

Critical Care Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Laura Harrison

Critical Care RN/Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Dana Woodard

AEMT, Continuing Education Program Assistant, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Elaina Caine

Critical Care RN, Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 9:45am - 10:05am EDT
Back of Andrews Center

Emergency Medicine

9:45am EDT

The Emergency Department: It’s like a box of chocolates!

Friday March 14, 2025 9:45am - 10:05am EDT

When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!

Speakers

Morgan Rosser

Charge Nurse, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →

Sidnie Garner

Charge RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips

Alyssa Yates

RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Sally Duffy

Emergency Room RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →

Barry Swanner

Nurse Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 9:45am - 10:05am EDT
Room 1

Emergency Medicine

9:45am EDT

Trauma Team to OR 5!

Friday March 14, 2025 9:45am - 10:05am EDT

Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Come by OR 5 to observe a trauma surgical team in action. Watch how each team member plays an integral part in caring for a surgical patient and hear the educational journey that helped them become part of the OR Trauma Team.

Speakers

Jules Hoffman

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Brook Buck

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 9:45am - 10:05am EDT
Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Emergency Medicine

11:50am EDT

Mobile Critical Care Services – Healthcare on Wheels

Friday March 14, 2025 11:50am - 12:10pm EDT

Back of Andrews Center

During this session, we will explain the various positions employed within our department and the services we provide to our patients. We will also have some of the equipment that we use on display.

WakeMed's Mobile Critical Care Services provides hospital-to-hospital transport for critically ill patients in support of our Level I Trauma Center, Heart Center, Children's Emergency Departments and Emergency Response.
From ground transport to disaster preparedness and response, our team of highly trained professionals stands ready to serve at a moment's notice.
One of the state's busiest inter-facility transport services, WakeMed's comprehensive Critical Care Services includes and impressive fleet of vehicles and transports an average of 600 critically ill patients each month.
Come join us!

Speakers

Tiffany Armstrong

Critical Care Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Laura Harrison

Critical Care RN/Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Dana Woodard

AEMT, Continuing Education Program Assistant, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Elaina Caine

Critical Care RN, Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 11:50am - 12:10pm EDT
Back of Andrews Center

Emergency Medicine

11:50am EDT

The Emergency Department: It’s like a box of chocolates!

Friday March 14, 2025 11:50am - 12:10pm EDT

When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!

Speakers

Morgan Rosser

Charge Nurse, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →

Sidnie Garner

Charge RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips

Alyssa Yates

RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Sally Duffy

Emergency Room RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →

Barry Swanner

Nurse Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 11:50am - 12:10pm EDT
Room 1

Emergency Medicine

11:50am EDT

Trauma Team to OR 5!

Friday March 14, 2025 11:50am - 12:10pm EDT

Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Come by OR 5 to observe a trauma surgical team in action. Watch how each team member plays an integral part in caring for a surgical patient and hear the educational journey that helped them become part of the OR Trauma Team.

Speakers

Jules Hoffman

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Brook Buck

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 11:50am - 12:10pm EDT
Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Emergency Medicine

12:15pm EDT

Mobile Critical Care Services – Healthcare on Wheels

Friday March 14, 2025 12:15pm - 12:35pm EDT

Back of Andrews Center

During this session, we will explain the various positions employed within our department and the services we provide to our patients. We will also have some of the equipment that we use on display.

WakeMed's Mobile Critical Care Services provides hospital-to-hospital transport for critically ill patients in support of our Level I Trauma Center, Heart Center, Children's Emergency Departments and Emergency Response.
From ground transport to disaster preparedness and response, our team of highly trained professionals stands ready to serve at a moment's notice.
One of the state's busiest inter-facility transport services, WakeMed's comprehensive Critical Care Services includes and impressive fleet of vehicles and transports an average of 600 critically ill patients each month.
Come join us!

Speakers

Tiffany Armstrong

Critical Care Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Laura Harrison

Critical Care RN/Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Dana Woodard

AEMT, Continuing Education Program Assistant, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Elaina Caine

Critical Care RN, Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 12:15pm - 12:35pm EDT
Back of Andrews Center

Emergency Medicine

12:15pm EDT

The Emergency Department: It’s like a box of chocolates!

Friday March 14, 2025 12:15pm - 12:35pm EDT

When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!

Speakers

Morgan Rosser

Charge Nurse, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →

Sidnie Garner

Charge RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips

Alyssa Yates

RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Sally Duffy

Emergency Room RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →

Barry Swanner

Nurse Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 12:15pm - 12:35pm EDT
Room 1

Emergency Medicine

12:15pm EDT

Trauma Team to OR 5!

Friday March 14, 2025 12:15pm - 12:35pm EDT

Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Come by OR 5 to observe a trauma surgical team in action. Watch how each team member plays an integral part in caring for a surgical patient and hear the educational journey that helped them become part of the OR Trauma Team.

Speakers

Jules Hoffman

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Brook Buck

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 12:15pm - 12:35pm EDT
Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Emergency Medicine

12:40pm EDT

Mobile Critical Care Services – Healthcare on Wheels

Friday March 14, 2025 12:40pm - 1:00pm EDT

Back of Andrews Center

During this session, we will explain the various positions employed within our department and the services we provide to our patients. We will also have some of the equipment that we use on display.

WakeMed's Mobile Critical Care Services provides hospital-to-hospital transport for critically ill patients in support of our Level I Trauma Center, Heart Center, Children's Emergency Departments and Emergency Response.
From ground transport to disaster preparedness and response, our team of highly trained professionals stands ready to serve at a moment's notice.
One of the state's busiest inter-facility transport services, WakeMed's comprehensive Critical Care Services includes and impressive fleet of vehicles and transports an average of 600 critically ill patients each month.
Come join us!

Speakers

Tiffany Armstrong

Critical Care Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Laura Harrison

Critical Care RN/Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Dana Woodard

AEMT, Continuing Education Program Assistant, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Elaina Caine

Critical Care RN, Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 12:40pm - 1:00pm EDT
Back of Andrews Center

Emergency Medicine

12:40pm EDT

The Emergency Department: It’s like a box of chocolates!

Friday March 14, 2025 12:40pm - 1:00pm EDT

When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!

Speakers

Morgan Rosser

Charge Nurse, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →

Sidnie Garner

Charge RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips

Alyssa Yates

RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Sally Duffy

Emergency Room RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →

Barry Swanner

Nurse Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 12:40pm - 1:00pm EDT
Room 1

Emergency Medicine

12:40pm EDT

Trauma Team to OR 5!

Friday March 14, 2025 12:40pm - 1:00pm EDT

Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Come by OR 5 to observe a trauma surgical team in action. Watch how each team member plays an integral part in caring for a surgical patient and hear the educational journey that helped them become part of the OR Trauma Team.

Speakers

Jules Hoffman

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Brook Buck

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 12:40pm - 1:00pm EDT
Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Emergency Medicine

1:05pm EDT

Mobile Critical Care Services – Healthcare on Wheels

Friday March 14, 2025 1:05pm - 1:25pm EDT

Back of Andrews Center

During this session, we will explain the various positions employed within our department and the services we provide to our patients. We will also have some of the equipment that we use on display.

WakeMed's Mobile Critical Care Services provides hospital-to-hospital transport for critically ill patients in support of our Level I Trauma Center, Heart Center, Children's Emergency Departments and Emergency Response.
From ground transport to disaster preparedness and response, our team of highly trained professionals stands ready to serve at a moment's notice.
One of the state's busiest inter-facility transport services, WakeMed's comprehensive Critical Care Services includes and impressive fleet of vehicles and transports an average of 600 critically ill patients each month.
Come join us!

Speakers

Tiffany Armstrong

Critical Care Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Laura Harrison

Critical Care RN/Paramedic, Supervisor/Educator, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Dana Woodard

AEMT, Continuing Education Program Assistant, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Elaina Caine

Critical Care RN, Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 1:05pm - 1:25pm EDT
Back of Andrews Center

Emergency Medicine

1:05pm EDT

The Emergency Department: It’s like a box of chocolates!

Friday March 14, 2025 1:05pm - 1:25pm EDT

When you work in the Emergency Department (ED), you never know what you’re gonna get! During this interactive session, you'll get an idea of what it’s like working in the ED. Hear firsthand from experienced clinicians what you might encounter during a typical shift. Come visit us, and learn what you can do to get on the path to this exciting career choice!

Speakers

Morgan Rosser

Charge Nurse, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Hey! My name is Morgan. Outside of being a wife and mom of two crazy boys (5 & 8), nursing is my passion! I have been a nurse for 10 years; all of my time, I have served in the emergency room. My passion for nursing began when my younger sisters were born premature and were hospitalized... Read More →

Sidnie Garner

Charge RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I have worked in several arenas as an RN....-Children's ER/trauma-Adult ER/Trauma-Travel nurse- Aesthetic nurse/nurse injector-Medical Examiner-Instructor for nursing specialty exams-Plastics/OR-Mission trips

Alyssa Yates

RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Sally Duffy

Emergency Room RN, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

I started my nursing career as an LPN. I worked for 1 year and realized that nursing was what I definitely wanted to do. I got accepted into an RN diploma program the following year and never looked back. I continued my education and received my BSN while working as a bedside RN... Read More →

Barry Swanner

Nurse Manager, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 1:05pm - 1:25pm EDT
Room 1

Emergency Medicine

1:05pm EDT

Trauma Team to OR 5!

Friday March 14, 2025 1:05pm - 1:25pm EDT

Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Come by OR 5 to observe a trauma surgical team in action. Watch how each team member plays an integral part in caring for a surgical patient and hear the educational journey that helped them become part of the OR Trauma Team.

Speakers

Jules Hoffman

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Brook Buck

Education Resource Specialist, WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Friday March 14, 2025 1:05pm - 1:25pm EDT
Simulation Lab Classroom 4

Emergency Medicine

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