Breakfast – Opening Remarks - Trivia: 0800 - 0900


Please join us for a full breakfast free to attendees, in the exhibitor area to hear the opening remarks and play the Trivia games.

Session G: 0900 – 09:45

Session	Room	Presentation Title	Presenter(s)	Presentation Description
G1	Regan	Psychological Safety: A Leadership Perspective	John Todaro, BA, RN, NRP, TNS, NCEE, CHSE, CHSOS	An organization cannot develop a strong productive culture and maintain positive retention ratios if its personnel do not feel psychological safety. If an organization seeks to innovate its personnel must feel safe to take interpersonal risks without fear of being punished or ridiculed. This presentation will explore the concept of “psychological safety” and how leaders can develop the skills ne
G2	Ford	When Two World's Collide: Ryan's Story	Carol Tulley, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN	What happens when a critically injured trauma patient happens to be a family member? Balancing professional knowledge with personal emotions becomes incredibly difficult. This presentation will follow the journey of a trauma patient from injury to rehab, discussing the medical care provided along with the psychological impact on the patient, family, first responders, and the health care team.
G3	Nixon	The Robots are Coming! Autonomous Vehicles and the First Responder	Garrett Hedeen, MS, MHA, GSP, LP	Explore AV basics, challenges in Austin's tech hub, and how EMS safely interacts with self-driving cars like Tesla’s Robotaxi in this engaging presentation.
G4	Eisenhower	Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Tools for Emergency Nurses and First Responders to Reclaim Energy and Purpose	Patrick Riecke, MA	Discover practical, research-based tools to identify, prevent, and recover from burnout in emergency nursing—delivered with heart, humor, and hard-earned wisdom.
G5	Kennedy	The Top 10 - EMS Reality 2025	Lee Turpen, NRP, CCEMT-P, PI	This presentation will deliver a defined list of the top 10 issues facing EMS in the nation and the state. Relevant statistics, causes, options and innovations needed will be discussed. These issues affect everyone in EMS, our communities, as well as hospital systems. How can you become involved in the solutions?
G6	Roosevelt	Toy Box of Terror: Toy Induced Trauma	Amy Krupa, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-P, CPEN, CPN, SANE-A, SANE-P, TCRN	Toys should not be scary, but the injuries they can cause might be. Learn what makes toys unsafe and how to manage toy related trauma.
G7	Truman	Transforming Trauma: How Art Therapy Supports First Responders and ED Nurses	Thomas McDorr, MDiv, BCC & Ella Beardsley, ATR-P	Hands-on session: Discover how creative expression heals trauma and builds resilience, equipping you with practical tools for well-being.
G8	Hoosier C	Stork Alert: EMS & ED Unite for a Two-Patient OB Emergency	Josee Harrell, MSN, RN, EMT-P & Amanda Gill, MSN, RNC-OB	Step into a fast-paced, high-fidelity OB and neonatal emergency simulation complete with a quick-hit didactic where EMS and ED teams tackle a dual-patient, high-risk scenario together. Space is limited, RSVP Required

Break: 0945 – 1000

Break
Break from 0945 – 1000.

Session H: 1000 – 1045

Session	Room	Presentation Title	Presenter(s)	Presentation Description
H1	Regan	Damage Control: Managing Major Trauma	Mike Brown, AAS, FP-C	No matter how fast your scene is evolving or how quickly your patient is dying, our critical, time compressed decisions can make things worse. Concepts of maritime damage control have great relevance in guiding current best practices in trauma care. Current responders have ingrained linear thought processes that complicate decision making and impairs our ability to maintain situational awareness
H2	Ford	From Informal Influence to Formal Impact: A Nurse's Unexpected Leadership Journey in EMS	Tracy Ballard, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, TCRN	From bedside to trackside to medical operations, explore how unexpected leadership sparks growth. Gain tools to lead interprofessional teams through change with confidence.
H3	Nixon	Triaging Tiny Traumas During a Disaster	Richard Harley, BSN, RN	A plane crash this is as stressful as it gets... Kids are scary. Sick kids with their lives in your hands are terrifying! With mass casualty incidents, you are preparing and training for the unthinkable, because MCIs DO NOT involve just adults. You need to be able to assess the triage status of each peds patient, but also need to be prepared for emergency interventions and initial treatment.
H4	Eisenhower	The Challenges Posterior Circulatory Strokes Pose	Kristen Quinn, BSN, RN, CMSRN, SCRN, CNRN	Posterior Circulatory strokes are the more challenging of strokes due to various reasons. The purpose of this content is to bring awareness to the symptoms of posterior strokes so that clinical staff are informed. With awareness and knowledge of the complexity of the posterior stroke, this ultimately would assist in rapid identification and treatment for the patient population and improve patient
H5	Kennedy	Lifestyle Medicine: How Combining Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases with a New Focus	Michele Glidden, MSN, RN, CEN, SCRN, ASC-BC	Patients are being diagnosed with chronic illnesses at younger ages than ever before. This session will discuss evidence-based lifestyle interventions to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases.
H6	Roosevelt	Tactical Medicine for Every Provider	Ian Godfrey, CCEMTP, NRP, PI	Tactical medicine for the everyday provider. From active aggressors to accidents at work, tactical knowledge that makes you a better trauma provider.
H7	Truman	MentoRNurses in the Emergency Department: Community, Purpose, and Professional Development	Jennifer Burchett, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN & Allyson Sholl, MA, BSN, CEN, TCRN	How to engage with new nurses to develop connections and provide on-going professional development after nursing residency concludes? Mentorship is key - find out why & how!
H8	Hoosier C	The Game of Clue: Trauma Edition	Katie Watson, BSN, RN, TCRN & Wendy Hoover, BSN, RN, TCRN	Play a trauma-themed version of Clue to solve a clinical mystery, sharpen trauma knowledge, and enhance teamwork through an interactive, evolving patient scenario. Participants will have up to 45 minutes to complete the scenario, followed by an instructor-led debrief. Space is limited, RSVP Required

Break: 1045 – 1100

Break
Break from 1045 – 1100.

Session I: 1100 – 1145

Session	Room	Presentation Title	Presenter(s)	Presentation Description
I1	Regan	Leadership Styles for EMS	Kraig Kinney, JD, EMT-P, PI	EMS Leadership is a core challenge with retention. What are the key traits and styles that can make a quality EMS leader?
I2	Ford	The Night I Almost Jumped: EMS and the Stigma of Mental Health	Matthew Giacopelli, BS, NRP	Mental health - the subject no one talks about. We're going to have a talk about why Matt had a bout of depression that nearly ended his life. We're going to talk about colleagues who lost their battle with their demons. What is the extent of the problem? What's being done about it? We'll talk about the stigma, coping mechanisms, and resiliency. Because this time, the life we save may be our own.
I3	Nixon	Red Flags or Red Herrings? Navigating Emergency Uncertainty	Michele Glidden, MSN, RN, CEN, SCRN, ASC-BC	This talk explores misleading emergency cases, their causes, and strategies to avoid diagnostic errors by recognizing red herrings and maintaining a broad, unbiased clinical perspective.
I4	Eisenhower	Mastering the Patient Exam	Zach Bowers, EMT-P, PI	This presentation will help understand how to conduct thorough EMS patient exams, document effectively in ePCRs, and improve care through structured assessment and real-world application.
I5	Kennedy	EMS Line-Of-Duty Death: Honor and Benefits	Eric Johnson, BS	NO NCPD HOURS WILL BE AWARDED FOR THIS PRESENTATION: In this presentation, you will learn what it takes to qualify as an EMS Line-Of-Duty Death (LODD). You will be presented with case scenarios and engaged in the thought process that occurs when a determination is being made. You will also learn about benefits and honors that are bestowed when someone dies in the LODD. Informative and interactive session that will engage EMS professionals.
I6	Roosevelt	The Critical Link: Optimizing Relationships Using EMS Liaisons	Steven Schenk, EMT-P, Nicole Hall, EMT-P & Kurtiss McKissick, EMT	How EMS Liaisons can bridge gaps between EMS providers and healthcare facilities. This session focuses on key components such as communication and collaboration.
I7	Truman	Best Practices in Non-Traumatic Cardiac Arrest Management	Eric Yazel, MD	Want to be a high level resuscitationist? Interested to hear the newest cutting edge research in cardiac arrest? This talk is for you. We will discuss the latest in hemodynamic monitoring, airway management, medications, and more.
I8	Hoosier C	Stork Alert: EMS & ED Unite for a Two-Patient OB Emergency	Josee Harrell, MSN, RN, EMT-P & Amanda Gill, MSN, RNC-OB	Step into a fast-paced, high-fidelity OB and neonatal emergency simulation complete with a quick-hit didactic where EMS and ED teams tackle a dual-patient, high-risk scenario together. Space is limited, RSVP Required

Lunch and Exhibitor Viewing: 1145 - 1300

Lunch / Exhibit Hall
Lunch will be served in the main exhibit hall between 1145 through 1300.

Session J: 1300 – 1345

Session	Room	Presentation Title	Presenter(s)	Presentation Description
J1	Regan	Lead with Purpose: The Heart of Servant Leadership	Thomas Fentress, MBA, NRP, PI, CFI	Discover 10 traits of servant leadership and learn how to lead with empathy, purpose, and trust to build stronger teams and inspire growth at every level.
J2	Ford	Ice Rescue Operations for the EMS Responder	John Kiser, EMT-P, CCO, CEM	Emergency Medical Services are often the first to arrive at the scene of an ice rescue, knowing what should and should not be done by initial responders can be the difference between rescue or recovery. Identifying ice hazards, equipment, scene management, and the risk benefit analysis are key concepts that will be identified in this session to help train for this low frequency/high risk event.
J3	Nixon	Capnography in the Tool Bag	Eric Van Dusen, NRP	Capnography is a great tool we have available in both the prehospital and hospital setting that is underutilized in patient care. To have a better understanding of the applications and indications of utilizing the correct tools leading to better patient care.
J4	Eisenhower	An EMS Approach to Child Abuse, Non-Accidental Trauma and Pediatric Sexual Assault: Best Practices and Collaborative Care.	Nicole Rudisel, RN, EMTP	This session will include real case presentations, photos, and data to support attendees in their understanding of child abuse, advocacy, and pediatric sexual assault patients. The sensitivity of the content provided highlights the importance of the interdisciplinary approach to child protection.
J5	Hoosier C	The Game of Clue: Trauma Edition	Katie Watson, BSN, RN, TCRN & Wendy Hoover, BSN, RN, TCRN	Play a trauma-themed version of Clue to solve a clinical mystery, sharpen trauma knowledge, and enhance teamwork through an interactive, evolving patient scenario. Participants will have up to 45 minutes to complete the scenario, followed by an instructor-led debrief. Space is limited, RSVP Required

Break: 1345 – 1400

Break
Break from 1345 – 1400.

Session K: 1400 – 1445

Session	Room	Presentation Title	Presenter(s)	Presentation Description
K1	Regan	Five Hats Every Leader Must Wear	Jeremey McKinney, BA, PMD, AHAI, CADS	In an environment where staffing is scarce it is important that organizations have good leadership and a good culture that encourages people to stay. So how do we ensure that the people we are choosing to lead our organizations are the kind of leaders that cause people to want to work for our organization? In this presentation we will discuss the process of choosing potential leaders within our organizations.
K2	Ford	STEMI is OUT, OMI is IN!	Andrew Bowman, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, ACNPC, TNS, CEN, CPEN, CTRN, CFRN, CBRN, TCRN, CCRN-CMC, CVRN-I-BC, NRP, FAEN	This will be a presentation discussing classic EKG changes of myocardial infarction as well as EKG changes associated with new recognized patterns of occlusion myocardial infarction.
K3	Nixon	First on Scene, First to Heal: Integrating Trauma-Informed Care into Emergency Medicine	Kele Ivey, BSN, RN, SANE-A	Discover how simple, research-backed trauma-informed practices can help emergency providers reduce harm, build trust, and improve patient outcomes.

Break: 1445 - 1500

Break
Break from 1445 - 1500.

Session L: 1500 - 1545

Session	Room	Presentation Title	Presenter(s)	Presentation Description
L1	Regan	Sometimes It Takes A Village - A Look at Interdisciplinary Team Dynamics From Pre-Hospital to Tertiary Care	Trent Moser, MN, RN & Ryan Williams, MBA, MSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CHEP, EMT-P	Treatment of the trauma patient starts way before the patient even reaches the hospital. Using a case study, this interactive and facilitated presentation will utilize a international lens and follow the treatment path of a trauma patient - starting from scene (pre-hospital), to a rural emergency department, and eventually ending at a Level 1 trauma centre.
L2	Ford	Creating a Culture of Growth	Jeremey McKinney, BA, PMD, AHAI, CADS	This is an interactive lecture that allows participants to answer questions during the presentation and ask questions following the presentation.
L3	Nixon	An EMS Life Re-Balanced	Lee Turpen, NRP, CCEMT-P, PI	How do you rebalance your life when the PTSD dragon wakes up? From recognition to recovery, a case study.

Crossroads Emergency Conference 2025- Schedule Day 2

Crossroads Emergency Conference 2025:

Daily Schedule

November 21, 2025