HUP Nursing

HUP Nursing was proud to be represented at the 2026 Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Conference in Orlando, Florida!

Our talented team shared innovative work that is advancing care for women, newborns, and families. Through poster presentations, there was a focus on health equity, patient safety, simulation-based education, documentation excellence, and fall prevention.

HUP Represented by:
- Melissa Ems, BSN, RNC-MNN
- Alexandra Fields, MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC
- Elizabeth Harbuck, MSN, RN, C-EFM, CBC
- Stephanie Regan, BSN, RN-CBC
- Jamillah Washington, DNP, RN

📌 Poster Presentations
• Creating Equity in Childline Reporting: Instituting a Process to Standardize Family Interdisciplinary Safety Huddles
• Improving Provider Confidence and Preparedness During a Gynecologic Hemorrhage Event Through Multidisciplinary In Situ Simulation
• Integrating Self-Auditing into Annual Nursing Evaluation: A High-Impact Strategy for Improving Obstetrical Documentation Compliance
• Reducing Falls in Gynecologic Oncology Through a Patient-Centered Prevention Program

🎤 Podium Presentation
• Who Cares About the Caregiver? Implementing a Peer Support Model for Obstetrical Staff to Mitigate Burnout, Moral Distress, and Trauma

A special congratulations to Alexandra Fields and Elizabeth Harbuck for presenting their work on supporting the well-being of obstetrical care teams.

Thank you for representing HUP Nursing on a national stage and for your commitment to improving outcomes for patients, families, and fellow nurses. 💙