Join healthcare professionals from across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest for a full day of practical, evidence-based trauma education.

Live Virtual Conference
Saturday, October 24, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration Fee: $85.00

MORNING PLENARY SESSIONS

7:55 a.m.
Welcome & Introductions

8:00-8:40 a.m.
Trauma Patient Care and Hand-off: A Prehospital Perspective  |  EMS Captain Justin Colvin
Occasionally there is a disconnect between prehospital and Emergency Room trauma care of critically injured patients. There are many factors that contribute to this, but much of it comes down to miscommunication, differing expectations, and a lack of understanding of capabilities on either side of the ER doors. The goal of this presentation is to address a few of the common challenges found and start a dialog to improve the transfer of care from the prehospital environment to the trauma bay.

8:40-9:20 a.m.
When Values and Reality Collide: Moral Injury in Healthcare
Adrian Ramos, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C

9:20-9:40 a.m.
Break

9:40-10:20 a.m.
Partners in Discharge: What Case Management Wants Nurses to Know
Niki Kinunen, RN

10:20-11:00 a.m.
AI in Simulation: Enhancing Learning Through Technology
Diana Ball, DNP, AGACNP-BS, AGACCNS-BS

11:00-11:40 a.m.
Four Perspectives of Patient Care: Nurse, Advocate, Mother, Patient  |  Helen Jowett, BSN, RN
What happens when a healthcare professional experiences care from the other side of the bedside?

Drawing on both personal and professional experience, this reflective session explores healthcare through four interconnected perspectives: nurse, advocate, family member, and patient. Participants will examine how trauma affects not only the injured patient, but also the families and caregivers surrounding them, often bringing feelings of grief, guilt, shame, vulnerability, and loss of control.

Through storytelling and the principles of compassionate, trauma-informed care, this session explores how communication, empathy, kindness, and human connection can shape the healthcare experience. Attendees will reflect on how everyday interactions influence trust, dignity, and healing, and how trauma nurses can help ensure that healthcare becomes part of the recovery process rather than an additional source of distress.

11:40-12:45 p.m.
Lunch

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS

ADULT TRAUMA MANAGEMENT

12:45-1:15 p.m.
Improving Care for Older Adults with Hip Fractures
Jennifer Brusca, EdD, RN, ONC & Johnathan Jones, RN, BSN

1:15-1:45 p.m.
Beyond the Break: Key Considerations in Orthopedic Trauma
Kristen Haynes, AGACNP

1:45-2:15 p.m.
Urban, Rural, and Everywhere Between: Trauma Care for Patients Experiencing Homelessness, Substance Use Disorder, and Behavioral Health Challenges  |  Lacey McCarley, ARNP
Patients experiencing homelessness, substance use disorder, and behavioral health challenges face significantly higher rates of injury, poorer health outcomes, and substantial barriers to recovery after trauma. This session will explore the unique challenges these patients encounter across urban, rural, and resource-limited settings, while examining the impact of housing instability, addiction, and mental health conditions on trauma care and recovery. Attendees will learn practical, nurse-driven strategies to improve patient engagement, reduce barriers to care, decrease against-medical-advice (AMA) discharges, and support better outcomes for some of the most vulnerable patients in our healthcare system.

2:15-2:45 p.m.
Vent Vigilance: Recognizing and Preventing Ventilator-Associated Events
Adrian Ramos, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C

PEDIATRIC TRAUMA MANAGEMENT

12:45-1:15 p.m.
Non-Accidental Trauma in Children: Recognizing the Injury, Protecting the Child  |  Helen Jowett, BSN, RN
Non-accidental trauma in children presents unique challenges for trauma nurses, requiring careful assessment, clinical judgment, and compassionate intervention. This session explores the recognition of suspected child abuse, including injury patterns, risk factors, and circumstances that should raise concern. Participants will examine the trauma nurse's role in assessment, documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and advocacy while applying trauma-informed principles that support the safety, dignity, and well-being of both children and families. Ultimately, the session will focus on helping clinicians recognize what others may miss and ensure vulnerable children receive the protection and support they need.

1:15-1:45 p.m.
A Window of Prevention: Reducing Pediatric Fall Injuries
Adrienne Gallardo, MA, CPST-I

1:45-2:15 p.m.
Little Airways, Big Challenges: Pediatric Airway Emergencies
Allison Nye

2:15-2:45 p.m.
The Invisible Injury: Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use
Speaker – TBD

AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSIONS

2:45-3:30 p.m.
Break

3:00-3:30 p.m.
The Human Side of Trauma: Emotional First Aid for Patients, Families, and Care Teams
June K. Vining, Executive Director & CEO

3:30-4:00 p.m.
The Clock is Hemorrhaging: When Minutes Matter Most
Emily Boos

4:00-5:00 p.m.
Choose Your Own Adventure: Critical Decisions in Trauma Care 
Diana Ball, DNP, AGACNP-BS, AGACCNS-BS

5:00 p.m. 
Evaluation & Adjourn

Featured Speakers

National and international experts bringing unique perspectives to trauma care, pediatric trauma, healthcare education, and simulation.

Conference Faculty

Clinical experts, educators, and trauma leaders sharing practical knowledge to support adult and pediatric trauma care across the continuum.

Jennifer Brusca, EdD, RN, ONC
Program Manager, Spine & Orthopaedics
Providence Medford Medical Center

Jennifer Brusca is the Program Manager for Spine and Orthopaedics at Providence, where she leads initiatives focused on orthopedic care, quality improvement, and program development, including geriatric hip fracture care. With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare, she has served in a variety of clinical, leadership, and management roles. Jennifer holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Management and is nationally certified in orthopedic nursing. She is committed to advancing patient outcomes through education, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

Justin Colvin
EMS Captain / Paramedic • EMS Instructor • Firefighter
Clackamas Fire

Justin Colvin is an EMS Captain, Paramedic, Firefighter, and EMS Instructor with more than 30 years of prehospital experience across private and public EMS agencies. His career includes frontline paramedicine with both private ambulance and career Fire District first response, Field Training Officer for both agencies, EMS education and training for the Fire District, supervision of private paramedics, paramedic school curriculum development and instruction, and coordinating multi-agency EMS trainings. As EMS Captain with Clackamas Fire, Justin manages EMS training and recertification for the third-largest structural fire agency in Oregon, oversees EMS academy instruction and the FTO program, contributes to local EMS protocol development, and coordinates EMS education and conferences. He is known for practical, field-focused instruction for both new and experienced EMTs and paramedics and received the Oregon State Professional Achievement Award – EMS Commitment to Quality Award in 2015.

Adrienne Gallardo, MA, CPST-I
Program Manager, Injury Prevention Program
OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital

Adrienne Gallardo is the Program Manager for the Injury Prevention Program at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital, where she leads injury prevention initiatives benefiting patients, families, and communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a background in social work and organizational management, Adrienne has dedicated her career to pediatric injury prevention and child safety advocacy. She is a nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor and has led the development of innovative injury prevention and outreach programs focused on reducing preventable childhood injuries. Adrienne has contributed to multiple research studies and publications related to child passenger safety, firearm safety, and injury prevention, and regularly presents at local and national conferences on topics affecting children's health and safety.

Kristen Haynes, DNP, AGACNP
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Orthopaedic Trauma Program
OHSU

Kristen Haynes is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specializing in orthopedic trauma care at OHSU and serves as an Instructor of Surgery in the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery. She has extensive experience caring for patients with complex orthopedic injuries and focuses on the management and recovery of trauma patients throughout the continuum of care. Kristen earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from OHSU and is certified as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Johnathan Jones, RN, BSN
Clinical Trauma Coordinator
Providence Medford Medical Center

Johnathan Jones is the Clinical Trauma Coordinator at Providence Medford Medical Center and has more than 20 years of experience in trauma systems development, quality improvement, and trauma program leadership. Throughout his career, he has supported healthcare organizations across the Pacific Northwest and California in advancing trauma care through education, performance improvement, and systems-based approaches to patient care. Johnathan serves as a trauma surveyor and consultant for multiple organizations, including the Oregon Health Authority and Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency Systems. He is passionate about using data, benchmarking, and performance improvement to strengthen trauma systems and improve patient outcomes.

Niki Kinunen, RN
Case Manager
OHSU

Niki Kinunen is a registered nurse and case manager at OHSU. Her work focuses on care coordination, discharge planning, and supporting patients and families as they transition through the healthcare system. She collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to help patients access resources and achieve safe, effective discharge outcomes.

Lacey McCarley, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Central City Concern | Legacy Health Unity Center for Behavioral Health

Lacey McCarley is a Nurse Practitioner who has dedicated her career to advancing health equity for unhoused populations. She first entered the field as an administrator at a clinic serving homeless individuals before transitioning into clinical work as an ED RN. While working in the ED and attending NP school, she co-founded Portland Street Medicine. She then went on to build a second street medicine initiative and consult on a third. Today, Lacey splits her time between a mobile medical unit/street medicine and inpatient psychiatric internal medicine, bringing deep frontline and administrative expertise to improving outcomes for unhoused patients.

Adrian Ramos, AGACNP-BC, FNP-C
Division Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery
Instructor of Surgery | OHSU

Adrian Ramos is an advanced practice provider specializing in trauma and critical care at OHSU, where he serves as Division Lead APP for Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery. He brings extensive experience from high-acuity trauma centers and medical intensive care units, including frontline critical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adrian is passionate about clinician education, mentorship, and fostering resilience within healthcare teams. A returning FTNC faculty member, he is known for delivering practical, thought-provoking presentations that connect clinical expertise with the realities of caring for patients and healthcare professionals alike.

June Vining
Executive Director & CEO
Trauma Intervention Program Northwest (TIP NW)

June Vining is the Executive Director and CEO of Trauma Intervention Program Northwest (TIP NW), where she has spent more than 25 years supporting individuals, families, and communities in the immediate aftermath of traumatic events. Under her leadership, TIP NW has grown into one of the largest and busiest trauma intervention programs in the United States, serving communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington through a network of trained volunteers. Nationally recognized for her expertise in crisis response, emotional first aid, grief support, and volunteer development, June regularly teaches and presents on trauma-informed support and compassionate care during times of crisis.