Tina Hayes

Tina Hayes MSN, RN

Obstetrics, Simulation Education

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  1. How Could She Have Died?

    Tina Hayes posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Amy D.* was in what should have been the happiest time of her life: 4 days out from having her much wanted and long awaited first child, a daughter. She was 32 and her husband Eric* was 34 when they...

  2. How Could She Have Died?

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So glad you were taken care of. We do a better job these days, but not always in rural or local facilities. EMS is definitely a focus for education. Thanks for sharing your story.

  3. My Thoughts on Christmas

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  4. My Thoughts on Christmas

    Tina Hayes posted a topic in General Nursing

    As an obstetrics nurse, the birth of a child is all part of the daily work, but always exciting. I went into obstetric nursing because I had great experiences with my own deliveries and wanted to...

  5. The Nursing Experience: Defining Moments That Change Us

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in General Nursing

    It's terrible that this happened to you after so many years of loyal service. Unfortunately, this kind of experience can cause some to leave the profession altogether, so kudos to you for preserving...

  6. The Nursing Experience: Defining Moments That Change Us

    Tina Hayes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Virtually every nurse has a story about a patient or family encounter that has changed them or their role in nursing forever. I’ve had many memorable encounters over the years, but one changed my...

  7. The Nursing Experience: Defining Moments That Change Us

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my...that is heartbreaking. I'm thankful that you had a merciful doctor. That would definitely be a life changing experience for any nurse. Thank you for sharing your story.

  8. The Nursing Experience: Defining Moments That Change Us

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in General Nursing

    Very well stated and I agree! Thank you for your

  9. The Nursing Experience: Defining Moments That Change Us

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. The experience always stays with you, even if you don't realize it. Memories come back at the strangest times. Thank you for

  10. The Nursing Experience: Defining Moments That Change Us

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in General Nursing

    That's a great way to put it! Thank you for your

  11. How Could She Have Died?

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Exactly! In our simulation debrief, we emphasize the importance of a good history, which the patient may not always be forthcoming about. Thank you for your

  12. How Could She Have Died?

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for sharing that! ED triage has different protocols in different places, but education is the key. Please share with your staff and spread the

  13. How Could She Have Died?

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Absolutely! And we need to remember that not everyone presents with textbook symptoms. Many women are in trouble with lower pressures, and we shouldn't "watch her" until she reaches 140/90. Kudos to...

  14. How Could She Have Died?

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks! We have gotten much better at emphasizing this on discharge, but not all hospitals do so. It's important that we educate family members as well since the new mom may not notice the danger...

  15. How Could She Have Died?

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Very true. Unfortunately, OBED's are not the norm. Discharge teaching does now include theses warning signs, but they can be easily overlooked when a new mom is hyperfocused on her

  16. How Could She Have Died?

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi brandy1017, We used to believe that it was 'cured' by delivery of the placenta. It's only in fairly recent years that it was noted to occur after delivery, up to 6 weeks postpartum. The risk...

  17. How Could She Have Died?

    Tina Hayes replied to Tina Hayes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you and you're right. Women of color consistently suffer greater mortality and morbidity. We can do so much