Healing Hearts: Empowering Pediatric Critical Care Providers

Healing Hearts
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The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Nebraska personnel. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Each patient is unique and information provided in any educational forum must be tailored to each patient's unique situation. By recording this podcast, neither Children's, nor any provider, is engaged in the practice of medicine, nursing or any other health care service. All rights to this podcast are reserved. Copyright Children's Nebraska 2018.

  1. JAN 1

    Introduction to Meditation with Holly Baynes

    Start the New Year with Mindful LivingJoin Holly Baynes, Nurse Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery, for an insightful session on meditation and its impact on your well-being. Holly brings special training from HeartMath, teaching you how to access a healthy, high-performance state called heart coherence—a balance of mind and emotions that: Reduces stressImproves clarity for better decision-makingEnhances overall resilienceYou’ll also learn about heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback and the science behind meditation. Plus, stay tuned for future meditation episodes with Holly!

    21 min

  2. JAN 1

    Meditation with Holly Baynes

    Meditation for Heart Coherence with Holly BaynesTake a few minutes to reset with this guided meditation led by Holly Baynes, Nurse Practitioner and HeartMath-trained practitioner. This session helps you achieve heart coherence—a state that supports stress relief, emotional balance, mental clarity, and resilience. Perfect for mindfulness, heart health, and overall well-being. Background music provided by Sydney Timmons, Music Therapist at Children’s Nebraska, who uses the power of music to support healing and emotional well-being for patients and families.

    4 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    BeInvolved Story: Camp Hot Shots

    Listen in to Melissa Shade, Endocrine Registered Nurse, and Molly Paskach, Diabetes Clinical Educator at Children's Nebraska tell their story of running and working at Camp Hot Shots, a camp for pediatric patients diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Listen in to hear their passion about their work and creating this wonderful summer experience for their patients.

    11 min

  4. 12/04/2025

    Hero Story: Barb Schwarz

    We are proud to hear from a beloved team member at Children’s Nebraska, Barb Schwarz, who shares the story of her 46 years of service before her retirement in December 2025. Barb, who most fondly remembers her many years in the OR as a nurse, leaves a legacy of passion and care for the patients and families at Children’s Nebraska. Listen in as Barb reflects on her journey and shares her hopes for the future of Children’s Nebraska.

    12 min

  5. 12/01/2025

    BeInvolved Story: Jessica Haywood

    At Children's, we get the opportunity to spend time in service of others within the community through our BeInvolved community volunteering program. The BeInvolved community volunteering program empowers our team members to demonstrate the same kindness, care and compassion that we demonstrate daily to our patients, families and colleagues and extend that to our community. Listen in to hear Jessica Haywood, Director of Clinical Operations & System Integration at Children's Nebraska, as she shares her BeInvolved story.

    6 min

  6. 11/17/2025

    Hero of Heroes: Amber

    In our tenth episode of this storytelling series, meet Amber Phipps, Vice President Patient Experience & Regulatory Readiness at Children's Nebraska. Be inspired by her story of allyship from her hero and how this has guided her career and leadership philosophy.

    10 min

  7. 11/01/2025

    Hero of Heroes: Jerry

    In our ninth episode of this storytelling series, meet Jerry Vuchak, EVP Chief Information & Innovation Officer at Children's Nebraska. Be inspired by his hero and her leadership amidst a crisis and how that guided his career.

    9 min

  8. 10/15/2025

    Cardiac Lesion Series: Cor Triatriatum

    In the cardiac lesion series, Dr. Laura Ortmann, Pediatric Intensivist at Children's Nebraska, discusses the cardiac lesion Cor Triatriatum. Listen in to learn more about this rare defect and how it inspired Dr. Ortmann's career. If you plan to listen to the cardiac lesion series in order, this episode follows RV to PA conduit episode. The TAPVR episode discussed in this podcast is linked here. #drortmanncicu #picu #cicu #pediatrics

    9 min
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The information provided in this podcast is general in nature and is intended as a training tool for Children's Nebraska personnel. This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Each patient is unique and information provided in any educational forum must be tailored to each patient's unique situation. By recording this podcast, neither Children's, nor any provider, is engaged in the practice of medicine, nursing or any other health care service. All rights to this podcast are reserved. Copyright Children's Nebraska 2018.

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