Poster Award Recognition

1^st Place:

Denise Lahoski, MSN, RN, CNL, CPHON®, BMTCN®

Cleveland Clinic Children’s

“Increasing Compliance with Pregnancy Testing Prior to Antineoplastic Therapy”

Denise Lahoski MSN, RN, CNL, CPHON®, BMTCN® is the Clinical Program Manager for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital. With 27 years of pediatric hem/onc/bmt experience, Denise has worked continuously to improve care and outcomes for patients and is a champion for children. While implementing evidence-based practices is her passion, she is equally as devoted to mentoring and training the next generation of pediatric hematology/oncology/bmt nurses and by leading through example. Outside of the hospital, Denise enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons travelling and attending sporting events.

2nd Place:

Kristine Hoelle, MSN, RN, CPHON®, CPN

Advocate Children’s Hospital

“POKE Plan: Standardizing Pain Management During Central Line Access for Pediatric Hematology Oncology Patients Across the Hospital”

I have been a nurse in general pediatrics hematology/oncology for 20 years. Over the last 8 years, I have been a nursing professional development specialist for hematology oncology. I have been an APHON chemotherapy biotherapy instructor for the last 5 years. I am also an active member of the APHON national and local Chicago chapter.

Other Team members include:

Role: Co-Author Presenting
Kristina M. Novak, MSN, CPEN

Role: Co-Author Not Presenting
Ivelisse Sanchez, DNP, APRN, ACCNS-P, CPN, CPEN

3^rd Place:

Elizabeth Sniderman, MPH MSN CPNP-AC CPHON®

St. Jude Children’s Hospital

“Evidence-based care at your fingertips: The Adapted Resource and Implementation Application (ARIA) Guide Interactive Portal for Comprehensive Childhood Cancer Management”

Liz Sniderman, MPH MSN is a Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner who has worked with children with cancer for over 15 years. She obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015, and obtained a Masters of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University in December 2023. In addition to clinical duties, Liz has worked with St. Jude Global with the Global Nursing program, the ARIA Guide program, and the EURO Regional Program, supporting various research and programmatic initiatives to improve the care of children with cancer around the world. Liz is currently the Vice Chair of the APHON ACE Center Committee, and a steering group member of the SIOP Women Leaders in Pediatric Oncology network; and previously served as the co-chair of the SIOP Global Health Nursing working group and on the SIOP Education and Training Network. Liz is currently working as a pediatric oncology nurse practitioner at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Canada and as a consultant for St. Jude Global.

People’s Choice Award:

Stephanie E. O’Brien, DNP APRN CPNP CPON®

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

“Identifying Barriers to Timely Chemotherapy Administration, Opportunities for Improvement and Education Implementation for Improved Overall Efficiency and Satisfaction”

Stephanie O’Brien received her BSN from Georgetown University and her Masters and Doctorate from Rush University. She has worked within an oncology setting for the past 30 years. As a pediatric nurse practitioner, she has practiced for the past 23 years in Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant (SCT) at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. She has honed her skills in outpatient clinics, the Ambulatory Infusion Center, and currently, as a member of the Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Team. Her current role as an inpatient provider is divided between the Chemotherapy Service and SCT Service. She is part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborates with APP colleagues, Attending Physicians, Fellows, staff nurses, social workers, dieticians, and many other medical teams. She provides advanced care for infants to young adults with complex needs and high levels of acuity, while providing patient, family and staff education and support.

Other Team members include: