Podcast by Rachel Miles and Diedre Bricker
Beyond the Bedside
A podcast highlighting incredible stories of ordinary nurses achieving extraordinary results within the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) of AdventHealth
Beyond the Bedside
Latest episodes
20 October 2025
Digital Innovation at the Bedside: Transforming Nursing Care with Technology
Hear how digital door signs, whiteboards, and AI-driven tools will improve patient care, streamline nursing workflows, and address privacy concerns, with practical updates on upcoming clinical protocols.
Featuring Val McKinnis, (MD, AdventHealth VP Innovation/CMIO Rocky Mountain Region) and Nancy Yates (MS RN, NI-BC, System VP Chief Nursing Informatics Officer).
Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and Diedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence
A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.
Music provided courtesy of Andy Monley and the High Horses.
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22 September 2025
Nursing Town Halls: Basecamp, Breakthroughs, and Beyond
Rachel Miles (MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nurse Executive) reviews nursing's impact so far in 2025 in the Rocky Mountain Region of AdventHealth. RMR nurses are driving excellence, breaking barriers in professional development, and leading the way in patient care. Tune in for the latest nursing achievements, innovative resources, and inspiring success stories from the Rocky Mountain region.
Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and Diedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence
A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.
Music provided courtesy of Andy Monley and the High Horses.
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31 August 2025
Behavioral Health with Heart at AdventHealth Porter
From deeply personal approaches to patient care to thoughtful advocacy for transgender individuals, this episode reveals how the Behavioral Health team at AdventHealth Porter meets patients where they are—on their hardest days—with empathy, respect, and unwavering support.
Featuring Jennifer Hayes, (MSN, RN, PMGT-BC, Nurse Manager), Jesseca Leutbecher (Mental Health Worker), and John Kiekhaefer (Crisis Assessment Specialist) from AdventHealth Porter Behavioral Health team.
Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and DIedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence
A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.
Music provided courtesy of Andy Monley and the High Horses.
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18 July 2025
AdventHealth Littleton ANCC Magnet Designation
On this episode of Beyond the Bedside we celebrate AdventHealth Littleton’s remarkable journey to achieving ANCC Magnet redesignation—hear firsthand how their nursing excellence and collaborative spirit continue to set the standard for compassionate, high-quality care!
Featuring Kelley Kovar, (DNP, RN, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer) and Scott Barber (MSN, RN, NE-BC, Director of Nursing Services and Excellence Program) from AdventHealth Littleton.
Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and DIedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence
A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.
Music provided courtesy of Andy Monley and the High Horses.
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08 July 2025
AdventHealth Avista's Pathway to Excellence
Discover how AdventHealth Avista earned its prestigious redesignation as an ANCC Pathway to Excellence organization—an inspiring journey of nursing excellence and team dedication you won’t want to miss!
Featuring Nina Huffer, (MSN, RN, CNML, C-ONQS, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer) and Michael Darnell (MSN, RN, NPD-BC, Nursing Excellence Program Director) from AdventHealth Avista.
Hosted by Rachel Miles (DNP, RN, NEA-BC) Chief Nurse Executive and DIedre Bricker (MSN, RN, NEA-BC) Regional Director for Nursing Excellence
A production of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region.
Music provided courtesy of Andy Monley and the High Horses.
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19 May 2025
Beyond the Bedside: Publishing Qualitative Research
In this episode we delve into the transformative experience of nurse leaders who participated in a rejuvenating Nursing Leadership Retreat in the Rocky Mountain Region of AdventHealth.
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