IMPACT Trauma Conference
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Registration Fee: $65.00
Includes breakfast, lunch, and
6 Virginia EMS CEUs and 6 RN CEs.No refunds after COB October 30.
Conference Format (Case-based presentations)
| Session Title | Faculty/Speaker | Session Summary |
| Making an IMPACT on Trauma 2025 | Corey Wright, MD, FACS, Trauma Medical Director, Mary Washington Hospital | Welcome remarks covering Level 2 re-designation, team updates, the Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) Program, and the IMPACT Trauma Alliance Team. |
| Making an IMPACT on Head Trauma |
Bradley A. Dengler, MD, FAANS, FACS, Neurosurgeon, Director, Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine
Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, United States Army |
Case study of a head injury patient treated at MWH Trauma Center. Highlights trauma-neuro collaboration and current trends in head trauma treatment for inpatient and pre-hospital providers. |
| Making an IMPACT on Chest Trauma | Corey Wright, MD, FACS, Trauma Medical Director, Mary Washington Hospital | Presentation on advanced chest trauma care including rib plating and CLR chest tube irrigation. Covers process improvements like the spirometry PI program and updated clinical practice guidelines. |
| Making an IMPACT on Pre-Hospital Care | Carolyn Trent, CFRN, NRP, PHI Air Medical, AirCare 2 | Review of a multi-agency incident response involving EMS, Air Medical, State Police, VDOT, and MWH. Highlights collaboration and lessons learned from a successful patient outcome. |
| KEYNOTE: Making an IMPACT on Trauma Teams | Megan Quintana, MD, FACS, Trauma Surgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery, George Washington University Medical Center | Keynote on trauma teamwork and field deployment of trauma resources. Dr. Quintana shares her experience and program implementation at GW to support EMS teams on scene. |
| Making an IMPACT on Burn Care | Diana Frye, MSN, FNP-C, CFRN, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital | Case studies of burn patients transferred from MWH to Evans-Haynes Burn Center. Discusses TBSA measurement updates, new burn resuscitation guidelines, and telemedicine for minor burns. |
| Making an IMPACT on Resuscitation | Kimberly Gordon, PA-C, Mary Washington General Surgery, Mary Washington Hospital Level II Trauma Center | Case studies of Level 1 trauma resuscitations. Covers collaboration with blood bank, ICU, ER, and MSET teams. Introduces TEG analysis and field-to-hospital resuscitation strategies. |
| Making an IMPACT on Infection Prevention | Justin Nelson, NRP, TP-C, EMS Liaison, VHC Health | Overview of pre-hospital antibiotic use and process improvements at VHC. Includes updates to MWH protocols and EMS field implementation. |
| 3Q-2025 IMPACT Trauma Excellence Award | Courtney Caton, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, Director, Trauma Services, Mary Washington Hospital | Presentation of quarterly award recognizing excellence in trauma care. |
Questions? Email IMPACTConference@mwhc.com
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Speaker Bios
Bradley A. Dengler, MD, FAANS, FACS
Neurosurgeon, Director, Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine
Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, United States Army
Dr. Bradley Dengler is a distinguished neurosurgeon and career Army officer who serves as Director of the Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (CNRM) in Bethesda, Maryland, where he leads a national research portfolio focused on improving outcomes for service members with traumatic brain injury (TBI). He also holds key leadership roles at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, including Director of Neurotrauma/Neurocritical Care, Associate Program Director of Neurosurgery Residency, and Neurosurgery Consultant to the Army Surgeon General. A West Point graduate with a medical degree from USUHS, Dr. Dengler completed his neurosurgery training and neurocritical care fellowship at UT Health San Antonio. He has deployed twice to Iraq as Chief of Neurosurgery and continues to advise multiple Department of Defense committees on TBI. His research has been widely published, and he serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Neurology Research. Dr. Dengler lives in Maryland, with his wife, an Army pelvic reconstructive surgeon, and their three daughters.
Diana Frye, MSN, FNP-C, CFRN
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital
Diana Frye, MSN, FNP-C, CFRN, is an experienced Advanced Practice Provider specializing in burn and emergency care. She began her nursing career in pediatric intensive care at Georgetown University Hospital and later served in the pediatric emergency department at VCU. In 2011, she joined VCU LifeEvac as a flight nurse, combining critical care expertise with aeromedical transport. After earning her Master of Nursing degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2024, Diana transitioned into her current role at the Evans-Haynes Burn Center at VCU Health, where she provides advanced care to patients with complex burn injuries. She continues to fly with LifeEvac, reflecting her ongoing commitment to frontline trauma care and clinical excellence.
Kimberly Gordon, PA-C
Mary Washington General Surgery
Mary Washington Hospital Level II Trauma Center
Kimberly Gordon, PA-C, is a Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant with Mary Washington General Surgery, where she has cared for critically ill and injured patients since 2013. She has extensive experience in acute care surgery, trauma and emergency medicine. Kimberly brings over a decade of frontline knowledge to her work and a deep commitment to advancing surgical education and teamwork in acute care settings.
Beyond her clinical role, Kimberly serves as chair of the Mary Washington Allied Health Providers credentialing committee, helping to uphold standards of excellence and support the professional growth of advanced practice providers. She has been recognized for her strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and leadership within the medical community.
She is also passionate about education and technical skills development. In addition to guest lecturing at James Madison University, she developed and continues to lead a popular hands-on suturing workshop designed to build confidence and surgical skills among medical learners.
Justin Nelson, NRP, TP-C
EMS Liaison, VHC Health
Justin Nelson, EMS Liaison for VHC Health, brings over 25 years of healthcare experience, including 21 years as a firefighter and 14 years as a paramedic in Arlington County, Virginia. A key leader in the development of VHC Health’s Level II Trauma Center, he has advanced regional emergency preparedness through mass casualty drills and inter-agency collaboration. As a Lead Instructor across the National Capital Region, Justin provides advanced trauma and tactical medicine training to first responders, healthcare professionals, and civilians, with expertise in executive protection and active shooter response. He holds a degree in Healthcare Management from Bellevue University and multiple certifications, including NREMT-P and TP-C.
Megan Quintana, MD, FACS
Trauma Surgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery
George Washington University Medical Center
Megan Quintana, MD, FACS, is an Associate Professor of Surgery at George Washington (GW) University and a trauma, acute care, and critical care surgeon at George Washington Hospital in Washington, DC. She completed her general surgery residency at the University of North Carolina, followed by a research fellowship in cardiovascular pathology and advanced fellowship training in trauma and surgical critical care at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.
At GW, Dr. Quintana serves as Director of Acute Care Education and Associate Clerkship Director for Surgery. She has developed innovative curricula that emphasize trauma simulation, interprofessional education, and team-based training. Her commitment to hands-on learning and collaborative case-based teaching extends to medical students, prehospital providers, and nurses. She completed the Master Teacher Leadership Development Program in 2024 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in education at GW, further deepening her expertise in medical education and leadership.
Dr. Quintana is passionate about strengthening multidisciplinary teamwork in trauma care. She leads monthly interdisciplinary trauma simulations and video reviews that bring together professionals from surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, nursing, and allied health to improve communication and decision-making under pressure. She firmly believes that optimal trauma care is achieved when teams train together as they care together.
Nationally, Dr. Quintana serves as Subcommittee Chair for Education and Advocacy within the AAST Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, where she has advanced trauma education curricula that integrate DEI and advocacy. She is also Vice Chair of the Education Committee for the AAS, moderating panels on medical student residency preparation and education research. Her national teaching engagements include the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, the Society of Trauma Nurses, and the Virginia EMS Symposium. Her contributions have earned her multiple honors, including the Giordano Award for Humanism in Surgery (2025), two “Off-Service Attending of the Year” awards from GW Emergency Medicine (2020, 2022), and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society in spring 2025. Above all, Dr. Quintana views education and mentorship as vital extensions of her work as a trauma surgeon, driven by the belief that teamwork and education save lives and improve outcomes for injured patients.
Carolyn Trent, CFRN, NRP
PHI Air Medical, AirCare 2
Carolyn Trent, CFRN, NRP, is a distinguished flight nurse and paramedic with PHI Air Medical, where she has dedicated the past seven years to providing advanced critical care in the air medical environment. With sixteen years of volunteer EMS experience in Loudoun and Clarke counties, Carolyn’s expertise spans both prehospital and emergency department settings, having served as an Emergency Room nurse in multiple northern Virginia hospitals. Her commitment to excellence is reflected in her pursuit of evidence-based practice, striving to elevate standards and outcomes in prehospital care. Carolyn’s credentials as a Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) and Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) underscore her advanced clinical skills and leadership in the field. Outside of her professional life, Carolyn enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and a lively assortment of animals.
Corey Wright, MD, FACS
Trauma Surgeon, Trauma Medical Director
Mary Washington Hospital
Corey Wright, MD, FACS, is the Trauma Medical Director at Mary Washington Hospital and a leading member of the Mary Washington Healthcare surgical team. Dr. Wright specializes in general surgery, trauma surgery, robotic surgery, and critical care, offering minimally invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures for a wide range of surgical diseases. He earned his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, followed by a general surgery residency at St. Luke’s University Hospital and Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wright then completed a fellowship in surgical critical care at Wake Forest University/Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Since joining Mary Washington Healthcare in 2014, Dr. Wright has been instrumental in advancing trauma care and surgical services in the region. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and is recognized for his commitment to clinical excellence, education, and leadership within the trauma and surgical community.