Nurses Nicole Stubbs Stallings, Stephanie Dowdy, and Lauren O. McKinney played a crucial role in delivering timely stroke care during an inpatient code stroke. With an activation-to-needle time of just 45 minutes, TNK was successfully administered. The patient, already showing improvement in stroke symptoms before leaving HMC, was then transferred to the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale ICU for continued monitoring. Lauren O. McKinney, the primary RN, demonstrated exceptional clinical judgment in recognizing her patient's stroke symptoms and ensuring swift intervention. Nicole Stubbs Stallings, the ED RN, promptly responded and administered the TNK, contributing to the seamless execution of life-saving treatment. (fb)

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