Nurses and advanced practice providers have historically been undervalued and underutilized in global health, yet they comprise the majority of the global health workforce. The Global Nursing Impact Series aims to provide a platform for leading nurses and advanced practice providers to share the impact that they are making in the field of global health through research, advocacy, collaboration, innovation, and more. Invited speakers will present for 20 minutes followed by a 10-minute Q&A session.
The lecture series is hosted by the Center for Global Nursing (CGN) on the second Tuesday of each month on Zoom. More CGN events can be found on the CGN website.
Speakers
Noy Keopaseuth
Nurse Anesthetist, Lao Friends Hospital for Children
Noy Keopaseuth is a Nurse Anesthetist at Lao Friends Hospital for Children (LFHC). Like Vandee, he joined the hospital shortly after its opening and initially worked in both the inpatient and emergency departments before training in nurse anesthesia. He was part of the first cohort of nurses to receive this specialized training at LFHC. Noy has since hosted and collaborated with international volunteers and now serves as an educator for nursing students from both Laos and the United States when they come for a rotation at LFHC. His professional development has included travel to hospitals across Laos and abroad to further strengthen his anesthesia practice.
Vandee Xiong
Operating Room Manager, Scrub Nurse, and Surgical First Assistant, Lao Friends Hospital for Children
Vandee Xiong is an innovative and patient-focused Operating Room Manager, Scrub Nurse, and Surgical First Assistant at Lao Friends Hospital for Children. He was among the first nurses to join the hospital when it opened in 2015 and has now dedicated ten years of service to LFHC. Vandee previously worked in the inpatient, outpatient, and emergency departments before the operating theater opened in 2017, where he now leads the surgical nursing team. His experience includes suturing, wound care, sterilization, and scrubbing for a wide variety of pediatric surgical procedures. His expertise and long-standing commitment continue to strengthen the hospital’s dedication to delivering safe, high-quality pediatric care.