A Nurse's Journey with LVAD (Left Ventricular Assistive Device), With Shenell Thompkins and Tiffany Cannon

In this episode of Nurse Converse, Shenell Thompkins is joined by Tiffany Cannon, who shares her powerful story of living with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). At just 28, Tiffany experienced heart failure during pregnancy, leading to an emergency C-section and the life-changing decision to receive an LVAD. She opens up about the emotional toll, her return to nursing, and how her dual perspective as both a patient and nurse fuels her passion for advocacy, empathy, and patient empowerment. Tiffany’s journey is one of resilience and hope, proving that heart disease is not the end—but a new beginning. 

>>One Nurse’s Journey with LVAD (Left Ventricular Assistive Device)

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[02:17] Tiffany's journey to heart failure.
[05:53] Heart failure diagnosis after childbirth.
[09:23] Divine intervention in medical decisions.
[13:25] Gratitude through life changes.
[21:00] Bridging patient-nurse connection.
[22:49] Advocacy and patient awareness.
[26:18] Heart disease is not a death sentence.
[29:09] Supporting nurses in their careers.

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Instagram: allonenurse_shenell 
TikTok: all_one_nurse

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