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Rapid Response RN

Sarah Lorenzini
Nursing Education
Critical Care Nursing
Emergency Nursing
Patient Care
Patient Advocacy
Rapid Response Nursing
Emergency Response
Cirrhosis
Nursing
Pathophysiology
Patient Safety
Rhabdomyolysis
Acute Kidney Injury
Ectopic Pregnancy
Pediatric Drowning
Critical Care
Hyponatremia
Snake Bites
Fluid Resuscitation
Cardiac Tamponade

Do you want to go from dreading emergencies to feeling confident and ready to jump into action to rescue your patient? Well, this show will let you see emergencies unfold through the eyes of a Rapid Response Nurse. With real life stories from the frontlines of nursing, host Sarah Lorenzini MSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, a Rapid Response Nurse and educator, shares her experiences at rapid response events and ... more

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One septic patient, heart rate of 164, and blood pressure that doesn’t fit… Let’s break down what really happens during thyroid storm.

Sarah shares the case of a 26-week pregnant woman admitted with urosepsis, who suddenly becomes flushed, sweaty an... more

How do you recognize a stroke when the usual symptoms are present? No facial droop. No slurred speech. No one-sided weakness.

In this episode, you'll hear the case of a post-op patient with normal vital signs but complaints of double vision. What fo... more

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A 60-year-old patient recovering from surgery suddenly develops double vision. His vital signs are normal, his speech is clear, and he has no obvious one-sided weakness. But something isn't right.

What could cause such a dramatic neurological change... more

"I feel like I'm drowning." Four days after a STEMI, a patient who had been recovering well is sitting bolt upright, coughing up pink, frothy sputum, and unable to catch his breath.

In this episode, Sarah walks you through a worst-case scenario comp... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Lorenzini
Rapid Response Nurse
Rapid Response RN
Episode: BONUS EPISODE: Rapid Response Calls That Never Should Have Happened from the Nurse Gwenny Podcast
Mark Creager
Lead author of the new AHA/ACC guideline for acute pulmonary embolism
Vascular Medicine / Guideline Writing Committee
Episode: 160: The 2026 AHA/ACC New PE Guidelines with Dr. Mark Creager
Kat Siaron
Rapid Response nurse and researcher
Parkland Hospital; UT Southwestern (former)
Episode: 159: Nurse Led Stroke Alert Process with Kat Siaron RN
Shyam Prabhakaran
Neurologist and chief writer for the new 2026 AHA stroke guidelines
American Heart Association
Episode: 158: What’s Changed in Acute Stroke Care? New AHA Stroke Guidelines with Dr. Prabahkaran
Melody Bishop
Experienced respiratory therapist and guest on the podcast
Episode: 157: Cracking the ARDS Code: A Deep Dive on ARDS Vent Management Strategies With Melody Bishop RT
Dr. Oscar Mitchell
Pulmonary and critical care physician at Penn Medicine.
Penn Medicine
Episode: 155: Rewinding the Clock: Teamwork That Prevents the Code, With Guest Dr. Oscar Mitchell
Jaclyn Bond
Director of Nursing and former Rapid Response Team Leader
Episode: 154: Physiology-Guided Sepsis Resuscitation: ANDROMEDA-SHOCK 2, Dynamic Fluid Responsiveness, and SEP-1 with Guest Jaclyn Bond
Kristen Marin
Director of Critical Care and Trauma Services at a local community hospital
Local hospital in Northern California
Episode: 151: Caring Close to Home: How Point-of-Care EEG and Community Innovation Are Changing ICU Care
Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim
Intensivist with expertise in critical care medicine and pulmonology
Episode: 150: Sepsis-Induced Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim MD

Host

Sarah Lorenzini
Host of Rapid Response RN, rapid response nurse educator

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Very grateful Med surg to ICU RN!!

    Learning from real human beings with real feelings, real empathy, real stories etc is so different and so much more calming (and effective for learning) than the dry orientation manuals, books, and online resources Ive been avoiding. I want to study and be better for my patients but the thought of spending my time off stuck in books, after the long grueling shifts, just felt depressing. This is different. Its learning lessons but fun, friendly, relatable, and feels like its delivered all wrapped... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RatherBeTiredThanBored
    United States5 days ago
  • Some people inspire us without ever knowing the difference they’ve made in our lives. ❤️

    Yesterday, I attended the Inland Empire Rapid Response Symposium and had the opportunity to see Sarah Lorenzini in person.

    My journey into critical care nursing has not been an easy or traditional one.

    I earned my nursing degree overseas, where critical care was an elective I didn’t choose. English is not my first language, and between cultural differences, family challenges, and learning to navigate nursing in a different country, I had to teach myself so much along the way.

    I started as a t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    9XVB783
    United States15 days ago
  • Worth the binge

    Very engaging and informative. Terrific story telling approach to teaching patho, critical care, and the role of the nurse from many varied perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Desiree gattis
    United Statesa month ago
  • Listen!

    Great podcast, love to learn and refresh different topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FF-Nat
    United States2 months ago
  • Building a better nurse

    I found Sarah about 4 years into my nursing career. As a scared new-ish to ICU nurse, all I felt like I knew was how much I truly didn’t know. Sarah’s humility, kindness, and knowledge makes learning easy and “sticky”- her lessons travel with me. Now as a rapid nurse, I CONTINUE to learn, not just pathophys or pharmacology, but the more important things about how to keep relationships with the nurses we are helping, how to politely question medical decisions, and so much more. This podcast is pe... more

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    CAB5026
    United States3 months ago

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The show is noted for being educational for both students and seasoned nurses.
Listeners praise practical, actionable nursing insights and storytelling.
Audiences frequently use episodes as teaching material in nursing courses and training.
Guests appreciate the clear explanations of complex topics and real-world cases.
The host's energy can come across loud to some listeners, but the content is highly valued for learning.

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BONUS EPISODE: Rapid Response Calls That Never Should Have Happened from the Nurse Gwenny Podcast
Q: Walk us through the first case of a rapid response that never should have happened.
The case involved a patient with rising heart rate and dropping blood pressure, initially treated with metoprolol and fluids without timely re-assessment or decisive escalation, ultimately progressing to septic shock and organ dysfunction despite interventions; the lesson emphasizes early detection, appropriate escalation, and proactive investigation of abnormal vitals.
BONUS EPISODE: Rapid Response Calls That Never Should Have Happened from the Nurse Gwenny Podcast
Q: What constitutes a rapid response call that never should have happened?
Such calls occur when warning signs of deterioration are missed or ignored despite early indicators, or when front-line staff advocacy is not heard, allowing decline to progress into shock or organ failure.
163: Nurse Gwenny Takes Over the Podcast
Q: What is the biggest misconception about rapid response nursing?
That it is all about following ACLS; in reality, the bulk involves soft skills, team dynamics, and early activation to prevent emergencies from escalating.
163: Nurse Gwenny Takes Over the Podcast
Q: How did you persuade leadership to fund a dedicated rapid response team?
By combining retrospective data with cost considerations, showing how rapid responses prevent ICU transfers, reduce code blues, and protect nurse retention, which aligned with hospital priorities like quality metrics and patient safety.
160: The 2026 AHA/ACC New PE Guidelines with Dr. Mark Creager
Q: Can you walk us through the new A–E clinical categories and why this system was adopted instead of older labels?
The new categories (A through E) provide a graduated scale of severity with subcategories and a respiratory modifier, offering a more nuanced prognosis and guiding treatment choices more precisely than the older massive/submassive or low/intermediate/high-risk labels.

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What is Rapid Response RN about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, story-driven show led by a rapid response nurse educator who shares frontline experiences from emergencies. Episodes blend clinical explanations (pathophysiology, pharmacology) with real cases to teach critical thinking, early recognition of patient decline, and effective escalation. Listeners get a window into timely, interdisciplinary decision-making in high-stakes environments, with recurring focus on bedside assessment, teamwork, and leadership in crisis. A notable strength is the host's ability to translate complex clinical concepts into actionable takeaways, often tying in post-event reflection, continuous learning, and CE opportunities. The format appeals to practicing nurses, ER/ICU staff, and nurse leaders seeking prac... more

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2. Mark Creager
3. Kat Siaron
4. Shyam Prabhakaran
5. Melody Bishop
6. Dr. Oscar Mitchell
7. Jaclyn Bond
8. Kristen Marin

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