At a time when self-care has taken a backseat to COVID-19, we sit down with Traci Richards, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, and D’Anne Moon MS, CNM, and discuss their tips and tricks for coping with stress, nutrition and overall wellness in their institutions, and at home. This episode continues the conversation from the jointly provided ACNM and AWHONN webinar titled, “From Chaos to Calm: Developing a Self-Care Toolkit for COVID -19 and Beyond.” Traci and D’Anne, who participated in that self-care webinar, share their insights in creating a relaxing environment for inpatient mothers, families, and perinatal care providers.
About the Speakers
Traci Richards, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC, C-ELBW
Ms. Richards has been a registered nurse for 25 years which includes 18 years of level III and IV neonatal intensive care experience. She has held multiple roles including preceptor, mentor, charge nurse, supervisor, manager and director. She is a long term American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program mentor and S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Lead Instructor. She has presented at multiple conferences over the past 18 years including A.W.H.O.N.N., N.A.N.N., The Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement and I.H.I. National Forum. She currently participates in quality initiatives on regional and state level in Texas and previously in Tennessee with T.I.P.Q.C.
Formally an AWHONN emerging leader, Margie then served on the National Conference Planning Committee and started an AWHONN Chapter. Currently Margie is the Washington State AWHONN Section Chair, and member on the National AWHONN Education Advisory Committee.
Margie is committed to improving care and outcomes for mothers and newborns as an active member in the Washington State Perinatal Committee working with “Substance use, Mental Health and Pregnancy”, “Obesity” and “Postpartum Follow up” workgroups. She is an appointed member of Washington States Maternal Mortality Review Panel that conducts comprehensive, multidisciplinary reviews of maternal deaths and recommends system changes to improve outcomes for women in the state. Additionally, Margie serves on the Washington State Hospital Association Steering Committee and Content Development Group for the Safe Delivery Road Map.
In 2015, Margie was awarded March of Dimes Nurse of the Year for Education. She completed her Doctorate Degree from Walden University and Masters of Nursing and BSN from the University of Washington. Margie has been married for 36 years, has 4 amazing children and 4 fantastic grandchildren.
D’Anne Moon, MS, CNM
D’Anne Moon is a Certified Nurse-Midwife working in full scope midwifery in Logan, Utah. Her approach is comprehensive and holistic believing that health is affected by all of life’s influences. She has worked in women’s health for over 25 years using evidence and experience in helping women be their best. She is an active member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Suzanne has extensive clinical experience in obstetrical nursing and currently works as a consultant throughout the U.S. with her company, Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics, LLC and the Maternal QI Specialist for TIPQC.
Previously, Suzanne served as an Assistant Director of Nursing Clinical Program Development at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, taught obstetric and critical care nursing at Vanderbilt University, and worked in L&D at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Suzanne has served on numerous programs for AWHONN including CCOE and PEOP modules author and editor, review of the Obstetric Triage toolkit, and Implementation of Evidence Based Practice Advisory Board. She is currently on the board of editors for JPNN, an editor/author for the 5th edition of the textbook Intrapartum Management Modules and AWHONN High Risk and Critical Care, 4th edition textbook.
In 2015, Margie was awarded March of Dimes Nurse of the Year for Education. She completed her Doctorate Degree from Walden University and Masters of Nursing and BSN from the University of Washington. Margie has been married for 36 years, has 4 amazing children and 4 fantastic grandchildren.
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