As we continue to navigate through these times of uncertainty, AWHONN Insights seeks to shed light on issues and challenges impacting perinatal care providers and those who are pregnant in the midst of this pandemic. On this episode, AWHONN nurses – Dr. Margie Bridges and Dr. Suzanne Baird discuss the ways in which they’re working to combat the spread of COVID-19, the ideas that have worked to offset some challenges, and tools appropriate for nurses across our country.
About the Speakers
Margie Bridges, DNP, RNC-OB, ARNP-BC, CNS, Director
Margie is a Perinatal CNS and adjunct faculty, dedicating three decades to perinatal nursing with a passion for moms, babies and nurses who care for them.
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.
Suzanne Baird, DPN, RN, Director
Dr. Baird is a graduate of Rush College of Nursing’s DNP Executive Leadership track and Vanderbilt University MSN and BSN programs.
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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