Iris K. Evans
Stockbridge,Georgia
Summary
Accomplished Director of Advanced Practice Providers at Emory University at Grady Memorial Hospital, showcasing leadership in managing midwifery services and educational programs. Expert in ALSO and adept at fostering team collaboration, I spearheaded initiatives improving patient care and safety. Achievements include launching a Child Safety Seat Program and leading annual educational retreats, demonstrating commitment to excellence and innovation in women's health.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Women's Health Department
Emory University at Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Manage/Supervise 8 Midwives evaluations, schedule, sustainment training, and scope of practice
- Train and supervise FP/ER/OB interns, residents, Midwife students and medical students
- Educate patient and family during “Centering” and birthing classes on labor course and pregnancy
- Staff Midwife on a fast-paced Labor and Delivery Unit
- Initiated and maintains Child Safety Seat Program
- Restarted and Maintains Childbirth Education Classes
- Initiated and maintains annual Educational Retreat for Midwifery Service
Staff Nurse Midwife/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner/Pregnancy Education
Martin Army Community Hospital
Fort Benning (Columbus), GA
05.2017 - 10.2022
- Midwifery Chief for 18 months managing Midwives and IBCLC RN
- Staff Midwife on a fast-paced Labor and Delivery Unit with an average of 100 births per month
- Co-management of High-risk pregnancy to include twins, previous cesarean, and preeclampsia
- Train and supervise family practice residents, physician assistant students and medical students
- Facilitator for Our Village, a breastfeeding support group
- Medical Expert and Program Coordinator Pregnancy/Postpartum Physical Training Program (P3T)
- Voluntarily installed Child safety seats for military, resulting in over 100 seats installed properly
Staff Midwife/Assistant Chief of Midwifery/Breastfeeding Counselor
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
Fort Campbell (Clarksville), KY
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Staff Midwife on a fast-paced Labor and Delivery Unit with an average of 250 births per month
- Assistant Chief completing employee evaluations, schedule and approving timecards of 14 employees
- Co-management of High-risk pregnancy to include twins, previous cesarean, and preeclampsia
- Train and Supervise midwifery and physician assistant students, residents and interns
- Coordinated Maternal-Child Health Fair for 80 soldiers and families assigned to Fort Campbell
- Medical Expert and Program Coordinator Pregnancy/Postpartum Physical Training Program (P3T)
- Educated patient and family during “Centering” and birthing classes on labor course and pregnancy
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse for Mother-Baby Unit and L&D Unit, Childbirth Educator
Ireland Army Medical Center
Fort Knox (Radcliff), KY
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Charge Nurse and Team Leader on a fast-paced Labor and Delivery Unit with an average of 60 births per month
- Childbirth and Breastfeeding Educator for patients and family member
- Assisted in coordination Maternal-Child Health Fair for over 100 members of the community
Staff Nurse of Peds, Mother-Baby Unit and L&D Unit
Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Bragg (Fayetteville), NC
07.2011 - 01.2014
- Charge Nurse and Team Leader on a fast-paced Labor and Delivery Unit with an average of 280 births per month
- Oriented and trained other incoming nursing staff on unit and protocols
- Cross-Trained on Pediatric and Mother-Baby units floating at least 1 per month
Education
Registered Nurse Certified in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing -
National Certification Corporation
05.2024
First Assisting at Cesarean Delivery: A course for Women’s Health Professionals -
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA12.2015
Limited Obstetric Ultrasound Course -
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA11.2014
Master of Science in Nursing - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery
Georgetown University
Washington, DC08.2014
OB/GYN Nurse Course -
U.S. Army
Honolulu, HI05.2012
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of South Carolina
Aiken, SC05.2011
Non-Degree Seeking -
Georgia Military College
Augusta, GA01.2008
Bachelors of Science in Black Studies and Chemistry -
Knox College
Galesburg, IL05.2001
Skills
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- First assist for cesarean deliveries
- 1st trimester limited obstetric ultrasound
- Centering Pregnancy Facilitator
- Implantable device insertion/removal
- Intrauterine device insertion/removal
- Punch biopsy
- Pessary fitting and maintenance
- De-escalation, organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Human Resources for Supervisors
- Team STEPPS Master Trainer
- Patient-Centered Care
- Childbirth Education Instructor
- Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs)
Affiliations
- American Congress of Obstetrician and Gynecologist Educational Affiliate Membership, 2023
- American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM), 2013
- Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN), 2013
- Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing) Honor's Society, 2011
Skills Certification Highlights
- Board Certified Nurse Midwife
- Board Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certified
- AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring
- Registered Nurse certified in Inpatient Nursing
- Certified first assist for cesarean deliveries and gynecological surgeries
- Certified to perform 1st, 2nd and 3rd Trimester Limited Obstetric Ultrasound
- Centering Pregnancy Facilitator (Group Pregnancy Care Approach)
- Certified in placement / removal of Nexplanon-implantable birth control
- Intrauterine Device insertion / removal
- Punch Biopsy, Pessary fitting and maintenance
- Among the highest productivity and patient encounters among peers
- Patient Satisfaction feedback >90%
- Ability to assess and react quickly in escalating situations, De-escalation skills
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Human Resources for Supervisors
- TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer (Team strategies and tools to enhance performance and Patient safety)
- Facilitator in Patient-Centered Caring Communication Initiative
- Childbirth Education Instructor for patients and their families
- Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPSTs) (Certified to install Car seats)
Timeline
Director of Advanced Practice Providers, Women's Health Department
Emory University at Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse Midwife/Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner/Pregnancy Education
Martin Army Community Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2022
Staff Midwife/Assistant Chief of Midwifery/Breastfeeding Counselor
Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
02.2015 - 04.2017
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse for Mother-Baby Unit and L&D Unit, Childbirth Educator
Ireland Army Medical Center
02.2014 - 01.2015
Staff Nurse of Peds, Mother-Baby Unit and L&D Unit
Womack Army Medical Center
07.2011 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse Certified in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing -
National Certification Corporation
First Assisting at Cesarean Delivery: A course for Women’s Health Professionals -
Philadelphia University
Limited Obstetric Ultrasound Course -
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Master of Science in Nursing - Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner/Midwifery
Georgetown University
OB/GYN Nurse Course -
U.S. Army
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
University of South Carolina
Non-Degree Seeking -
Georgia Military College
Bachelors of Science in Black Studies and Chemistry -
Knox College
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