Riki R. Seigler

Riki Seigler is a dedicated nursing professional with over 20 years of experience, committed to excellence in women's health, obstetric, and neonatal care. Her career has encompassed diverse leadership and educational roles, supported by certifications in Inpatient Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring. As a first-generation college graduate with a passion for lifelong learning, she brings a distinctive perspective and steadfast commitment to advancing the nursing profession and enhancing patient outcomes.

Education

Diploma in Surgical Technology, Coastal Carolina Community College
ADN in Nursing, Cape Fear Community College
BSN in Nursing, Grand Canyon University
MSN in Nursing Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Specialization in Teaching

Her focus is in Women's Health, more specifically in intrapartum care. She is certified to teach AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring program, actively contributing to advancing standards of care and education in women's health. She is also an instructor for the American Academy of Pediatrics' Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Research Interests

Women's Health: Exploring strategies to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes, with a focus on high-risk obstetrics and reducing disparities in care.
Nursing Education: Investigating effective teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and the integration of technology to enhance learning outcomes for nursing students.
Fetal Monitoring and Perinatal Safety: Advancing best practices in electronic fetal monitoring and promoting evidence-based interventions to ensure perinatal safety.
Leadership in Nursing: Examining the impact of leadership styles and organizational culture on nurse retention, job satisfaction, and patient care quality.
TeamSTEPPS and Interprofessional Collaboration: Researching the implementation of TeamSTEPPS (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety) to improve teamwork, communication, and patient outcomes in healthcare settings.

Professional Service

Riki serves as a Board Member in the North Carolina Section of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). Her role as the Legislative co-chair actively supports initiatives to improve women's health, obstetric, and neonatal care.