Tara Maxa, MSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CNE, RNC-IAP, CHSE

Education and Training

• Texas A&M University, MSN, Nursing Education, 2021
• Texas Tech University, BSN, 2014
• Wharton County Junior College, ADN, 2009

Professional Certifications

• Registered Nurse (Texas, 2009-present)
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE, 2021-present)
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE, 2022-present)
• Inpatient Obstetric Nursing, (RNC-OB, 2017-present)
• Inpatient Antepartum Nursing, (RNC-IAP, 2022-present)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring, (C-EFM, 2021-present)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (10/2015-present)
• Basic Life Support (BLS), (7/2007-present)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider (NRP), (11/2014-present)

Research Interests

• Decreasing maternal morbidity and mortality rates
• Maternal mental health
• Simulation in health care

Teaching Interests

• Nursing care of women, families and newborns
• Adult health

Awards, Recognition and Service

• Houston Methodist West Hospital ICARE Nominee, 2021
• Outstanding Nursing Student, Wharton County Junior College, 2009

Memberships

• Aggie Newborn and Obstetrics Nurses Association (ANONA), advisor; 2021 - present
• Brazos Valley AWHONN Chapter, Chair, May 2022 – present
• Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), member; 2021 – present
• Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Board member; 2021 – present
• Phi Kappa Phi Nursing Honor Society, member; 2021 – present