LD RN Expert Witness & Fetal Monitoring Educator
Contact this Expert Witness
- Company: Claddagh Counsel LLC
- Phone: (269) 491-1493
- Cell: (269) 491-1493
- Website: www.claddaghcounsel.com
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Obstetrics & Gynecology and NurseKeywords/Search Terms:
L&D Expert Witness, Fetal Monitoring Expert, High-Risk Obstetrics Expert Witness, Birth Injury, HIE, EFM Expert, Neonatal Resuscitation, Shoulder Dystocia, Chorioamnionitis, Cesarean Section, Neonatal Injury, Hemorrhage, AWHONN Instructor, Preterm Labor, Hypoxia, Acidosis, Certified, Triage, Charge Nurse, PreceptorEducation:
BSN, Grand Valley State UniversityYears in Practice:
14Additional Information
Jaclyn Recker, BSN, RNC-OB, RNC-IAP, C-EFM Labor & Delivery Expert Witness | Fetal Monitoring Consultant | Nurse Educator | Developer of TruHue™ -Certifications: Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB), Inpatient Antepartum Nursing (RNC-IAP), and Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) -AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Instructor: I educate resident physicians and both experienced and inexperienced nurses to interpret fetal heart rate tracings using NICHD definitions and apply evidence-based interventions. -I am the developer of TruHue™, a proprietary fetal monitoring report I am a nationally certified Labor and Delivery nurse with 14 years of clinical experience in high-risk obstetrics. I am clinically active at the bedside at a Magnet Designated Hospital in Michigan. I serve as a charge nurse, preceptor, and frequently work in triage (the emergency room for women with a pregnancy 20 weeks' gestation and above). I have a passion for education and promoting safe care for all individuals. I've led my unit in implementing evidenced based practice protocols and have served as the chair on various committees within the birth center. I am the recipient of the Daisy Nursing Award and numerous other nominations. Areas of Expertise: Labor & Delivery, Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM), Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation (NICHD Criteria), High-Risk Obstetrics, Fetal Distress and Monitoring Response, Shoulder Dystocia, Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy, Preterm Labor Management, Chorioamnionitis and Infection Management, Emergent and Scheduled Cesarean Section Timing and Preparation, Neonatal Resuscitation and Support, Perinatal Mood Disorders, Cord Gas Interpretation, Maternal Safety Policies, Procedures & Protocols, Documentation and Communication, Staff Education and Competency. My expert witness work centers on the evaluation of care provided during labor and delivery. I provide detailed, guideline-supported analysis of fetal monitoring, documentation, and response timelines based on the standards in place at the time of the event. My communication style is clear, unbiased, professional, and tailored to both legal teams and lay audiences. My patients routinely refer to me as "the calm during their storm." TruHue™ Fetal Monitoring Report I am the developer of TruHue™, a proprietary fetal monitoring report designed to assist attorneys in understanding and presenting electronic fetal monitoring evidence. TruHue™ has been used by both plaintiff and defense teams during case screenings, litigation strategy, and can be used in trial. It serves as a highly effective educational and demonstrative tool. This report can be created without viewing any other records, providing an unbiased roadmap of just the facts. It also can be a part of a comprehensive review. Each TruHue™ report can be tailored to your needs to include: -Color-coded interpretation of fetal heart rate tracings -15–30-minute interval assessments with NICHD-based terminology -Detailed descriptions of key terms needed to understand fetal monitoring interpretation -Explanations rooted in fetal physiology -Suggested clinical interventions with aligned timestamps -Cited references Services Offered: Impartial and unbiased case evaluation and merit screens | Expert case review and opinion reports | TruHue™ Fetal Monitoring Report| Chronologies | Deposition and trial testimony | Educational consulting for legal teams | Visual and demonstrative report development