Meet the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Nurse Coordinators

At The Fetal Care Center of Southern California, we deal with the unexpected every day, and have helped many families make the best plan for their baby’s birth and medical care. As a partnership between UCI Health and CHOC, The Fetal Care Center of Southern California brings together experts in maternal-fetal medicine and pediatrics, so both mom and baby are cared for—no matter the diagnosis. Our team works to support families every step of the way, providing competent, compassionate care. You are never alone.

Kristy Benkert, MSN, RN

Nurse Manager

For the past 17 years, Kristy worked as a Labor and Delivery Nurse before transitioning into management and Fetal Nurse Coordinator. As the Manager of the Fetal Care Center, Kristy works to continuously develop the Fetal Care Center of Southern Orange County at CHOC and the Special Delivery Unit (SDU) in partnership with the designated physician-leader. She maintains operational oversight of the Ambulatory Fetal Care Center and SDU and is accountable for the delivery of quality care, patient safety and satisfaction, staff performance and education. Kristy also assists in care coordination and delivery planning for patients with the nurse coordinators.

Kate Stanley, BSN, RN

Maternal Fetal Coordinator

As a Maternal-Fetal Coordinator, Kate Stanley is responsible for triage and assessing all referrals received from outside medical centers, offices, and internal referrals. Kate coordinates care for all patients who are receiving care in the CHOC Fetal Care Center, including ensuring communication with referring providers and pediatric specialists.

Kate Stanley has worked as an RN in Women’s Health for 25 years with 10+ of those years in Mother-Baby, GYN surgery, Labor and Delivery and 10+ years’ experience in clinical coordination and management of a Fertility Clinic.

“I believe in holistic care and building a partnership with the patient and their families. It is important to listen and value the wishes of my patients, being attentive and advocating for their needs and wants, all while communicating openly and in a timely manner. Every interaction should be done with compassion, dignity, and respect for the mother, their child, and their family; they are my top priority.”

Lori Davis, MBA, BSN, RN

Nurse Coordinator

Lori Davis has 10 years of NICU experience, serving as Relief Charge RN, and most recently as a NICU Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an MBA in Healthcare Management.

“I believe in treating all patients with dignity and respect, providing the highest quality of care, and advocating for my patients and their families to ensure they are receiving the care they want and need. I have dedicated my career to delivering comprehensive care to infants of all gestational ages and birth weights, managing both mild and complex critical conditions, while offering comfort and support to their families during their most challenging moments. As a Nurse Coordinator, I continue to provide this essential support and advocacy, ensuring our patients and their families receive the best possible care. The Fetal Care Center is dedicated to excellence in care, and I am proud to be a part of this compassionate and skilled team.”