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Ashton Kogut

Baytown

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in Maternal-Child Health, specializing in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Couplet Care and Lactation Consulting. Certified in Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB) and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Recognized for clinical excellence and innovation with multiple professional accolades. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and supporting families during critical transitions. Eager to return to clinical practice and contribute to community health in the Lactation role providing exceptional patient care for the mother-baby dyad and family.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Supported mothers in breastfeeding techniques and practices to enhance maternal and infant health.
  • Assisted in developing educational materials for prenatal and postnatal breastfeeding support.
  • Provided information on lactation resources, promoting community awareness and access to support services.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for breastfeeding families.
  • Delivered specialized lactation support and counseling to patients across hospital units
  • Led staff training and orientation for lactation support services
  • Developed educational programs and breastfeeding competencies for staff and patients
  • Attained recertification of Texas Ten Step Program Designation for the unit
  • Collected and analyzed breastfeeding statistics to support program quality improvement
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic maternal-infant care

Registered Nurse - Childbirth Center

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
02.2013 - 04.2019
  • Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient safety standards.
  • Administered patient care in compliance with hospital protocols and best practices.
  • Evaluated clinical outcomes to drive evidence-based practice improvements across departments.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

Education

Nursing

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
12-2012

Skills

    Breastfeeding support

    Strong work ethic & team collaboration
    Leadership & staff training
    Organizational & program development skills
    Patient & staff breastfeeding education
    Statistical data collection & analysis
    Interdisciplinary coordination
    Competency development for clinical staff
    Software proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Accomplishments

    • Top 150 Outstanding Nurses – Houston Chronicle’s Salute to Nurses, 2016

    • San Jacinto Methodist Nursing Innovation Award – 2016

Certification

• Registered Nurse – Texas (Active License)
• Certification in Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB) – April 2014–Current
• International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) – October 2019–Current
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Current

Timeline

Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
04.2019 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse - Childbirth Center

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
02.2013 - 04.2019

Nursing

Stephen F. Austin State University

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