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Cathy Quinlan

La Grange Park,IL

Summary

Registered Nurse | BSN | IBCLC | NICU Specialist | Patient Educator Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with a BSN and over 15 years of diverse nursing experience including NICU, lactation consulting, patient education, and care coordination. Adept in using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care across populations. Strong communicator with a collaborative spirit, dedicated to delivering holistic, evidence-based care that supports the mind, body, and spirit. Experienced with EMRs, interdisciplinary teams, and regulatory compliance. Certified in BLS and NRP.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Lactation Consultant, RN, IBCLC

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2022 - Current
  • Deliver holistic and individualized patient care through thorough assessment and care planning for new mothers and newborns.
  • Develop tools to help streamline communications between unit departments.
  • Conduct engaging, interactive patient education sessions and community classes using PowerPoint and hands-on demonstration.

Nurse Educator

Women's Care Center
2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented educational programs for clients on reproductive health and wellness.
  • Created instructional materials that enhanced learning experiences for diverse client populations.

Nurse Specialist

ComPsych
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Responded to client health concerns with empathy and clinical accuracy, educating on disease processes and treatment pathways.
  • Created and led a corporate health education webinar reaching over 900 participants, earning over 90% satisfaction.

Standardized Patient

Midwestern University
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Modeled real-world patient care scenarios to evaluate clinical competency and communication in med, PA, and pharmacy students.
  • Supported the integration of theory into bedside practice through reflective feedback and mentorship.

Clinical Educator / Field Nurse Consultant

Syneos Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Delivered targeted health education to HIV patients and high-risk populations.
  • Collaborated with sales team, analyzed needs, and implemented educational strategies supporting potential clients.

Pediatric Sales Specialist

MedImmune Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2004
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Spearheaded the successful launch of FluMist, a novel intranasal influenza vaccine, through targeted education and strategic provider engagement.
  • Exceeded sales targets by consistently meeting and surpassing monthly quotas.

Case Manager / Account Manager

Paidos Health Management
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Managed post-discharge care for neonates, coordinated home health education, and supported caregiver competency.
  • Promoted within six months due to leadership, communication, and case success metrics.

NICU RN

Travcorps / Research Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1999
  • Delivered critical care to premature and high-risk neonates in Level III NICUs.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds and family education to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City

Skills

    Nursing Process (Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation), Patient Safety & Advocacy, Documentation & EMR Proficiency, Multidisciplinary Communication, Patient-Centered Care, Health Education & Coaching, Holistic Care Principles, Cultural & Developmental Competence, Quality Improvement Participation, Team Collaboration & Conflict Resolution, NICU & Acute Care Experience, BLS & Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

Timeline

Lactation Consultant, RN, IBCLC

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2022 - Current

Nurse Specialist

ComPsych
01.2020 - 01.2021

Clinical Educator / Field Nurse Consultant

Syneos Health
01.2019 - 01.2020

Standardized Patient

Midwestern University
01.2017 - 01.2021

Pediatric Sales Specialist

MedImmune Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2004

Case Manager / Account Manager

Paidos Health Management
01.1999 - 01.2001

NICU RN

Travcorps / Research Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1999

Nurse Educator

Women's Care Center
2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Kansas Medical Center

Licensure & Certifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) – Illinois, Active
  • IBCLC, Active
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Active
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Active

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