Katherine Roskin
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and NICU Registered Nurse with more than 15 years of experience supporting high-risk infants and their families. Recognized as a trusted clinical specialist in NICU lactation, feeding progression, and human milk management. Highly skilled educator known for translating complex physiology and evidence-based practice into clear, practical teaching for interdisciplinary NICU professionals and families. Passionate advocate for relationship-based, developmentally supportive feeding care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lactation Consultant, IBCLC
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis, MO
08.2018 - Current
- Provide advanced lactation consultation for medically complex and premature infants, developing individualized feeding plans that integrate developmental readiness, medical stability, and family goals.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert in NICU lactation, human milk use, and feeding progression for NICU professionals.
- Develop and teach formal and informal lactation education for staff and families, including NICU forums, group classes, skills days, and bedside coaching.
- Lead and support quality improvement initiatives related to breast milk utilization and feeding outcomes; collaborated with Informatics to design EMR reports to capture and analyze human milk data.
- Recognized for excellence in nursing practice and clinical leadership through nomination for March of Dimes Heroes in Action – Nurse of the Year (2025).
Registered Nurse, Level IV NICU
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis, MO
01.2008 - 08.2018
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonatal patients, including advanced assessment, medication administration, and continuous monitoring.
- Served as pod charge nurse, coordinating staffing and patient assignments based on acuity and unit needs.
- Precepted and mentored new NICU nurses; provided education on unit policies, procedures, and best practices in neonatal intensive care.
- Promoted family-centered care through education, emotional support, and advocacy for parents navigating the NICU.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing
St. Louis, MO12-2007
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO05-2006
Skills
- Registered Nurse, State of Missouri
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Evidence-based lactation education and curriculum development (NICU forums, skills days, bedside coaching)
- NICU feeding progression and developmentally supportive feeding care
- Quality improvement methodology (PDSA cycles, data-driven practice)
- Family-centered counseling and clinical coaching
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
Timeline
Lactation Consultant, IBCLC
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Level IV NICU
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Truman State University