Kiersten Koone
Marion
Summary
With 20 years at UNC Health BlueRidge, I excel in enhancing patient care through comprehensive breastfeeding assessments and evidence-based education. Skilled in managing lactation challenges and fostering family support, I collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Proficient in clinical assessments and empathetic communication, I empower families to reach their breastfeeding goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, IBCLC
UNC Health BlueRidge
10.2005 - Current
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Provide comprehensive mother/baby feeding assessments and feeding plans using current and approved techniques and devices that safely support breastfeeding.
- Provide lactation care in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, NICU departments, and in an outpatient mother-baby clinical setting.
- Provide pre-admission to all pregnant mothers who will deliver within 30 days.
- 23 years of experience working with postpartum breastfeeding couplets.
- Teach prenatal breastfeeding classes and staff education
RN Staff Nurse
Rutherford Hospital
07.2002 - 03.2007
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Labor & Delivery, Post Partum and Newborn Nursery
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care procedures.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC05-2002
Skills
- Comprehensive clinical assessment and management of breastfeeding, understanding infant development and providing evidence-based education to families
- Assess infant feeding, evaluate latch, milk transfer and infant's oral anatomy
- Assess infant's milk intake and monitor stooling and voiding
- Manage common problems like plugged ducts, mastitis, and milk supply concerns
- Educate parents on feeding behaviors, signs of readiness, and expected feeding patterns
- Provide safe, competent, and evidence-based care
- Support and encourage families to meet their breastfeeding goals
Certification
- International Board certified Lactation Consultant
- Current Registered Nurse
- Current BLS/CPR
- Current ACLS
- Current NRP
- Current EFM
Timeline
RN, IBCLC
UNC Health BlueRidge
10.2005 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Rutherford Hospital
07.2002 - 03.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Western Piedmont Community College