Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
Generic

Kimberly Cook RN IBCLC

Wellington,KS

Summary

Public Health Nurse and IBCLC with extensive experience in lactation consulting and support in Montrose County, CO. Skilled in helping clients meet personal breastfeeding goals. Proficient in health education and creating supportive environments, resulting in improved client outcomes and increased engagement in breastfeeding support initiatives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Health Nurse

Montrose County
Montrose, CO
08.2007 - 05.2025
  • Coordinated home visits for first-time pregnant women until child reached two years old.
  • Conducted assessments of family needs during home visits to provide tailored support services.
  • Facilitated referrals to local agencies for additional resources and services.
  • Delivered prenatal education on lactation, nutrition labor and delivery and other prenatal topics.
  • Provided in-home lactation support and postpartum education following childbirth.
  • Engaged with clients during child's first two years to address lactation issues, child development, maternal mental health and other individualized topics.
  • Established a breastfeeding support group, facilitating weekly meetings for participants.

Home Health Nurse

Alpine Home Healh
Montrose, CO
01.2006 - 08.2007
  • Provided skilled nursing care to patients in their homes.
  • Developed individualized care plans based on patient needs.
  • Monitored patient health status and reported changes to physicians.
  • Educated patients and families on medication management and health practices.

Home Health Nurse

William Newton Memorial Hospital
Winfield, KS
06.2002 - 03.2005
  • Delivered skilled nursing care to patients in home settings.
  • Monitored health status and reported significant changes to physicians.
  • Educated patients and families on effective medication management and health practices.
  • Instructed family members on basic nursing skills including wound care, PICC line maintenance, use of bilirubin lights and blankets and other treatments as ordered by a physician.
  • Assessment of wounds and surgical incisions and providing wound dressings to facilitate healing.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD
05-1984

Skills

  • Lactation consulting and breastfeeding support
  • Health education
  • Community outreach
  • Individualized care for clients based on needs
  • Care coordination and working with other agencies to provide care

Certification

  • IBCLC, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant 2020
  • Registered Nurse 1984

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Public Health Nurse

Montrose County
08.2007 - 05.2025

Home Health Nurse

Alpine Home Healh
01.2006 - 08.2007

Home Health Nurse

William Newton Memorial Hospital
06.2002 - 03.2005

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Dakota Wesleyan University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE