Kelly McGehee
Slidell
Summary
I have been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant for 28 years, including 36 years of experience as a master's prepared Mother-Baby nurse. Proficiencies include competent nursing skills as a Lactation Consultant, Mother-Baby Nurse, and Maternal-Child Nursing Instructor, as well as project management and educational support for medical device sales, business development planning through gathering, analyzing, and delivering data in order to make changes that are outcome-based to improve healthcare. I possess excellent time management and organizational skills. Driven and passionate about supporting breastfeeding parents to reach their personal goals of providing optimum nutrition to their babies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lactation Consultant
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
New Orleans
2020.03 - Current
- Follow and adhere to the 10 Steps of Successful Breastfeeding, as well as the International Code of Marketing and Breastmilk Substitutes.
- Safely and competently assess breastfeeding couplets in the inpatient and outpatient settings, implementing interventions to initiate, maintain, and sustain breastfeeding in alignment with the goals of the breastfeeding client.
- Educate breastfeeding parents on the benefits of breastmilk, how to effectively breastfeed the baby, and /or provide breastmilk for the baby in the well baby setting and NICU environment based on the breastfeeding parent's goals.
- Active member on several hospital committees (GIFT certification, CHAMPS, and Express Yourself NICU) with the intent to improve maternal, child, and infant mortality and morbidity rates by assessing practice data and implementing changes aligned with the 10 Steps for Successful Breastfeeding.
- Conduct skills validations to maintain continued competency with the Mother-Baby and Labor and Delivery staff, in accordance with GIFT protocol, to promote best practices in relation to infant feeding.
Clinical Manager
Becton Dickinson BD Medical
Covington
2014.08 - 2020.11
- Educated and trained nurses on Bard Urological products for hospitals via a classroom format.
- Surveyed hospitals for safe, aseptic nursing practice in relation to bladder management.
- Compiled and analyzed data, created a compilation of the results presented to C-suite leaders, and proposed solutions to improve practice changes using the DMAIC Lean Six Sigma process.
- Work collaboratively with other clinical managers, territory managers, to effectively create and sustain a profitable business.
- Cultivated and maintained professional, positive relationships with healthcare accounts.
- Field trainer and lead clinical educator for other members of the clinical team.
Lactation Consultant and Mother Baby RN
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
New Orleans
2011.01 - 2014.08
- Educated families on the benefits of breastfeeding, breastfeeding techniques, and infant care practices that supported the 10 Steps of Successful Breastfeeding.
- Conducted daily assessments of the breastfeeding couplet, and developed individualized lactation care plans for patients based on their personal feeding goals, with a focus on cultural sensitivity and empathy in a safe, inclusive environment.
- Conducted assessments to identify breastfeeding challenges and solutions, and created and implemented nursing interventions to support the breastfeeding couplet.
Lactation Consultant
Ochsner Medical Center Northshore
Slidell
2000.03 - 2010.03
- Established and managed the lactation center, created breastfeeding policies and procedures, managed a breast pump rental station, and a breastfeeding store.
- Improved the breastfeeding rate from 25% to 85% within a year.
- Conducted breastfeeding educational classes for breastfeeding parents, and the Maternal-Child and Labor and Delivery staff.
- Effectively managed an inpatient and outpatient lactation center.
Maternal Child and Pediatric Nursing Instructor
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville
2007.07 - 2009.05
- Developed and conducted classroom lectures for Maternal Child Nursing students.
- Conducted clinicals in Pediatrics, Postpartum, Labor and Delivery, and Newborn Nursery units.
- Actively participated in the PRCC Accreditation process.
- Prepared student nurses for the NCLEX exam.
- Collaborated with instructors, leadership and the students to ensure students were held accountable for safe and competent nursing skills through a compassionate supportive educational environment
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
College of Nursing, University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL2007-05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA1989-05
Skills
- Lactation education
- Clinical instruction
- Lactation assessment
- Care plan development
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Teaching and training
Certification
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Certified in 1997, certification current through 2027
- Maternal Child Nurse Certification Certified in 2021 , certification current through 2027
Timeline
Lactation Consultant
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
2020.03 - Current
Clinical Manager
Becton Dickinson BD Medical
2014.08 - 2020.11
Lactation Consultant and Mother Baby RN
Ochsner Baptist Medical Center
2011.01 - 2014.08
Maternal Child and Pediatric Nursing Instructor
Pearl River Community College
2007.07 - 2009.05
Lactation Consultant
Ochsner Medical Center Northshore
2000.03 - 2010.03
Master of Science - Nursing Education
College of Nursing, University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University School of Nursing