Keighly Kilsgaard, BSN, RN, PHN, IBCLC
Torrance
Summary
Highly skilled healthcare professional with focus on maternal and infant health. Proven ability to support and educate new mothers, ensuring positive breastfeeding experiences. Strong emphasis on collaborative teamwork and adaptive problem-solving to meet evolving patient needs. Adept in counseling, patient education, and lactation management. Reliable, results-driven, and ready to make significant impact.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO, Founder, Lactation Consultant, RN
Nursing With Grace
02.2021 - Current
- Utilizes evidence-based practices to develop personalized care plans for each mother-infant dyad, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Supports mothers and babies practically and holistically
- Home and virtual visits
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Educated families on newborn care immediately after delivery, fostering understanding of breastfeeding techniques and infant safety practices.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of maternal health status, identifying potential complications and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Provided continuous labor support to patients, guiding through pain management options and promoting effective breathing techniques during contractions.
- Administered IV medications and fluids through infusion pumps, managing dosage and flow rates to support maternal and fetal health.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
Welcome Baby RN
Providence Little Company of Mary
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Home health postpartum support (lactation, infant care, mental health checks, family dynamics systems)
- NICU visits, transitional support to home
Education Manager
Obria Medical Clinics
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Staff Education
- Created and managed patient education programs
- Managed yearly studies and created company goals
Clinic Manager, RN
Obria Medical Clinics
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Clinic management: Employee relations, Hiring, Scheduling, Maintain/Order supplies, Reports and logs
- Acquired AAAHC accreditation
- Prenatal Care and Pregnancy Counseling
Public Health Work
Compassion International
09.2010 - 11.2010
- Created a unique program called CHAP (Child Health Analysis Program), which aims to improve growth, development, and overall health in six specific categories
- Includes 350+ children
Education
BSN -
West Coast University
Anhiem, Ca11.2013
Biola University
La Mirada, Ca05.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Fast Learner
- Adaptable
- Positive
- Effective decision making
- Breastfeeding support
- Antepartum care
- Empathy and compassion
Certification
- IBCLC (Internationally Certified Lactation Counselor)
- PHN (Public Health Nurse)
- Limited Obstetrical Ultrasound
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance
02.2024 - 10.2024
CEO, Founder, Lactation Consultant, RN
Nursing With Grace
02.2021 - Current
Welcome Baby RN
Providence Little Company of Mary
01.2018 - 01.2019
Education Manager
Obria Medical Clinics
05.2017 - 01.2018
Clinic Manager, RN
Obria Medical Clinics
12.2015 - 01.2018
Public Health Work
Compassion International
09.2010 - 11.2010
Biola University
BSN -
West Coast University
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