Kassi Reyes MSN, MPH, RN, IBCLC

Experience

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  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2008

  Registered Nurse

  -Provider nursing care for a diverse patient population with varied chronic and acute health conditions and social needs-Provided direct care to patients while making necessary nursing judgment. Responsible for assessing the health care needs of individuals and families and for care plan formulation, implementation and evaluation-Coordinated patient care and directed assistive personnel in order to provide safe, patient-centered care-Worked collaboratively with other health professionals to determine care needs of patients and families. Maintained open communication with interdisciplinary team, while acting as a patient advocate-Participated in daily care plan meetings and rounds Show less

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  Universidad de Chile

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2014

  -Performed literature reviews of concepts and strategies in Global Health-Compiled information and bibliographical resources for program’s website -Wrote, reviews and updates for English and Spanish versions of the program’s website-Responsible for literature searches and compilation of information for international sources of research and funding in support of research coordination-Provided translation and editorial support during the preparation of proposals for research projects with international partners; to include scholars and PhD students-Assisted in the coordination of internships and international visitors-Supported in the design, promotion and implementation of courses for international students -Supported the organization of the XII International Summer School 2010 and the Second Latin American and Caribbean Conference on Global Health 2013 Show less

  • Nursing Lecturer

    Mar 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Research Associate

    Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
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  La Clinica del Pueblo

  Oct 2014 - Sept 2016

  Nurse Care Coordinator / Research Nurse

  -Developed Breastfeeding Protocols, based on implementation of Baby-Friendly Ten Steps-Organized and led prenatal workshops at the clinic, coaching pregnant patients about healthy pregnancy , prenatal care, and breastfeeding/chestfeeding . -Supported postpartum patients in achieving their lactation goals.-Research nurse for the DC Cohort study of HIV Patients through George Washington University. Enroll and consent research participants, Performed data entry and data quality control for nearly 200 patients. Over 100 patients were recruited to study during my time as site coordinator. -Responsible for population management of HIV program. -Provided primary care nursing services to include: triage, telephone triage, care management, vaccinations, wound care, patient education and adherence teaching.-Experience with Electronic Medical Record documentation utilizing eCW.-Developed clinic Triage Protocols, Telephone Triage Protocols. -Staff education: Developed and led in services for nursing staff on topics such as breastfeeding, nursing triage and zika virus. -Coordinated and planned monthly HIV care review meetings. -Coordinated monthly interdisciplinary staff trainings as part of National SPNS project on HIV care. -Responsible for monthly medical report for Ryan White Funding. -Reviewed medical records and responsible for data management for Ryan White Reporting, Quality improvement measures and on site research projects-Responsible for population management of HIV program-Coordinated and planned monthly HIV care review meetings. -Member of site wide quality improvement team. -Provided prenatal, postpartum and lactation support to clients. -Program implementation: Implemented the March of Dimes bilingual prenatal workshop curriculum. Show less

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  The George Washington University Hospital

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2019

  Lactation consultant on busy postpartum unit, supported NICU and labor and delivery units, and lactation warm line. Experience in lactation care new parents and their newborns, helping them reach their goals for infant feeding, breastfeeding promotion, chest feeding promotion and supported sustained lactation. Supported Baby Friendly efforts. Performed feeding assessments, created feeding plans, pumping plans, offered postpartum support and discharge planning. Worked with a diverse, multilingual population of patients. Show less

  • Registered Nurse, Postpartum

    Apr 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Lactation Consultant

    Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
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  Kassi Reyes IBCLC

  Feb 2019 - now

  Providing inclusive and compassionate infant feeding support online and in person to families in Bangor, Orono, Old Town, and Orrington Maine. I know that feeding babies is HARD. Specialized in tethered oral tissues and in using pumping as a tool to prolong lactation for families struggling to feed their babies. Provided in home lactation care, specializing in care coordination for families with babies with tongue tie and oral restrictions. Inclusive lactation practice providing equitable care to improve the lactation and breastfeeding outcomes. Professional Lactation Support and infant feeding support provided to families in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. Provided in home lactation care, specializing in care coordination for families with babies with tongue tie and oral restrictions.

  • Kassi Reyes RN, IBCLC

    May 2022 - now

  • Owner, Lactation Consultant IBCLC, Registered Nurse

    Feb 2019 - Apr 2022
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  VHC Health

  Apr 2019 - Jun 2022

  Lactation Consultant

  Lactation consultant on busy postpartum unit, supported NICU and labor and delivery units. Experience in lactation care new parents and their newborns, helping them reach their goals for infant feeding, breastfeeding promotion, chest feeding promotion and supported sustained lactation. Performed feeding assessments, created feeding plans, pumping plans, offered postpartum support and discharge planning. Worked with a diverse, multilingual population of patients.

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  Northern Light Health

  Aug 2022 - now

  Telemedicine Nurse

  Remote telemedicine nurse. Surveillance of health data, telephone triage and coordination of care with clinical team and community resources. Utilizing nursing protocols to lower hospitalization rates for patients throughout the state of Maine.