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Meredith Kennedy

Columbia

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Summary

Senior nursing leader with a proven track record in Women’s Services and regulatory compliance. Drove organizational readiness initiatives that improved compliance frameworks and achieved the highest participation in the Culture of Safety Survey. Focuses on enhancing patient safety and operational excellence through strategic education and policy development.

Overview

1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Outcomes Coordinator

Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia
01.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated the Culture of Safety Survey, achieving the highest participation rate since 2021.
  • Partner with nursing leadership and compliance teams to strengthen patient safety and quality outcomes.
  • Analyze regulatory and quality metrics to identify performance gaps and guide improvement.
  • Led organizational readiness initiatives for DNV, CMS, and Leapfrog standards, enhancing compliance framework.
  • Supported policy development and workflow refinement to streamline survey preparation processes.

Independent IBCLC (Contract)

Bornwell Newborn Services
04.2024 - Current
  • Delivered individualized lactation support and newborn education to empower families in community settings.
  • Conducted lactation support sessions in community-based settings to enhance breastfeeding success among diverse populations.
  • Collaborated with families and pediatric providers to promote evidence-based breastfeeding practices.
  • Develop prenatal and postnatal education materials tailored to diverse populations.

Care Manager

Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia
08.2022 - 01.2025
  • Led evidence-based practice initiatives, including a Magnet-recognized breastfeeding project.
  • Developed and delivered mandatory early lactation support education for clinical staff.
  • Promoted Magnet recognition by demonstrating commitment to nursing excellence during site visit.
  • Served on Unit-Based Practice Council; contributed to development and revision of clinical protocols.
  • Collaborated with EPIC team to create documentation macros that streamlined workflow.
  • Conducted chart audits and documentation reviews ensuring regulatory readiness.

Lactation Consultant Roles (IBCLC)

Prisma Health Richland & SC Lactation & Newborn Wellness Center
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Managed clinical operations, orientation, and competency programs as Lead Lactation Consultant.
  • Served as clinical resource for breastfeeding support and maternal-infant care, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Mentored and educated staff to improve clinical competency and elevate quality of care.
  • Facilitated regulatory compliance and led process improvement initiatives to enhance operational standards.

Registered Nurse — Postpartum & Newborn Care

Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia
09.2004 - 06.2018
  • Provided comprehensive postpartum and newborn care prioritizing safety and individualized support to enhance patient recovery.
  • Created and delivered mandatory breastfeeding education for Postpartum and Special Care Nursery staff to improve knowledge and patient outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and ensured compliance with HIPAA and facility policies to uphold patient confidentiality and care standards.

Education

BSN -

Charleston Southern University

ADN -

Midlands Technical College

BS - Special Education

Lander University

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Quality improvement
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Patient safety strategies
  • Process improvement
  • Gap analysis
  • Policy development
  • Project management and coordination
  • Staff development
  • Competency assessment
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Community education
  • Workflow management
  • Team collaboration and support
  • Communication proficiency

Certification

  • International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
  • Maternal Newborn Nurse

Awards

  • LMC Gold Award, 2018
  • Employee of the Quarter, Prisma Richland, 2018

Credentials

  • BSN
  • RN
  • IBCLC

Timeline

Outcomes Coordinator

Lexington Medical Center
01.2025 - Current

Independent IBCLC (Contract)

Bornwell Newborn Services
04.2024 - Current

Care Manager

Lexington Medical Center
08.2022 - 01.2025

Lactation Consultant Roles (IBCLC)

Prisma Health Richland & SC Lactation & Newborn Wellness Center
01.2018 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse — Postpartum & Newborn Care

Lexington Medical Center
09.2004 - 06.2018

BSN -

Charleston Southern University

ADN -

Midlands Technical College

BS - Special Education

Lander University

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