Professional background

A career in neonatal care.
A broader perspective.

Clinical care, education, leadership and nursing informatics. Explore LaQuinta’s professional experience and the work behind her qualifications.

Nursing since 2009

Experience across care
and clinical practice.

2026 – Present
Registered Nurse, NICU
Baptist Health Lexington
Family-centered care for critically ill infants, working with an interdisciplinary team to support neonatal care and communication.
2024 – 2026
Clinical Nurse Specialist, NICU
Kentucky Children’s Hospital · UK HealthCare
Clinical education, policy development, workflow improvement and clinical product evaluation in a Level IV NICU.
2009 – 2024
Registered Nurse, Level IV NICU
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Neonatal critical care, family education and discharge support, with experience as an Epic Super User.

Areas of experience

Staff training, family education, clinical resource support, policy development and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Graduate education in informatics, clinical workflow assessment and Epic Super User experience supporting documentation and system navigation.

Clinical product evaluation and trials, clinician requirements, practice standardization, patient safety and quality improvement.

Education & next steps

LaQuinta earned her MSN in Nursing Informatics from Chamberlain University in 2024 and her BSN from Berea College in 2009.

For professional opportunities related to her experience, contact her directly. Her résumé includes detailed experience, education and credentials.

Employment history describes professional experience and does not imply employer endorsement of private lactation services.