Kristi Lamarque, MSN RNC-OB, is a dedicated nurse, educator and community advocate based in St. Tammany Parish. With a strong clinical background and a passion for compassionate, patient-centered care, she has served in roles including Charge Nurse and Nursing Instructor, where she helped mentor and develop the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Kristi is especially known for her work in perinatal bereavement support. She founded the first support group in St. Tammany Parish for families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss — creating a safe space for healing and connection. She advocates for expanding access to resources such as Caring Cradles, which help ensure that families are given time, dignity and compassionate care during loss. She is also the co-author of the bill SB 32, “Angel’s Law.”
Kristi has been recognized numerous times in her career. She was named the 2024 Daisy Award winner and the Louisiana State Board of Nursing Clinical Nurse of the Year 2024. She was named the Northshore District Nurses’ Association Outstanding Nurse in 2023. She has also served as an Ambassador at Saint Tammany Health System.
Kristi wants to serve as a Count the Kicks Ambassador because she works closely with many families who have experienced loss and understands that some stillbirths can be prevented. She is passionate about improving outcomes and hopes to help create a future where families across Louisiana receive better care and support.
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