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Experience Experience
Los Angeles, CA
RN Lactation Consultant
Los Angeles, CA
Bayer-Reynolds
Los Angeles, CA
RN Lactation Consultant
  • Collegiality - Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others
  • Planning - Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
  • Meets performance criteria of Staff Nurse
  • Leadership - Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
  • Collaborates with other health care members in providing care
  • Inpatient lactation rounding, documentation, make appointments
  • Outpatient appointments using nursing process, documentation, make follow-up appointments
Phoenix, AZ
Lactation Consultant Rn
Phoenix, AZ
Kling, Marquardt and Schiller
Phoenix, AZ
Lactation Consultant Rn
  • Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas
  • Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste (of time and supplies) and promoting cost effectiveness
  • Collaborates with all disciplines to enhance clinical outcomes, reduce length of stay, improve resource utilization and ensure patient satisfaction
  • Fulfills the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth congruent with ILCA standards
  • Serves as a clinical resource and consultant for issues related to patient care for patients, physicians, staff and the community
  • Participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving patient’s health care goals through patient assessment, planning and implementation of Lactation Consultant interventions and evaluation of patient outcomes
  • To uphold the standards of the profession and organization and practice ethically and with integrity
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Philadelphia, PA
RN Experienced Lactation Consultant Nicu
Philadelphia, PA
Quitzon Group
present
Philadelphia, PA
RN Experienced Lactation Consultant Nicu
present
  • Develops evidence-based feeding plans that address the mother and infant's feeding issues
  • Performs initial and on-going assessments of the patient's lactation goals and issues
  • Designs and implements community outreach, education programs and activities
  • RN from an accredited registered nursing program
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Maintains knowledge of current lactation theories and research
  • Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Central Michigan University
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Skills Skills
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
  • Presents current evidence-based information on breastfeeding issues to empower women to make informed decisions, learn the skills to successfully initiate and maintain lactation and to overcome obstacle to breastfeeding, thus enhancing maternal role satisfaction
  • Provides written instructions and information to reinforce and enhance verbal and demonstrated teaching. Documents the evaluation, plan, interventions and outcomes appropriately
  • Communicates effectively with the breastfeeding mother and significant others using age and audience appropriate language/teaching materials
  • Serves as consultant for physicians and other healthcare providers concerning lactation issues to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. Provides professional leadership and advanced knowledge in the practice of lactation management. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with patients, staff, physicians and community services supportive of breastfeeding families
  • Education: Completion of approved Lactation Training Course
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RN Lactation Consultant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Demonstrates advanced skills and techniques,
  • Demonstrates leadership skills in unit management, and assumes responsibility and accountability for professional behavior and practice
  • Collaborates with other health care members in providing care
  • Current licensure in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse
  • Six months' mimimum clinical experience preferred
  • Meets performance criteria of Staff Nurse
  • Able to complete mathematical computations required to administer medications and treatment protocols
  • ACLSL, BLS required
  • Possess basic computer knowledge
  • ICBLC certification required
  • BLS, NRP required
  • Lactation experience required
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Rn-lactation Consultant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum three (3) Years lactation experience within the last five (5) years
  • Minimum one (1) year working with level 2/level 3 neonates
  • Minimum two (2) years working with level 2/level 3 neonates
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in a perinatal area (i.e. postpartum/labor and delivery)
  • Minimum five (5) years lactation experience within the last seven (7) years
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Lactation Consultant Rn-pd Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conducts educational needs assessments to design and develop programs to meet regulatory requirements and organizational, departmental needs
  • Communicates and markets education programs to a broad target audience using appropriate methods, and based on identified/assessed needs
  • Makes assessment of physiological and /or functional status using protocols, initiates appropriate interventions
  • Develops individualized member/patient/family education plan focusing on self management, delivers member/patient/family education (individual or group) specific to disease state
  • Provides direct group or one-on-one health education services to members and the public. Reviews and recommends high quality, culturally appropriate written and audio visual health content
  • Participates in multi disciplinary care teams and committees
  • Collects data; plans and prepares reports for performance improvement and/or quality assurance audits
  • Participates in establishing department policies and protocols that support regulatory standards (JOINT commission,NCQA, MediCal)
  • Two (2) years previous teaching experience required
  • Two (2) years recent (within the last 5 years) related clinical experience*
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years) required
  • Adult learning and behavior change knowledge required
  • Computer literacy skills required
  • Related clinical experience must be defined within the posting notes, specific to the department of hire adult critical care, med/surg, MCH, etc
  • IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) certificate
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Rn-lactation Consultant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Professional Competencies: Utilizes a critical thinking approach to problem solve and make decisions. Applies analytical reasoning, reflection and rational problem-solving skills, using verifiable information, and clinical judgment, in order to choose among alternative solutions to clinical problems. Fosters and uses innovative thinking to create alternative solutions. Demonstrates the ability to analyze, synthesize and utilize data to provide optimal nursing care
  • One (1) year of experience working with level 2/level 3 neonates
  • Previous experience with population care/case management, triage and advice
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Lactation Consultant Rn Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must have advance knowledge of perinatal nursing practices, anatomy and physiology, pregnancy, labor, birth, lactation, infant care and clinical breastfeeding issues
  • Able to demonstrate exceptional communication, collaboration, teamwork and flexibility
  • Serves as role model for delivery of excellent patient care and customer service
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RN, Lactation Consultant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Recent minimum three years clinical experience in Mother & Baby Care with one year as a Lactation Consultant in an acute care setting required
  • Additionally experience in lactation both acute care and outpatient clinical is preferred
  • Experienced- two (2) or more years of Lactation Consultant experience in an acute care setting and outpatient clinical experience preferred
  • Specific training and certification in the area of lactation and breastfeeding required
  • Current IBCLC Certification
  • Effective communication skills, high ethical and professional standards, excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to act as role model professionalism through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
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Lactation Consultant Rn Resume Examples & Samples

  • Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the Lactation Consultant is responsible and accountable for individual Lactation Consultant practice and, when applicable, appropriately delegates and supervises tasks to provide optimum patient care
  • Collaborates with all disciplines to enhance clinical outcomes, reduce length of stay, improve resource utilization and ensure patient satisfaction
  • Serves as a clinical resource and consultant for issues related to patient care for patients, physicians, staff and the community
  • Fulfills the duty and responsibility to maintain competence and to continue personal and professional growth congruent with ILCA standards
  • Participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving patient’s health care goals through patient assessment, planning and implementation of Lactation Consultant interventions and evaluation of patient outcomes
  • Accurately and completely documents all aspects of care given
  • Communicates effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the customers we serve
  • Associate Degree in Nursing, BSN
  • IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) required
  • One year recent clinical and education experience
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Lactation Consultant OC RN Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develops, coordinates, & evaluates programs to meet regulatory requirements & organizational, departmental, & discipline specific needs
  • Communicates & markets education programs to a broad target audience using appropriate methods, & based on identified/assessed needs
  • Develops, implements, monitors, & evaluates/improves the orientation, cross training & education/competency processes/systems for clinical staff
  • Ensures compliance & documentation of organizational records based on regulatory agency standards
  • Previous teaching experience required OR previous recent experience in in-service education in clinical service area (usually two (2) - five (5) years)
  • Experience in breast-feeding education and postpartum and/or mother-baby
  • Completion of a Board Certified Lactation Consultant program with the intent to complete and receive the state license by November 30th (state exam is only offered in July of each year) required
  • BLS and PALS, preferred
  • Computer literacy required
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
  • Experience at a Baby-Friendly designated facility preferred
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RN, Lactation Consultant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Three (3) years lactation experience within the last five (5) years
  • One (1) year working with level 2/level 3 neonates
  • Two (2) years of experience in a perinatal area i.e. postpartum/labor and delivery
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RN Lactation Consultant Resume Examples & Samples

  • 2 year/Associate Degree or 4 year/Bachelor’s Degree
  • Texas State RN license or compact license accepted/Lactation Certification required
  • Knowledge of state, federal, TJC regulations
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RN Lactation Consultant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Current RN license with the South Carolina State Board of Nursing
  • Advanced certification field of specialty/expertise encouraged
  • Competently performs unit specific duties as assigned Certification as a Lactation Consultant
  • Previous hospital experience preferred in area specialty
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RN Lactation Consultant PRN Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must include extensive practical skills, clinical judgement and knowledge in the lactation field
  • Must have comprehensive practical experience working with breast-feeding mothers and infants
  • Experience in adult and/or health related education required
  • Excellent physical assessment and interviewing skills required
  • Must have knowledge of various interventions and equipment used in supporting breast-feeding mothers and infants
  • Must be able to articulate and demonstrate knowledge of educational goal setting, curriculum planning and program evaluation
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RN Experienced Lactation Consultant Nicu Resume Examples & Samples

  • Performs initial and on-going assessments of the patient's lactation goals and issues
  • Develops evidence-based feeding plans that address the mother and infant's feeding issues
  • Designs and implements community outreach, education programs and activities
  • Maintains knowledge of current lactation theories and research
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Lactation Consultant RN / Evenings Resume Examples & Samples

  • Consult with medical staff and seek appropriate medical management as needed
  • Educates staff through inservicing and evaluating of breastfeeding techniques. Provides education to mother during prenatal classes and continuing through discharge planning follow up
  • Familiar with all types of breast-feeding equipment through product evaluation and usage. Able to determine appropriate usage of equipment. Right product for the right patient at the right time
  • Available to provide outreach teaching to physician's offices skill fairs and community programs
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RN Lactation Consultant PRN Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations
  • Responsible for the daily assistance of mothers who may require extra help with breastfeeding. Works in collaboration with the post partum and nursery nurses to meet the needs of both the mother and baby. Responsible for the promotion of exclusive breastmilk feeding for all mothers whether their baby is in the well newborn nursery or the NICU. Teaches nursing staff the latest trends in breastfeeding assistance; provides teaching in the parent education courses offered by the hospital
  • Minimum of one year in-patient experience is preferred. One year experience required
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Lactation Consultant Rn Resume Examples & Samples

  • Makes recommendations for cost/quality strategies, works within budget; serves as expert resource to staff & departments in defining & meeting educational, clinical, quality & cost outcomes & performance measures
  • Current California RN license required
  • Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), preferred
  • Knowledge of Standards of Care pertinent to breast-feeding education
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and group facilitator/process skills
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RN Lactation Consultant PRN Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 2 – 3 years clinical experience in Perinatal nursing, including work with breastfeeding mothers and babies
  • Demonstrates good organizational skills
  • Provides safe and appropriate patient care within the Standards of Nursing Practice at Rose Medical Center
  • Has knowledge specific to include anatomy and physiology of lactation, nutrition during pregnancy and lactation, management of breastfeeding problems, psychosocial aspects of lactation, treatment modalities, and the ability to incorporate these factors into the nursing process
  • Displays appropriate judgment and problem solving skills
  • Communicates positively and professionally, written and verbal, with all internal and external customers
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RN Lactation Consultant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia
  • IBCLC or CLC certification
  • Bachelor’s Degree in nursing
  • 2-5 years’ experience as a Lactation consultant preferred
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RN Lactation Consultant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Establishes priorities based on the individual needs of the breastfeeding mother, infant, child and family
  • Presents current evidence-based information on breastfeeding issues to empower women to make informed decisions, learn the skills to successfully initiate and maintain lactation and to overcome obstacle to breastfeeding, thus enhancing maternal role satisfaction
  • Evaluates breastfeeding process with mother/infant dyad, develops and implements a feeding plan based on the individual needs and goals of the breastfeeding mother/infant including evaluation of outcomes and appropriate follow-up. Modifies the recommended feeding plan based on the evaluation of outcomes
  • Provides written instructions and information to reinforce and enhance verbal and demonstrated teaching. Documents the evaluation, plan, interventions and outcomes appropriately
  • Communicates effectively with the breastfeeding mother and significant others using age and audience appropriate language/teaching materials
  • Serves as consultant for physicians and other healthcare providers concerning lactation issues to achieve optimal patient care outcomes. Provides professional leadership and advanced knowledge in the practice of lactation management. Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with patients, staff, physicians and community services supportive of breastfeeding families
  • Education: Completion of approved Lactation Training Course
  • Experience: None 3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable). Includes: Demonstrates knowledge of: breast anatomy, physiology of lactation, benefits of breastfeeding and human milk, basic management and techniques such as positioning, achieving latch-on, and evaluating intake, prevention and management of simple and complex breastfeeding problems, correct usage of breastfeeding equipment and support products, management of special situations, nutritional guidelines, effects of medications and medical conditions in relationship to breastfeeding, and resources for breastfeeding support
  • Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree (BSN) nursing program. RNs hired as of 01/01/2013 that do not have a BSN upon hire must do all of the following
  • Enroll in a BSN or higher degree nursing program within two years of hire date and submit documentation to facility CNO
  • Complete the BSN or higher degree nursing program within five years of hire date Note: Verification of high school graduation/GED is required for those who completed nursing diploma programs
  • Obtain and maintain the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Certification within two (2) years of hire date
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Lactation Consultant RN Day Resume Examples & Samples

  • Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to optimize numbers of breastfed infants
  • Assist beside RN in teaching developmental care and consulting parents
  • Develop general breastfeeding care for pre-term infants
  • Update and maintain breastfeeding protocol
  • Educate staff regarding protocols and care plans
  • Board Certified Lactation Consultant required
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Rn-certified Lactation Consultant Lactation Center Florida Hospital for Women Resume Examples & Samples

  • Communicates effectively
  • If certification is from another agency, certification from AHA must be obtained within 90 days of hire. If staff transferring from another area of Florida Hospital which does not require AHA, BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of transfer date
  • Skilled in teaching adults and adolescents (preferred)
  • Maternity nursing or newborn nursing experience
  • Florida State Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Certified Lactation Consultant
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (preferred)
  • Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospital core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork
  • Makes rounds on the Maternal/Infant Unit, or other units with lactating mothers, at various Florida Hospitals as assigned. Visits each breastfeeding mother/baby and evaluating and encouraging the nursing dyad. Greets all patients in a friendly, professional manner. Keeps thorough and appropriate notes on each patient
  • Works in the various Florida Hospital Lactation Centers’ as assigned. Provides private consults for breastfeeding mothers; answers the breastfeeding telephone help line; facilitates the weekly mother/baby luncheon; sells breastfeeding products/collects money; keeps accurate records
  • Plans and presents prenatal breastfeeding classes. Collects evaluations at each class and makes changes to the classes as needed. Arrives early enough to prepare for class and coordinates class so it runs smoothly
  • Provides accurate and consistent information to clients and patients regarding breastfeeding as well as Florida Hospital policies and procedures. Attends staff meetings and seminars to stay updated. Reviews literature/new research and shares information with colleagues and staff
  • Works well with hospital staff and provides in-service programs on request
  • Supports other consultants when needed
  • Participates in opportunities to educate the community regarding breastfeeding/research projects/speaking opportunities/Florida Hospital committees. Interested in the quality of work done in this department and makes suggestions for improvement
  • Keeps supplies clean and orderly according to policy. Reports any needed supplies or education materials needed to supervisor
  • Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department
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RN Lactation Consultant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Inpatient lactation rounding, documentation, make appointments
  • Outpatient appointments using nursing process, documentation, make follow-up appointments
  • Telephone triage and follow-up
  • Administrative work, as required
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RN Lactation Specialist / Consultant Resume Examples & Samples

  • Current TX RN license preferred
  • Current Healthcare Provider BLS issued by the American Heart Association required
  • Requires Breastfeeding Educator or Specialist Certification, or Board Certified Lactation
  • One (1) to two (2) years experience with breastfeeding mothers or working in Obstetrics