Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Human Milk Technician Certificate
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Tisha Powell

Wetumpka,AL

Summary

Caring Lactation Consultant with advanced knowledge and passion for natural health care practices. Experienced developing and implementing individual breastfeeding plans for mothers. Skillful conducting classes and creating breastfeeding educational resources for patients and general community.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NICU Lactation Consultant

Baptist Medical Center East
Montgomery, Alabama
06.2013 - Current
  • Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics.
  • Demonstrated how to express milk and store it in bottles for later feeds.
  • Developed and implemented over individual breastfeeding plans.
  • Performed daily hospital rounds for all healthcare system maternity wards and facilities.
  • Created online collection of breastfeeding educational resources for patients and community.
  • Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
  • Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
  • Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
  • Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of department.

NICU Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery, AL
06.2002 - 06.2013
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
  • Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 40-bed neonatal ICU unit.
  • Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Auburn University-Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
05.2002

High School Diploma -

Holtville High School
Deatsville, AL
05.1998

Skills

  • Direct counseling
  • Medical and nursing coordination
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Patient and infant care
  • Lactation instruction
  • Lactation nutrition knowledge
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Excellent Communication

Certification

  • IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
  • Human Milk Technician Certificate , Columbia State Community College - 2019

Human Milk Technician Certificate

Based on infant feeding guidelines from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly American Dietetic Association), trainees are taught every aspect of proper formula and human milk preparation. Includes instruction in basic mathematics and medical terminology, formula ratios, calorie mix, aseptic handling techniques, inventory controls and customer service

Timeline

NICU Lactation Consultant

Baptist Medical Center East
06.2013 - Current

NICU Registered Nurse

Baptist Medical Center South
06.2002 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Auburn University-Montgomery

High School Diploma -

Holtville High School

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