Aleesha Burke
Layton,UT
Summary
Many years of hands-on experience in collaborative environments effectively engaging with parents and healthcare professional. Developed expertise in the area of lactation through years of dedicated practice, ensuring the delivery of high quality care and education. Excellent interpersonal skills, reliability, and problem-solving, fostering strong relationships and trust within diverse teams. Exhibits strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills contributing to seamless workflows and client satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lactation Consultant
HCA Lone Peak Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Facilitated group classes focused on lactation education and resources for both patients and staff.
- Developed educational materials to enhance patient and staff understanding of lactation.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to develop personalized care plans for each mother-infant dyad, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Performed daily hospital rounds for all healthcare system maternity wards and facilities.
- Mentored upcoming consultants in effective client interaction strategies and lactation expertise
- Led initiatives to improve breastfeeding rates within the hospital.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of lactation services across various hospital departments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by creating a welcoming and supportive environment for breastfeeding consultations.
- Worked closely with neonatologists and pediatricians to address complex feeding issues in premature and medically fragile infants.
Perinatal Educator
University Of Utah Health
03.2021 - Current
- Developed educational materials for prenatal lactation classes, enhancing participant engagement.
- Teach breastfeeding classes to expectant parents to promote informed decision-making and to prepare them to care for their new baby.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and up to date information is used
- Evaluated participant feedback to refine course content and improve overall learning experiences.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for delivering effective and compassionate instruction.
- Developed and taught parenting curriculum tailored to the LGBTQ community including induced lactation.
Lactation Consultant
Self-employeed
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Educated families on breastfeeding techniques and best practices.
- Provided individualized support to mothers in lactation challenges.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments of breastfeeding infants for growth and development.
Lactation Consultant
Self-employeed
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed strong relationships with local community organizations, facilitating referrals to additional resources when necessary for continued breastfeeding success.
- Provided emotional and practical support to families experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates through one-on-one consultations, addressing individual concerns and challenges.
- Developed care plans to improve infant feeding, growth, and development.
- Educated new parents on breastfeeding techniques and best practices.
Lactation Consultant
Women's Infant and Childrens
2018 - 2019
- Educated new parents on breastfeeding techniques and best practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans for lactating mothers.
- Conducted assessments to identify breastfeeding challenges and provided tailored solutions.
- Worked with dieticians to support new parents with feeding.
- Educated and trained peer counselors and dieticians about lactation and best practices.
Lecture Series
ChesPenn Family Health Practice
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Presented to family practice residents about the barriers to, the importance of, and basics of breastfeeding. Taught how to support breastfeeding dyads and the signs of good breastfeeding.
Intern
Drexel University
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Intern, 300 hours, Clinical Supervised Lactation Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
- Completed clinical experience at WIC, Hahnemann University hospital and St. Chris Center for the Urban Child outpatient care. Provided effective counseling and aid in goal setting to mothers and families. Provided skilled lactation care to breastfeeding dyads. Efficiently maintained documentation of contacts and plans. Collaborated with other providers to maintain continuity of care.
Intern
Utah Breastfeeding Coalition
01.2012
- Intern, 500 hours, Utah Breastfeeding Coalition, Salt Lake City, UT
- Helped plan and run the Perinatal Consortium Conference. Read and gathered research and wrote grants for the Coalition. Observed and provided constructive feedback for prenatal, breastfeeding, and parenting classes at the University of Utah Hospital. Gathered research on human milk and neonates for the Mountain West Mother’s Milk Bank. Helped gather paperwork and fill out the paperwork for 501(c)3 status for the Mountain West Mother’s Milk Bank.
Patient Care Assistant
Utah Valley Reg. Med. Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Effectively worked with multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and therapists. Developed close rapport with patients, which promoted their care compliance. Assessed patient needs and reported to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rock Canyon Rehab and Nursing
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Proficiently completed task oriented work in high stress environment. Worked effectively to help patients cope with stress from pain, illness, and life struggles.
Education
No Degree - Lactation Pathway II program
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA01.2017
Bachelors of Science - Public Health, emphasis Health Promotion
Brigham Young University
01.2012
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of lactation care
- Plan-of-care development and implementation
- Personable and culturally sensitive counseling skills
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent organizational skills
- Public Speaking
- Passionate advocate of maternal and infant health
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Presentations
- Administrative tasks
Certification
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant L-134905 January 1, 2018
Timeline
Perinatal Educator
University Of Utah Health
03.2021 - Current
Lactation Consultant
Self-employeed
01.2021 - 01.2024
Lactation Consultant
HCA Lone Peak Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Lactation Consultant
Self-employeed
04.2018 - 12.2020
Lecture Series
ChesPenn Family Health Practice
01.2016 - 01.2017
Intern
Drexel University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Intern
Utah Breastfeeding Coalition
01.2012
Patient Care Assistant
Utah Valley Reg. Med. Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rock Canyon Rehab and Nursing
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelors of Science - Public Health, emphasis Health Promotion
Brigham Young University
Lactation Consultant
Women's Infant and Childrens
2018 - 2019
No Degree - Lactation Pathway II program
Drexel University