Alisia Mejia
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a strong foundation in acute patient care and staff development, complemented by extensive expertise in public health. Recognized for managing multiple competing priorities while delivering exceptional care and advocating for patients. Proven leadership skills in motivating healthcare teams to achieve excellence, along with a robust background in supporting breastfeeding mothers through personalized care plans and education on effective techniques. Committed to nurturing client relationships and promoting optimal maternal and infant health outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse
MILLER CHILDREN’S & WOMEN’S HOSPITAL
11.2011 - Current
- Provides follow up discharge calls to mothers being that discharged early. Focus is on AWHONN assessment for post birth warning signs, as well as mental health status, and infant breastfeeding assessment with referrals to appropriate resources and or providers.
- Assessed breastfeeding challenges and offered solutions to improve success rates
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction
- Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics.
- Worked closely with neonatologists and pediatricians to address complex feeding issues in premature and medically fragile infants.
- Developed individualized lactation care plans tailored to patient needs
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive maternal and infant care
- Mentored new lactation consultants, fostering professional growth and development
- Participated and was the lead for Lactation Department in the Breastfeeding Standard Work meetings. Focused on working in collaboration with the Infant Feeding Quality Improvement Team and collaborate with necessary stakeholders to develop and implement standard work to increase exclusive breastfeeding rate at discharge and decrease unnecessary formula supplementation.
Public Health Nurse III and MCAH/SIDS Team Lead
CITY OF LONG BEACH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS)
08.2002 - 04.2014
- Promoted health and wellness through education, referral, advocacy, case management, coordination of services, and case-findings.
- Mentored new staff, nursing and/or medical students, and participation on a variety of Public Health focused community stakeholder meetings.
- Attended community meetings and coalitions to provide input and professional expertise on the needs of families and their children.
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Coordinator
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Provided verbal and direct breastfeeding assessment and support in the home environment for women with breastfeeding issues.
- Directly supervised up to 10 PHNs and clerical support staff.
- Conducted PHN chart reviews to ensure evidence based practices.
- Targeted Case Management (TCM) expert to ensure PHN’s were capturing appropriate charges and not duplicating services.
- Small caseload of clients providing direct case management of both general, program specific and TCM population.
- Conduct epidemiological investigations of communicable diseases.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Registered Nurse
CITY OF LONG BEACH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS)
11.2011 - 04.2013
- Provide high quality lactation care and services to all new mothers and infants. Provide postpartum women with knowledge and up-to-date evidence-based practices in lactation so that families can meet their breastfeeding goals. Work hand and hand with postpartum providers to help the hospital establish and support protocols for exclusive breastfeeding.
- Assessment of postpartum women, educate and provide direct assistance for mothers experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.
- Teach mothers hand expression, alternate feeding methods and safe storage guidelines for expressed breast milk.
- Provide mothers with evidence-based care plans.
- Triage for medical conditions that need to be referred.
- Support and educate non- breastfeeding mothers to ensure that they follow evidence based practice and guidelines for formula feeding.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
California State University
Los Angeles, CA01.2001
Associate of Science in Nursing - RN
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA01.1996
Skills
- Builds strong patient relationships
- Patient and family advocacy
- High level of autonomy
- Strong communication skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- In-depth understanding of breastfeeding practices
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Information gathering through active listening
- Culturally sensitive care
- Proficient in Spansih
Certification
Registered Nurse, state of California -active #529700
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant # L-22624
Lactation Educator, UCSD
Public Health Nurse (64573), active
Timeline
Lactation Consultant Registered Nurse
MILLER CHILDREN’S & WOMEN’S HOSPITAL
11.2011 - Current
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Registered Nurse
CITY OF LONG BEACH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS)
11.2011 - 04.2013
Public Health Nurse III and MCAH/SIDS Team Lead
CITY OF LONG BEACH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS)
08.2002 - 04.2014
Associate of Science in Nursing - RN
Long Beach City College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
California State University
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