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Anne Adams

Riverside,IL

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 35 years of experience at West Suburban Hospital Medical Center. Expert in developing evidence-based lactation education programs and fostering teamwork to enhance patient outcomes. Skilled in women's health education and program development, delivering impactful training to healthcare professionals . Passionate about providing individualized wholistic support to the mother-infant dyad.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Registered Nurse /Lactation Consultant

West Suburban Hospital Medical Center
Oak Park, IL
09.2017 - Current
  • Led the development of lactation education programs for healthcare professionals, enhancing breastfeeding outcomes.
  • Facilitated evidence-based protocols for lactation support in substance abuse treatment programs, improving patient care.
  • Delivered lectures to Women's Health residents, bridging microbiome research with clinical practices for infant health.
  • Mentored new hires and nursing students, fostering professional growth and enhancing clinical skills.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve postpartum care and patient outcomes.

Postpartum Registered Nurse

West Suburban Hospital Medical Center
Oak Park, IL
06.2001 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with doctors, midwives, and residents to deliver optimal postpartum care.
  • Developed individualized care plans for diverse patients with complex comorbidities.
  • Created and conducted educational programs on sepsis recognition and postpartum hemorrhage management.
  • Provided training on the assessment and care of episiotomies and post-delivery lacerations.
  • Served as the primary preceptor for new hires and nursing student programs.
  • Implemented comprehensive in-service sessions to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.

Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse

West Suburban Medical Center
Oakpark, IL
06.1993 - 06.2001
  • Delivered nursing care in 24-bed medical, surgical, and cardiac intensive care unit.
  • Provided preceptor support for new staff, focusing on invasive hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management.
  • Assisted with data collection for sepsis studies and other research programs conducted by our critical care intensivists.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

West Suburban Hospital Medical Center
Oak Park, IL
06.1990 - 06.1994
  • Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through observation of clinical indicators such as pain level, breathing rate or laboratory values.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Concordia University College of Nursing
River Forest Il
05-1990

Skills

  • Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant
  • Women's Health education
  • Newborn education
  • Evidence-based protocols
  • Lactation education
  • Mentorship training
  • NRP certification
  • Program development
  • Clinical education

Timeline

Registered Nurse /Lactation Consultant

West Suburban Hospital Medical Center
09.2017 - Current

Postpartum Registered Nurse

West Suburban Hospital Medical Center
06.2001 - 06.2023

Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse

West Suburban Medical Center
06.1993 - 06.2001

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

West Suburban Hospital Medical Center
06.1990 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Concordia University College of Nursing

Accomplishments

  • 1998 Employee of the Year WSH
  • 2005 Muehrcke Excellence in Nursing Award WSH
  • 2010 Nurse of the Year-WSH Birthing Center
  • 2023 Lifetime Achievement -WSH Birthing Center

Certification

  • NRP
  • IBCLC
  • CPR

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