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Annette Jensen

Savannah,GA

Summary

Highly skilled healthcare professional with focus on maternal and infant health. Proven ability to support and educate new mothers, ensuring positive breastfeeding experiences. Strong emphasis on collaborative teamwork and adaptive problem-solving to meet evolving patient needs. Adept in counseling, patient education, and lactation management. Reliable, results-driven, and ready to make significant impact.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lactation Consultant

HCA Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
  • Performed daily hospital rounds for all healthcare system maternity wards and facilities.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of lactation services across various hospital departments.
  • Assisted healthcare professionals in developing breastfeeding policies and protocols for optimal infant nutrition.
  • Served as a resource for nursing staff by providing ongoing education on lactation topics, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions, adjusting care plans as needed based on progress toward desired goals.

Nurse Family Partnership Home Visitor

South Carolina Office of Rural Health
11.2020 - 05.2024

Provided comprehensive evidence based care and education to first time mothers, pregnancy through first 2 years, with emphasis on self efficacy

Clinical Unit Leader Women's Health

MUSC
09.1988 - 10.2020
  • Conducted ongoing performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and developing targeted action plans.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, offering support during challenging healthcare experiences.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits of clinical documentation and practice quality indicators.
  • Enhanced staff performance through regular coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
  • Conducted root cause analyses on adverse events to identify contributing factors, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences effectively.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

The Regional Medical Center
05.2008 - 01.2012
  • Contributed to increased prosecution rates by providing expert testimony in court regarding evidence obtained during sexual assault exams.
  • Facilitated a safe environment for patients while gathering crucial information necessary to document assaults accurately.
  • Strengthened partnerships with local universities'' nursing programs to promote clinical rotations focused on forensic nursing education.
  • Improved patient care by conducting thorough sexual assault examinations and providing essential medical treatment.

Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery

West Jersey Hospital
08.1983 - 09.1988
  • Assisted in emergency situations such as neonatal resuscitation, managing complications, and stabilizing patients for transport.
  • Contributed to improved patient outcomes by providing emotional support and guidance throughout the birthing process

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC
11-2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Helene Fuld School of Nursing
Camden NJ
05-1983

Associate of Science - Science

Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ
05-1983

Skills

  • Maternal health
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Infant nutrition
  • Medical and nursing coordination
  • Mental and physical assessments
  • Plan of care development
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
  • CLC - Certified Lactation Counselor
  • Registered Nurse

Timeline

Lactation Consultant

HCA Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current

Nurse Family Partnership Home Visitor

South Carolina Office of Rural Health
11.2020 - 05.2024

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

The Regional Medical Center
05.2008 - 01.2012

Clinical Unit Leader Women's Health

MUSC
09.1988 - 10.2020

Staff Nurse, Labor and Delivery

West Jersey Hospital
08.1983 - 09.1988

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Claflin University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Helene Fuld School of Nursing

Associate of Science - Science

Camden County College