Brandy Berdou RN, BSN, IBCLC
Summary
With a proven track record at the US Department of State, I excel in delivering compassionate communication and evidence-based clinical judgment. My expertise spans from vaccine administration to family-centric advocacy, significantly enhancing patient care. I'm recognized for transforming breastfeeding success rates and improving infant and maternal care through innovative support programs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Unit RN
US Department of State
U.S Embassy Ankara, Turkiye
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Direct patient care by evaluating, assessing, considering diagnostic and treatment possibilities.
- Provide occupational health exams and update medical clearance exams.
- Assist in organizing and administering vaccine clinics and well child vaccines.
- Perform routine internal quality control checks of the health unit and its laboratory equipment.
- Knowledgeable about local medical resources including hospital visits to patients.
Independent Lactation Consultant
Self
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding, contributing to increased resilience during the postpartum period.
- Demonstrated how to express milk and store it in bottles for later feeds.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates through one-on-one consultations, addressing individual concerns and challenges.
Lactation Consultant
Army Community Services
Baumholder, Germany
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided a bimonthly breastfeeding support group the the Army families in the community.
- Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics.
- Created an age appropriate lesson each week by utilizing evidence-based practices to develop personalized care plans for each mother-infant dyad, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Provided weight checks, latch assessments, and community information and resources.
Postpartum Nurse
Adventist Health System
Castle Medical Center Kailua, Hawaii
03.2013 - 02.2015
- Monitored both mother and baby's vital signs, ensuring timely identification of potential complications.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate and attentive postpartum care to new mothers.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on proper positioning for breastfeeding, bathing, and newborn behaviors, proper sleep positions.
- Implemented individualized care plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and medical history.
- Worked autonomously in the overflow unit overseeing patient care, assessment and treatment and interventions.
Phone Triage Nurse and Team Lead RN
U.S. Department of the Army
Munson Army Health Center Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
New Grad Postpartum Nurse
U.S. Department of the Army
Evans Army Community Hospital Colorado Springs, Co
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Monitored both mother and baby''s vital signs, ensuring timely identification of potential complications.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate and attentive postpartum care to new mothers.
- Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for any adverse reactions or side effects.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in postpartum nursing care.
- Facilitated successful breastfeeding experiences by providing guidance, support, and education to new mothers struggling with latching or milk supply issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UCCS Beth-El College of Nursing And Health Science
Colorado Springs, Colorado05-2010
Skills
- Basic life support
- Evidence-Based Clinical Judgment
- Compassionate Communication
- Discharge planning
- Family Support Programs
- Vaccine administration
- Medical evaluation
- Family-Centric Advocacy
- Infant and Maternal Care
- Assessment of Infant Vital Signs
Certification
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, 2016
Timeline
Health Unit RN
US Department of State
09.2022 - 06.2023
Independent Lactation Consultant
Self
08.2019 - 05.2023
Lactation Consultant
Army Community Services
05.2018 - 05.2019
Postpartum Nurse
Adventist Health System
03.2013 - 02.2015
Phone Triage Nurse and Team Lead RN
U.S. Department of the Army
07.2011 - 04.2012
New Grad Postpartum Nurse
U.S. Department of the Army
08.2010 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UCCS Beth-El College of Nursing And Health Science