Catalina Billot
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 21 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with breastfeeding. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about Epic CareConnect charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Postpartum Registered Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
11.2001 - Current
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on breastfeeding, bathing, circumcision care and bottle feeding.
- Coordinated and consulted with health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- As a Lactation Consultant I assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics.
- Demonstrated how to express milk and store it in bottles for later feeds.
- Developed and implemented individual breastfeeding plans for patients.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
St. John Hospital
11.2006 - 08.2013
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Coordinated and consulted with health care team to plan, implement and assess both mother and infant care plans.
- As a Certified Lactation Educator I also promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics.
- Demonstrated how to express milk and store it in bottles for later feeds.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.2001
Skills
- Active Listening Skills
- Patient Safety
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Professional Development
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Postpartum Period
- Breast Feeding
- Nursing Assignments
- Emotional Support
Certification
- IBCLC - 2022
- RNC-MNN - 2019
- Certified Lactation Educator - 2004
Timeline
Postpartum Registered Nurse
St. John Hospital
11.2006 - 08.2013
Postpartum Registered Nurse
UCLA Medical Center
11.2001 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Monica College