Christine Smith
Pataskala,OH
Summary
Experienced clinical nurse with a robust background in human milk banking and lactation support. Proven ability to refine processes, oversee donor screening, and enhance team knowledge through effective training and education initiatives. Ready to leverage expertise to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Milk Bank Clinical Nurse
OhioHealth Mothers' Milk Bank
05.2014 - Current
- Engaged with diverse teams to enhance and refine pasteurization room processes for improved efficiency.
- Oversaw screening processes for potential milk donors. Authorized approval of milk donors through second signature.
- Managed tracking and organization of donated milk inventory, encompassing both raw and processed products.
- Assisted in analyzing human milk samples for target pooling prior to pasteurization. Supported training of new staff on established processes.
- Conducted annual updates of policies to align with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
- Served as a clinical resource, providing guidance on best practices and complex cases to enhance team knowledge.
- Oversaw adherence to safety protocols and quality standards in milk processing operations.
- Facilitated milk banking education by organizing and managing display tables at professional conferences.
- Conducted ongoing data collection to enhance operational insights for milk bank management.
RN and Lactation Consultant
Nationwide Children's Hospital
09.2001 - 06.2014
- Designed and implemented comprehensive lactation program to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to initiate and enforce protocols for safe use of pasteurized donor breast milk in NICU settings.
- Led initiatives to enhance lactation services in the neonatal intensive care unit, fostering improved care for newborns. Collaborated with pediatric units to develop comprehensive consultation programs, enhancing overall patient care.
- Collaborated with NICU dietitians to enhance nutritional strategies and feeding protocols for critically ill infants.
- Led lactation education sessions at hospital orientation for neonatal intensive care unit personnel. Oversaw educational components of The Ohio State University neonatal nurse practitioner program. Championed best practices in lactation support for healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Maternal Child Health
Union Institute And University
Cincinnati, OH06-2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH06-1980
Skills
- Effective team collaborator
- Experienced with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- expertise in human milk banking
- Process enhancement
- Problem-solving skills
- BLS training for healthcare professionals
- Detail-oriented approach
- Project execution
Certification
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), #199-16020, International Board of Lactation Examiners, October 1999-present.
- Registered Nurse, #168452, Ohio Board of Nursing Registration, July 1980-present.
Timeline
Milk Bank Clinical Nurse
OhioHealth Mothers' Milk Bank
05.2014 - Current
RN and Lactation Consultant
Nationwide Children's Hospital
09.2001 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Maternal Child Health
Union Institute And University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Ohio Technical College