DESHEILA HARRIS
CONYERS,GA
Summary
To obtain a position as a Lactation Support Breastfeeding Counselor, who enjoys challenges, an opportunity to learn and improve my lactation skills. Compassionate Peer Counselor with background in providing emotional support and guidance to peers. Strengths include active listening, empathy, and excellent communication skills. Possess deep understanding of counseling principles and techniques relevant to role.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lactation Counselor
Emory Healthcare Network
Decatur, Georgia
04.2014 - Current
- Implemented strategies designed to increase staff and patient awareness around the importance of supporting women who are breastfeeding by supporting Baby Friendly Guidelines and policies.
- Daily interactions with patients supporting their feeding intent.
- Providing hands-on support and education for all patient encounters.
- Maintaining both monthly and annually professional workshops and continuing education requirements.
- Running census reports
- Data entry documenting requirement within hospital's system.
- Supplying Human Donor milk.
Peer Counselor Supervisor
Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale Health Departments
Conyers, Georgia
04.2007 - Current
- Supervises the Breastfeeding Peer Counselors at the Newton and Rockdale Health Departments
- Recruits potential new Peer Counselors within the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale Health Departments.
- Manages Peer Counselor to follow Georgia WIC State protocols & policies.
- Attending monthly staff meeting with both Newton & Rockdale Health Centers.
- Assist District Breastfeeding Coordinator in monthly meetings with Peer Counselors.
- Reviewing of the Peer Counselor's caseload work to meet the program's objective.
- Coordinate and teaches breastfeeding classes at both Health Centers.
- Identifying training needs and guidance for least experienced staff.
- Liaison between our WIC offices and two local hospitals, servicing maternity and neonatal intense unit with our WIC Mobile Unit
- Maintain annual professional certifications, attends professional workshops and seminars.
- Stay current with District & State policies
- Prepares quarterly reports required by Georgia State WIC Program.
- Issuance of breast-pumps, breastfeeding accessories documenting inventory.
- Ordering breastfeeding materials for promotion in both Health Centers.
- Peer to Peer breastfeeding clinic, home and hospital assessments.
Peer Counselor
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Counseling Rockdale County Peer Counselor WIC participants.
- Maintaining caseloads
- Assist in manager with the Peer Counselor protocols & policies
- Maintain Professional Certification
- Attends Professional Workshops and Seminars
- Staying current with District & State Policies
- Prepares various reports requested by District
- Issuance of breast-pumps and documenting
Peer Counselor
01.2005 - 05.2006
- East NY Diagnostic & Treatment Center WIC Center
- Assist in managing Peer Counselor protocols & policies
- Maintain Professional Certification
- Attends Professional Workshops and Seminars
- Staying current with District & State Policies
- Prepares various reports requested by District
- Issuance of breastpumps and documenting inventory
- Ordering Breastfeeding materials for Breastfeeding promotion in both Health Centers
- Peer to Peer breastfeeding clinic and breastfeeding classes
Emergency Medical Technician
MetroCare Ambulance Corporation
10.2002 - 05.2006
- Administer first-aid treatment and basic life support to the sick and injured persons
- Operates equipment such as an external defibrillators and bag-valve mask and vital statistics
- Assess extent of illness and/or injury
- Prioritize medical procedures
- Observe, record and report to Dispatchers, Advance Life support, first responders and Medical
- Facilities Personnel
- Perform treatment such as suction, airway management, backboards and spinal immobilization
- Comfort and reassure patients and family
- Transport via ambulance to appropriate treatment center such as hospice and burn units
Clubhouse Attendant
Bergen Cove Home Owners Association
10.1998 - 12.2002
- Assist in managing home owners association protocols & policies
- Maintaining a clean and neat facility for rental users
- Mentoring new Clubhouse attendants
- Directs and report to Management
- Indentify needs of gym equipment servicing
- Staying current with Home Owners policies and documenting inventory
- Prepares various reports requested for HOA
Education
Chemistry
New York Technical College
01.1996
Diploma -
G. W. Wingate High School
01.1992
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Publisher
- Community Resources
- Family Dynamics
- Multicultural Competence
- Empathy Development
Certification
Certified Lactation Counselor
NYC EMT
Certified Bra Fitter
Interests
Interests and Activities , Community Outreach
Additional Information
- References Angela Coady, Program Associated, Newton Health Center, 678-858-6598 Barbara Holmes, IBCLC, Breastfeeding Coordinator of Queens Hospital, 646-431-0209 Brenda Rockers, RN, IBCLC, Rockdale Medical Center, 770-918-3671 Marcia Hunter, RN, IBCLC, State Women's Health Coordinator, 404-444-5625De Sheila Harris 1534 Rive rbrooke Way NE
Timeline
Lactation Counselor
Emory Healthcare Network
04.2014 - Current
Peer Counselor Supervisor
Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale Health Departments
04.2007 - Current
Peer Counselor
01.2007 - 04.2007
Peer Counselor
01.2005 - 05.2006
Emergency Medical Technician
MetroCare Ambulance Corporation
10.2002 - 05.2006
Clubhouse Attendant
Bergen Cove Home Owners Association
10.1998 - 12.2002
Chemistry
New York Technical College
Diploma -
G. W. Wingate High School