HALEY WILLIAMS

Seasoned Perinatal and Infant Health professional with over 15 years in global health, including hands-on clinical and programmatic roles in LDRP units, primary care clinics, and community-based lactation initiatives. Currently completing a BSN (June 2025) and actively pursuing IBCLC certification within 12 months. Skilled in delivering evidence-based, culturally responsive lactation care in inpatient and outpatient settings. Deep commitment to family-centered education, pediatric collaboration, and equity-driven care.

POSTPARTUM, SENIOR PRACTICUM | EVERGREEN HOSPITAL

Current (Spring 2025) – 210 hours

• Delivered comprehensive, individualized lactation education at the bedside for postpartum families, supporting a range of feeding needs including pumping, triple feeding plans, nipple shield use, and supplemental nursing systems (SNS) while building parental confidence through responsive, strengths-based communication.
• Collaborated with nurses, pediatricians, and lactation consultants to assess feeding effectiveness, troubleshoot common challenges (e.g., milk supply, latching, nipple pain/damage, birther/infant health concerns), and develop sustainable feeding plans aligned with family goals, cultural values, and clinical indicators.

OBSTETRICS | UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST CBC

Winter 2025 – 60 hours

• Independently managed postpartum couplets, including comprehensive assessments, lactation support, patient teaching, medication administration, and discharge preparation.
• Cared for patients after vaginal births, cesareans, and with medical comorbidities; conducted 24-hour newborn assessments, health screenings, and coordinated care pathways for psychosocial support, referrals, and follow-up.
• Delivered advanced lactation education and support, including positioning, latch support, flange sizing, triple feeding plans, and use of supplemental nutrition systems (SNS).
• Reviewed and applied hospital policies and clinical protocols to guide care, including for patients on magnesium sulfate, iron infusions, and blood transfusions.

PEDIATRICS | SEATTLE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Winter 2025 – 120 hours

• Provided lactation care to pediatric patients (8 days to 12 months) in an inpatient acute care setting, performing thorough assessments, collaborating with IBCLCs to implement feeding plans, providing parent education on breastfeeding techniques, and offering ongoing follow-up care to optimize breastfeeding outcomes and infant nutrition.
• Delivered developmentally appropriate, family-centered care to pediatric patients with complex, high-acuity medical conditions, including tracheostomy and ventilator dependence.
• Sharpened pediatric assessment skills and performed rigorous patient and environmental safety checks, recognizing early signs of clinical deterioration.
• Practiced trauma-informed communication with children and families, advocated for accurate documentation of pediatric capabilities and care needs, and gained experience in addressing the psychosocial and systemic challenges impacting children.

PSYCHIATRY | UW MEDICAL CENTER - HARBORVIEW

Fall 2024 – 60 hours

• Conducted mental health status assessments and supported patients in acute psychiatric crises, including those in the psychiatric ICU.
• Applied trauma-informed and equity-focused approaches in caring for individuals with complex psychiatric and medical needs.
• Integrated socio-cultural, legal, and ethical frameworks into individualized nursing care; emphasized cultural humility and bias interruption.

MEDICAL-SURGICAL | OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER

Spring 2024 – 180 hours

• Cared for adult patients on cardiac/telemetry and general med-surg units; performed head-to-toe assessments and completed all clinical documentation in EPIC.
• Managed IV meds, wound care, telemetry, NG tubes, catheter care, blood glucose monitoring, discharge planning, and patient teaching.
• Independently cared for 1–2 patients by the end of the rotation; participated in daily interdisciplinary rounding.

POPULATION HEALTH | FIRCREST RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION CENTER

Winter 2023 – 100 hours

• Performed population assessments and co-led a pilot communication program with SLP partners for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Applied knowledge of health policy, community planning, and program development to address systemic health gaps

Senior Project Manager: Hygiene in Public Health Clinics

JAN 2021 – MAR 2022

Executed a transformative public health initiative across 11 community health facilities by implementing WHO-UNICEF improvement tools, improving water access and hygiene practices, with 81% exceeding targets. Installed rainwater harvesting systems, boosting water storage by 2-3 months. Led workshops and fostered strategic partnerships with the Department of Health and community stakeholders to expand services and provide ongoing training for healthcare workers.

Lead Consultant: Sexual Health & Gender

AUG 2019 – MAR 2020

Launched health education assessments and revamped sexual and reproductive health programs to promote gender equity in rural, indigenous communities. Integrated national policy across eight schools, reducing female student absenteeism by 42% in six months. Designed and facilitated a capacity-building series for 150 youth leaders and community multipliers, and supervised a team of 30 staff to ensure program effectiveness and cultural responsiveness.

Menstrual Health and Hygiene Lead: Nakuru County

MAY 2015 – AUG 2018

Designated representative for Nakuru County in national health strategy meetings and the National Sanitation Technical Working Group, contributing to policy development and advocacy for gender equity in sanitation. Spearheaded a data-sharing consortium among county-wide WASH partners, reducing redundancy in programming and enhancing coordination for menstrual hygiene initiatives.

Lead Consultant: Impact Evaluation, Rotary Foundation

NOV 2017 – JUN 2018

Conducted a rights-based evaluation of a water, sanitation, and hygiene project impacting over 6,000 beneficiaries. Led a team in participatory data collection and analysis, presenting findings at industry conferences and seminars, and providing actionable recommendations to enhance project accountability and inform future initiatives.

Lead Consultant: Community Health in Schools

AUG 2015 – AUG 2017

Led a $250,000 community health initiative in eight rural schools, expanding WASH infrastructure and sexual reproductive health education through cross-sector partnerships. Trained a health promotion team to reach 5,000+ students, families, and teachers, increasing prioritized health budgets by 30% in six months.

Lecturer: JKUAT University

AUG 2014 – JAN 2015

Taught undergraduate courses in HIV, reproductive health, family planning, community mobilization, and health systems management, bridging academic learning with real-world public health practice in underserved settings.

• IBCLC Pathway 1 | 500+ clinical hours and 90 hours of lactation-specific education
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) | Expires March 2027
• NRP (AAP) | Expected May 2027
• Certified Childbirth Educator (Lamaze International) | Expires in November 2026
• Certified Lactation Educator | Evergreen Perinatal Education 2023
• Fundamentals of Global Health Research Certificate | University of Washington 2022
• Leadership & Management in Health Certificate | University of Washington 2017