Hannah Thomas
Summary
NICU Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with 10+ years of experience in neonatal intensive care and perinatal support. Skilled in clinical leadership, family-centered education, and quality improvement initiatives. Recognized for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing evidence-based care to improve outcomes for critically ill newborns and their families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Community Hospital North
06.2025 - Current
- Assesses, evaluates, and provides care for critically ill neonates in Level III NICU.
- Coordinates multidisciplinary teams to create and manage individualized care plans.
- Educates families on treatment plans, newborn care, and recovery processes.
Team Lead-Lactation Services
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Supervised a 7 person lactation team in a Baby Friendly Designated, Level III perinatal center.
- Directed hospital's Baby Friendly Designation completion and quality improvement projects.
- Partnered with nursing educators to provide lactation related orientation and continuing education for staff.
Lactation Consultant
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Promoted and supported breastfeeding in postpartum and NICU settings.
- Educated postpartum mothers and families on lactation, providing counseling through inpatient and outpatient visits.
- Provided staff orientation and education on patient breastfeeding support.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - Current
- Served as NICU charge nurse, coordinating care for complex neonatal cases, including directing a 16-member interdisciplinary team for 24-week triplet delivery.
- Coordinated infant care and collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other staff in a team environment.
- Assessed and delivered high-quality care to infants in the critical care setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ball State University
Muncie, INSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Positivity
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Integrity
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- RNC-NIC Neonatal Intensive Care Certified Nurse
- IBCLC-International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- STABLE
- NRP
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers
- Graduate of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital Academy of Nursing Excellence (ANE)
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Community Hospital North
06.2025 - Current
Team Lead-Lactation Services
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2025
Lactation Consultant
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ball State University
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