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Heather Carnaghi

Milford,MI

Summary

Caring Lactation Consultant with advanced knowledge and passion for natural health care practices. Experienced developing and implementing individual breastfeeding plans for new mothers.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lactation Consultant

Ascension Providence Hospital
11.2017 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive lactation support and education to new mothers.
  • Perform chart audits for breastfeeding exclusivity rates.
  • Mentored new lactation consultants and students from Henry Ford Lactation program by providing guidance on evidence based practice.
  • Developed strong relationships with local community resources to facilitate referrals for ongoing lactation support after discharge.

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Ascension Providence Hospital
01.2004 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes throughout the labor and delivery process.
  • Served as a preceptor for new hires or student nurses, fostering their competence in labor and delivery care through hands-on training experiences.
  • Frequently placed in charge nurse roll, coordinating care and nursing assignments for a 12 bed, high risk labor and delivery unit.

Assistant Clinical Leader - Labor and Delivery

Providence Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for all patients.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Assigned staff according to departmental needs and assigned coverage for staff absences.

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
01.2006 - 07.2006
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery. Facilitated best practice skin to skin care to facilitate early breastfeeding.

Education

HNB-BC

Holistic Nursing Intensive
05.2017

CEU's - Lactation Consultant

Health E-learning-BreastEd
12.2016

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Madonna University
Livonia, MI
12.2004

Skills

  • Breastfeeding Challenges
  • Premature Infant Feeding
  • Breastfeeding Positions
  • Feeding Plans
  • Engorgement Relief
  • Milk Supply Management

Timeline

Lactation Consultant

Ascension Providence Hospital
11.2017 - Current

Assistant Clinical Leader - Labor and Delivery

Providence Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2016

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
01.2006 - 07.2006

Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery

Ascension Providence Hospital
01.2004 - Current

HNB-BC

Holistic Nursing Intensive

CEU's - Lactation Consultant

Health E-learning-BreastEd

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Madonna University

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