Jacquelyn Bell-Benton, RN, IBCLC
Lanham,MD
Summary
Caring Lactation Consultant with advanced knowledge and passion for support of a breastfeeding community. Belief that breastfeeding has to be individualized to the needs/goals of breastfeeding dyad. Skillful conducting classes and creating breastfeeding educational resources for patients and general community.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NICU Nurse Director
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
02.2010 - 01.2024
- Responsible for financial accountability/stability of NICU by providing monthly reports to senior nurse director and quarterly accountability to hospital administration
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (neonatologists, dietician, case management, nursing staff) for optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributed to the improvement of unit policies and protocols by participating in regular staff meetings and quality improvement initiatives namely donor breastmilk program, sustained CLABSI-free environment greater than 4 years; IVH program for critically ill neonates
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering teamwork and promoting a positive workplace culture.
- Responsible for hiring, evaluating and orienting NICU associates
- Implemented comforting measures such as kangaroo care, skin-to-skin contact, and breastfeeding support to promote bonding between infants and their families; collaborated with sister units in obtaining BFHI designation
- Enhanced patient care by providing specialized neonatal nursing services to premature and critically ill infants.
Lactation Consultant
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals (neonatologists, dieticians, etc) to design and deliver lactation education services to inpatients.
- Developed and implemented breastfeeding education programs to support moms and families through breastfeeding journey.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by creating a welcoming and supportive environment for breastfeeding consultations.
- Assisted in developing breastfeeding policies and protocols for optimal infant nutrition.
- Educated expectant parents about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding during prenatal visits, setting the foundation for successful future experiences with nursing infants.
- Analyzed health data and created reports to present to community/national breastfeeding data base
- Educated and trained healthcare providers on health education practices for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Howard University
Washington, DCSkills
- Breastfeeding support
- Parent Education
- Breastfeeding Equipment Setup
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Neonatal Resuscitation
Certification
- IBCLC - initial certification 2002 to present
Timeline
NICU Nurse Director
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
02.2010 - 01.2024
Lactation Consultant
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
01.2008 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Howard University