Jocileia Lopes Martins da Silva
Stoneham,USA
Summary
Organized professional trained in health promotion and disease prevention. Skilled in public speaking and teaching to deliver educational materials for a variety of audiences. Proven record of successfully developing and executing health education programs that have increased awareness, improved health behavior.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Greater Lawrence Community Action Council / WIC
Lawrence, MA
09.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and follow-up activities.
- Responded promptly and compassionately to all inquiries from clients via phone or email.
- Assisted families in making informed decisions regarding their infant's nutritional needs (breastfeeding).
- Counseled WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers about breastfeeding by telephone or in person at the WIC office.
- Counseled mothers on positioning, latch-on techniques, milk expression and storage, safe bottle feeding practices.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Tufts Medicine/North Suburban WIC Program
Malden, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and follow-up activities.
- Assisted families in making informed decisions regarding their infant's nutritional needs (breastfeeding).
- Counseled WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers about breastfeeding by telephone or in person at the WIC office.
- Counseled mothers on positioning, latch-on techniques, milk expression and storage, safe bottle feeding practices.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Community Action Inc/Northern Essex WIC Program
Haverhill, USA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and follow-up activities.
- Responded promptly and compassionately to all inquiries from clients via phone or email.
- Assisted families in making informed decisions regarding their infant's nutritional needs (breastfeeding).
- Counseled WIC pregnant and breastfeeding mothers about breastfeeding by telephone or in person at the WIC office.
- Counseled mothers on positioning, latch-on techniques, milk expression and storage, safe bottle feeding practices.
Lactation Consultant
Sao Francisco de Assis Hospital and Clinics
Porto Real, Brazil
04.2010 - 10.2016
- Educated families about normal newborn behavior, infant feeding cues, and methods for responding to them appropriately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, midwives, nutritionists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for breastfeeding dyads.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within organization's scope of practice.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based strategies for successful breastfeeding outcomes.
- Provided support to families regarding the challenges that can arise while establishing a successful breastfeeding relationship.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatment plans including making necessary modifications as needed.
- Performed physical exams on newborns prior to discharge from hospital setting.
- Provided individualized lactation counseling to breastfeeding mothers and their infants, assessing the needs of each family.
- Conducted home visits as needed to assess mother-infant interaction and ensure safe sleep practices were being followed.
- Facilitated professional education on lactation topics in a variety of settings.
Education
BACHELOR - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Universidade Estacio de Sa
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro02.2003
Skills
- Care Plan Evaluation
- Patient and Infant Care
- Project Implementation
- Training Seminars
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Educational Programs
Languages
- Portuguese, Native
- Spanish, Advanced
- English, Fluent
Timeline
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Greater Lawrence Community Action Council / WIC
09.2024 - Current
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Community Action Inc/Northern Essex WIC Program
03.2024 - 08.2024
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Tufts Medicine/North Suburban WIC Program
01.2024 - Current
Lactation Consultant
Sao Francisco de Assis Hospital and Clinics
04.2010 - 10.2016
BACHELOR - SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Universidade Estacio de Sa
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