KATHLEEN MATAWAY
Davison,MI
Summary
Lead RN, IBCLC with over 10 years of positive performance and a great understanding of the diverse emotional and physiological response to lactation, breastfeeding and parenting. Skilled in providing evidence-based lactation education and support to over 60 families weekly in hospital and clinic settings. Positive and gentle with an excellent professional manner.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parent Educator and Lactation Specialist
Hurley Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
- Provide evidence-based education about breastfeeding and human lactation to families, health professionals and the community
- Develop policies
- Assist breastfeeding dyads
- Outstanding Performer 2020-2023
- Sue Wright Award Nominee May 2023
- Increased exclusive breastfeeding rates from 25% in 2018 to 49% in 2023
- Expanded breast pumps offered from DME provider within HMC
- QI project implementation
- Improved process of ordering breast pumps for hospital staff.
- Media health awareness. Perfomed news interviews and radiothons.
Outpatient Breastfeeding Clinic
Hurley Children's Center Breastfeeding Clinic
06.2018 - Current
- Assisting mothers and babies to prevent issues like poor latch, low milk supply, engorgement, poor weight gain and medical conditions such as prematurity, cleft lip/palate, Down Syndrome and other genetic syndromes who may not naturally feed from the breast as well as other children
- Perform virtual, phone and in-person appointments.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health services to clients.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
University of Michigan
05.2014
Skills
- History taking and assessment
- Project implementation
- Development of educational materials
- Complex Problem Solving
- Use of techniques and devices
- Develop, implement and evaluate individualized feeding plans
- Ability to think critically, be decisive, and problem solve a variety of topics that can impact a patient outcomes
- Manage patients telephonically and via digital channels
- Proficient computer knowledge
- Curriculum Development
- Group Instruction
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Certification
- IBCLC-International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
- CLC-Certified Lactation Counselor
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- CPST-Certified Passenger Safety Technician
- CCCE-Certified Childbirth Educator
Affiliations
- MALC: Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants
- USCLA: United States Lactation Consultant Association
- IABLE: Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding & Lactation Education
Timeline
Parent Educator and Lactation Specialist
Hurley Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
Outpatient Breastfeeding Clinic
Hurley Children's Center Breastfeeding Clinic
06.2018 - Current
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
07.2015 - 06.2018
Medical/Surgical Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
06.2014 - 07.2015
- IBCLC-International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
- CLC-Certified Lactation Counselor
- BLS-Basic Life Support
- NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- CPST-Certified Passenger Safety Technician
- CCCE-Certified Childbirth Educator
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
University of Michigan
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