Meghan Womack
Grapeland
Summary
Experienced lactation consultant and postpartum registered nurse skilled in critical thinking and emotional support. Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships with healthcare teams and implement individualized care plans that drive optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lactation Consultant
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed mother-infant dyads to identify feeding difficulties and implemented tailored solutions, improving breastfeeding success rates.
- Educated new mothers on effective breastfeeding techniques and infant care, enhancing maternal confidence and infant health.
- Delivered lactation education and counseling to pregnant women, new mothers, and families, fostering informed decision-making about infant feeding.
- Developed relationships with local obstetricians, pediatricians, midwives, hospitals, and community organizations to promote breastfeeding initiatives.
- Created a supportive environment for mothers to discuss their concerns
- Trained new and existing employees on best strategies for disseminating health-related information.
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Delivered compassionate care to postpartum patients, enhancing their recovery experience.
- Provided comprehensive care to postpartum patients including assessment of newborns.
- Instructed new parents in infant feeding techniques, bathing, dressing and diapering.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Identified potential complications resulting from pregnancy or delivery that require further intervention or evaluation.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments prescribed by physicians for postpartum conditions such as depression or hypertension.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted emotional well-being of families through active listening and personalized reassurance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05-2019
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Newborn care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Family-centered care
- Lactation education
- Compassionate communication
- Active listening
- Emotional support
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
Timeline
Lactation Consultant
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Postpartum Registered Nurse
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler