Melonie Formwalt
Summary
Lactation consultant with a great understanding of the diverse emotional and psychological response to lactation and parenting. Skilled in providing lactation and childbirth instruction. Positive and energetic with great follow-up skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lactation Consultant /Childbirth Educator
UNC Health -Appalachian
06.2001 - 05.2024
- Utilized evidence-based practices to develop personalized care plans for each mother-infant dyad, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Managed scheduling and coordinated appointments effectively, ensuring timely access to lactation support services for patients in need.
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding, contributing to increased resilience during the postpartum period.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff by providing ongoing education on lactation topics, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in developing breastfeeding policies and protocols for optimal infant nutrition.
- Reduced instances of formula supplementation by advocating for early initiation of breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact postdelivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive lactation support and education to new mothers.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions, adjusting care plans as needed based on progress toward desired goals.
- Conducted group classes on breastfeeding techniques and benefits, leading to a more informed patient population.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates through one-on-one consultations, addressing individual concerns and challenges.
- Performed daily hospital rounds for all healthcare system maternity wards and facilities.
- Maintained certification requirements by attending professional development conferences, enhancing skills and staying current with industry trends.
- Conducted assessments of course effectiveness through anonymous evaluations, implementing improvements based on feedback when necessary.
- Empowered clients with knowledge on various labor coping techniques to better prepare them for childbirth experiences.
- Provided clients with practical tools for developing birth plans that align with their unique needs, preferences, and values.
- Supported clients'' mental well-being by teaching relaxation techniques tailored specifically for use during pregnancy and childbirth.
- Developed comprehensive curricula for prenatal, postpartum, and breastfeeding support classes to ensure well-rounded education.
- Built rapport with diverse groups of expectant families through empathetic listening skills, inclusive language usage, and cultural competency.
- Enhanced childbirth education by incorporating evidence-based practices and up-to-date research findings into lesson plans.
- Offered guidance on newborn care practices such as diapering, swaddling, feeding, and soothing techniques.
- Delivered objective childbirth information and resources for birthing facilities and methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 05.1985
Skills
- Breastfeeding support
- Presentation Skills
- Emotional Support
- Community Resources
- Creative problem solving
- Newborn care
- Direct counseling
- Lactation Education
- Verbal and written communication
- Event planning
Certification
- IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- CAPPA certified childbirth educator
Timeline
Lactation Consultant /Childbirth Educator
UNC Health -Appalachian
06.2001 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
UNC Chapel Hill
- IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- CAPPA certified childbirth educator
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