MERIDA RODRIGUEZ
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Accomplished RN, BSN, and IBCLC with a proven track record at Texas Children's Hospital, adept in culturally-sensitive care and breastfeeding education. Excelled in developing patient-centric lactation plans and educating families, leveraging strong clinical judgment and compassion. Demonstrated leadership in promoting positive outcomes through evidence-based practices and patient education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, BSN, IBCLC
Texas Children's Hospital, TMC, PFW
Houston, TX
09.2021 - Current
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify lactation needs and devise appropriate lactation plans
- Develop strong rapport with families, fostering trust and providing encouragement leading to compliance and positive outcomes
- Enhance outcomes by implementing lactation evidence-based nursing practice and staying current on IBCLC and nursing standards
- Educate patients and families on various aspects of lactation including breastfeeding techniques and providing expressed colostrum/breast milk to neonates, premature, late preterm and term infants
RNC-MNN, III
Memorial Hermann Southeast
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Managed care for Medical-Surgical and Maternal Newborn patients from admission to discharge
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify and address potential complications, rapidly changing conditions, or patient decline
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to deliver effective care and promote positive outcomes
- Educated patients and families on proper care and the tools needed for recovery
Education
RN to Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Tx05.2024
Associates of Applied Sciences - Nursing
Houston Community College, Coleman College of Health Sciences
Houston, Tx05.2014
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Cultural history
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Medical assessment
- Precepting
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Breastfeeding education
Certifications and committees
- BLS, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- NRP, Neonate Resuscitation Program
- MNN/NCC, Maternal Newborn Certification, National Certification Corporation- Former
- IBCLC, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant- Current
- Chairperson of the Retention Committee/Council
Accomplishments
- Three-time Daisy Award nominee
- Inducted into the Memorial Hermann Hospital System 'Wall of Fame' for receiving high-tiered recognitions for patient care and advocacy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN, BSN, IBCLC
Texas Children's Hospital, TMC, PFW
09.2021 - Current
RNC-MNN, III
Memorial Hermann Southeast
01.2014 - 01.2021
RN to Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas at Arlington
Associates of Applied Sciences - Nursing
Houston Community College, Coleman College of Health Sciences
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