Michele Hojnacki
Wilmington ,NC
Summary
Accomplished RN and Lactation Consultant with a proven track record at both inpatient and outpatient settings enhancing breastfeeding success through expert care plan evaluation and patient education. Skilled in addressing complex feeding issues and providing emotional support, I have significantly contributed to promoting optimal health outcomes. My approach combines evidence-based practices with compassionate counseling, ensuring high patient satisfaction and improved breastfeeding rates.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Lactation Consultant
Novant Health Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
- Educated expectant parents about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding during prenatal visits, setting the foundation for successful future experiences with nursing infants.
- Promoted breastfeeding awareness through community outreach events, increasing public understanding of the benefits for both mother and infant.
- Increased breastfeeding success rates through one-on-one consultations, addressing individual concerns and challenges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of lactation services across various hospital departments.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions, adjusting care plans as needed based on progress toward desired goals.
Lactation Consultant,RN
North Raleigh Pedicatics
01.2013 - 05.2019
- Managed scheduling and coordinated appointments effectively, ensuring timely access to lactation support services for patients in need.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by creating a welcoming and supportive environment for breastfeeding consultations.
- Maintained professional growth by attending conferences and workshops focused on current trends in lactation care practices.
- Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics.
- Worked closely with neonatologists and pediatricians to address complex feeding issues in premature and medically fragile infants.
Lactation Consultant, RN
Duke University Medical Center
08.2008 - 12.2013
- Worked closely with neonatologists and pediatricians to address complex feeding issues in premature and medically fragile infants.
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding, contributing to increased resilience during the postpartum period.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to develop personalized care plans for each mother-infant dyad, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted group classes on breastfeeding techniques and benefits, leading to a more informed patient population.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in developing breastfeeding policies and protocols for optimal infant nutrition.
Lactation Consultant, RN
Growing Child Pedictric Practice
05.2006 - 07.2008
- Increased breastfeeding success rates through one-on-one consultations, addressing individual concerns and challenges.
- Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics.
- Managed scheduling and coordinated appointments effectively, ensuring timely access to lactation support services for patients in need.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to develop personalized care plans for each mother-infant dyad, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted group classes on breastfeeding techniques and benefits, leading to a more informed patient population.
Education
Kutztown University - Registered Nursing
St Lukes School Of Nursing
Bethlehem , PAIBCLC, RLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
IBLCE
07-2006
Skills
- Preterm, multiple births and complex feeding issues
- Oral motor skills
- Postpartum care, engorgement management
- Patient education and counseling
- Milk supply management
- Medical and nursing coordination
- Lactation nutrition
- Breastfeeding challenges
- Prenatal counseling
- Breastfeeding education
- Feeding plans
- Tongue tie evaluation
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS),NRP
- Prevention strategies
Timeline
RN, Lactation Consultant
Novant Health Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Lactation Consultant,RN
North Raleigh Pedicatics
01.2013 - 05.2019
Lactation Consultant, RN
Duke University Medical Center
08.2008 - 12.2013
Lactation Consultant, RN
Growing Child Pedictric Practice
05.2006 - 07.2008
Kutztown University - Registered Nursing
St Lukes School Of Nursing
IBCLC, RLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
IBLCE
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