Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Pia Hernandez-Vega

Queens,NY

Summary

I am Newborn Care Specialist and also worked as an infant nanny for families for the past 11 years. My background in Nursing made me realized that my true passion was working with newborns. Compassionate and with a calm demeanor, I provide support and assistance to new mothers and families and promote quality care to their newborns. I now specialize in night time care, day time care and sometimes 24 hour care of newborn ages 0-12 weeks. I have experience with preemies, multiples and babies with special medical needs. I also guide moms who are planning to breastfeed to have a successful lactation process.

I keep myself updated with current regulations regarding infant and mother care by taking trainings and credentials.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Night Newborn Care Specialist

Anthony And Irene Wu
Astoria, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023

I worked for the Wu family and their baby girl as their Night NCS. My schedule is for 10 hours per night. I developed an individualized plan that incorporated, infant care such as bathing, feeding, swaddling, diaper change, diaper care, burping, feeding positioning and latching. I worked on the mother-baby bonding through breastfeeding. I supported the mom for a successful breastfeeding and latching. I sleep train the baby and educated parents how to follow through.

Day Part-Time Newborn Care and Mother's Helper

Tova And Musha Rosenbaum
New York, NY
06.2023 - 07.2023

I worked for Tova and Musha Rosenbaum and their baby boy who was 3 months old for 2 days in a week. I worked for 8 hours a day, starting with checking on the baby and playing with him. I incorporate what the Occupational therapist and Physical therapist suggest for play keeping the baby's safety as priority. If nasogastric tube is dislodged, I am confident that I can put it back in properly. Adhering strictly on feeding schedule and upright positioning of the baby while feeding. Acts as an emotional support for the parents and the baby.

Day Infant Care Nanny

Alex And Emily Lebow
New York, NY
10.2022 - 06.2023

I worked for the Lebow family and their baby girl as their day infant care nanny. I customized age appropriate activities and keep track of milestones. I established a healthy nap schedule and feeding schedule. I proactively engage with the baby during play. I helped with the transition of bottle to solid.

Night Newborn Care Specialist

Bernard And Cindy Maussner
New York, NY
04.2023 - 05.2023

I worked with the Maussner family and their baby girl who was born a preemie as their Night NCS. Supported parents and baby and establish a healthy mother-baby bonding process. Developed an individualized plan for baby care such as swaddling, feeding, diaper change and bathing.

Night Newborn Care Specialist

Clement Family
New York, NY
08.2022 - 10.2022

I worked for the Clement family and their baby boy as their night NCS. I created an individualized infant care plan which consist of bathing, feeding, swaddling, diaper change and burping. I created a sleep schedule that is healthy for parents to follow through for their baby by gradually spacing out the feeds and awake window.

Education

Breastfeeding & Bonding Certification

Coursera, Online
09.2022

32 hours of methods to implement evidence-based policies and practices that support breastfeeding within the maternity care setting

Supporting Parents of A Newborn

Coursera
09.2022

Guidance To Newborn Baby's Safety And Health

Coursera
08.2022

Managing Emotions in Times of Stress

Coursera, Online
07.2022

Global Quality Maternal And Newborn Care

Coursera
06.2022

Preventive Healthcare For Newborns

Coursera
01.2022

CDC Infection Control

Center For Disease And Control Prevention, Online
02.2021

Master of Science - Health Administration

Purdue Global University, Online
02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines
06.1997

Skills

  • extensive training in mother/baby bonding
  • training and experience in breastfeeding
  • experience with multiples and preemies
  • experience with special medical needs
  • sleep training
  • soothing methods and swaddling
  • milk preparation and storage
  • GERD/reflux, FOXG1, ADHD, Autism
  • medication administration
  • nasal gastric tubes feeding and placement
  • excellent communication skills, calm and gentle demeanor
  • follow-up care
  • comprehensive notes

Certification


  • 11 years of experience with professional hands on newborn care
  • 3 years of experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother/Baby Postpartum, and Newborn Nursery as an intern
  • Specialize in sleep training, breastfeeding and weaning
  • Advocate of Quality Maternal and Newborn Care
  • Completion of a NCSA approved Newborn Care Specialist foundational course
  • Active volunteer for the American Red Cross
  • Experience with preemies, multiples, and special medical needs
  • Extensive training in skin-to-skin, breastfeeding, and mother-baby bonding


Timeline

Night Newborn Care Specialist - Anthony And Irene Wu
06.2023 - 08.2023
Day Part-Time Newborn Care and Mother's Helper - Tova And Musha Rosenbaum
06.2023 - 07.2023
Night Newborn Care Specialist - Bernard And Cindy Maussner
04.2023 - 05.2023
Day Infant Care Nanny - Alex And Emily Lebow
10.2022 - 06.2023
Night Newborn Care Specialist - Clement Family
08.2022 - 10.2022
Coursera - , Breastfeeding & Bonding Certification
Coursera - , Supporting Parents of A Newborn
Coursera - , Guidance To Newborn Baby's Safety And Health
Coursera - , Managing Emotions in Times of Stress
Coursera - , Global Quality Maternal And Newborn Care
Coursera - , Preventive Healthcare For Newborns
Center For Disease And Control Prevention - , CDC Infection Control
Purdue Global University - Master of Science, Health Administration
Far Eastern University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Pia Hernandez-Vega