Sheeja Thomas
Edison,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Lactation Consultant and Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center, specializing in postpartum care and lactation instruction. Expert in delivering comprehensive support and education to new mothers, enhancing patient outcomes through direct counseling and emergent care. Skilled in leveraging community resources and patient education to promote optimal infant feeding practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lactation Consultant
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
2021.11 - Current
- Assessed needs of new mothers and provide expert guidance, support, and education to new mothers and their families regarding breastfeeding. This role involves assessing, planning, and implementing care for breastfeeding mothers and infants, addressing breastfeeding challenges, and promoting breastfeeding as the optimal feeding method for infants.
Registered Nurse
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
2005.09 - Current
- Delivered high level of quality care by providing comprehensive care to new mothers and their newborns during the postpartum period .
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
2017.08 - 2021.10
Provide comprehensive care to new mothers and their newborns during the postpartum period
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College Of Nursing
India01.1999
Skills
- Direct counseling
- Emergent care
- Special Needs Support
- Community Resources
- Postpartum Care
- Charting
- Client Education
- Lactation instruction
- Patient and infant care
Certification
- IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- RNC (MNN) Maternal Newborn Nursing
Timeline
Lactation Consultant
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
2021.11 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
2017.08 - 2021.10
Registered Nurse
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
2005.09 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College Of Nursing
- IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- RNC (MNN) Maternal Newborn Nursing
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