Sheila Waterstrat
Olympia,WA
Summary
RN and IBCLC with 17+ years of expertise in Maternal Child Health providing compassionate care to families, mothers, and infants. Proficient in fostering nurturing relationships and promoting breastfeeding. Committed to enhancing the health and happiness of both mothers and children.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Nurse
Nurse Family Partnership, Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
Olympia, WA
05.2022 - Current
- Provided support to at-risk families during pregnancy and parenthood as a Home Visiting Nurse with the assistance of an evidence-based program.
- Developed a non-judgmental, client-centered, therapeutic relationship with new mothers and their support systems in their homes from pregnancy up until the child reached 2 years of age.
- Monitored for risks in pregnancy and child development, screened for anxiety and depression, evaluated home and relationship safety.
- Using the NFP model, collected data on health outcomes from enrollment until graduation.
- Established connections with community providers and utilized available resources to effectively address client needs.
- Conducted assessments to enhance the parent-child bond through identification of strengths and risks.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Registered Nurse
Multicare Capital Medical Center
Olympia, WA
01.2016 - 10.2022
- Support the unit as an auxiliary Labor and Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum, Newborn, and GYN RN
- Provide inpatient and outpatient lactation support, education, and consultations for all new families
- Gather and enter obstetrical data into state organized OBCOAP database
- Collaborate with OB and newborn providers on prenatal and postnatal lactation support
- Facilitate referrals in multidisciplinary settings
- Work with clinical staff to improve breastfeeding outcomes and practice
Registered Nurse
Capital Medical Center
Olympia, WA
05.2007 - 01.2016
- Use labor skills to support families in medicated and unmedicated births
- Assess and monitor patients for labor and postpartum risks
- Communicate and collaborate with labor team
- Assess and triage antepartum patients
- Provide personalized care and education to patients in the perinatal period.
Education
BSN -
Western Governor's University
01.2022
Associates in Nursing -
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WA01.2007
Bachelors of Science, Biology -
CU Boulder
Boulder, CO01.1999
Skills
- Client Centered Care
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- EMR
- Resource Allocation
- Community relationships
- Care Coordination
Certification
- BLS, 2024
- IBCLC, 2020
Timeline
Community Health Nurse
Nurse Family Partnership, Thurston County Public Health and Social Services
05.2022 - Current
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Registered Nurse
Multicare Capital Medical Center
01.2016 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse
Capital Medical Center
05.2007 - 01.2016
BSN -
Western Governor's University
Associates in Nursing -
Shoreline Community College
Bachelors of Science, Biology -
CU Boulder
- BLS, 2024
- IBCLC, 2020
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