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Veronica Brummer

Visalia,CA

Summary

Experienced Nutrition Assistant II and Certified Lactation Educator Counselor with over 17 years of experience in Tulare County WIC Program. Key team member as the only CLEC in my position providing breastfeeding counseling to staff and clients countywide. Employee of the Month for the Employee Recognition Program. Specialized training in breastfeeding, prenatal, infant and child nutrition assessments. Flexible and dependable when working with others and open to building new skills. Enthusiastic about education and promoting positivity. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best achieve the organization's goals. Motivated to continue learning, growing and excelling in the Tulare County WIC Program.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Nutrition Assistant II/ CLEC

Tulare County HHSA WIC Program
Visalia, CA
07.2004 - Current
  • Primary CLEC breastfeeding resource for staff and clients
  • Assist training new employees in nutrition counseling and computer programs
  • Counsel pregnant women about nutritional needs and benefits of breastfeeding
  • Assess individual nutritional risk and status by interviewing participants
  • Identify high-risk individuals and refer to Registered Dietician
  • Provide bilingual services for staff and clients
  • Promote available breastfeeding support resources and connect individuals with services
  • Evaluate needs and offer support on various breastfeeding topics and techniques
  • Educate mothers on how to express milk and store it in bottles for later feeds
  • Determine eligibility and recertify WIC applicants and participants
  • Conduct classes on nutrition education, infant, prenatal and breastfeeding
  • Issue and provide instruction for use of electric and manual breast pumps
  • Clean and sanitize electric breast pumps and check functionality
  • Process and issue WIC cards to participants
  • Refer participants to other programs based on their needs

Medical Assistant

Visalia Healthcare Center-Tulare County HHSA
Visalia, CA
12.2001 - 07.2004
  • Assist physician in prenatal and gynecology procedures
  • Obtained vital signs such as blood pressure and weight
  • Collected and documented medical information
  • Directed patients to exam rooms and fielded questions
  • Refer prenatal patients to WIC Program
  • Clean and sterilize medical instruments and equipment
  • Arrange exam room per procedure
  • Interpret in Spanish for physician as needed

Education

CLEC Certificate - Lactation Education

UC San Diego Extension
San Diego, CA
12.2017

Medical Assistant Certificate - Healthcare

Visalia Adult School
Visalia, CA
06.1999

Certified Nurse Assistant License - Healthcare

Visalia Adult School
Visalia, CA
06.1997

No Degree - General Ed

College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA

Skills

  • Breastfeeding Counseling
  • Lactation Support
  • Nutritional Education and Assessment
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Customer Service
  • Group Classes
  • Infant Feeding
  • Outreach Activities

Timeline

Nutrition Assistant II/ CLEC

Tulare County HHSA WIC Program
07.2004 - Current

Medical Assistant

Visalia Healthcare Center-Tulare County HHSA
12.2001 - 07.2004

CLEC Certificate - Lactation Education

UC San Diego Extension

Medical Assistant Certificate - Healthcare

Visalia Adult School

Certified Nurse Assistant License - Healthcare

Visalia Adult School

No Degree - General Ed

College of The Sequoias
Veronica Brummer