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Veronica Rodriguez

Cibolo,TX

Summary

Caring Lactation Consultant with over 20 years of clinical experience in maternity units. Skilled at providing lactation education, support and assistance to new mothers and families. Experienced nurse in post-partum care, nursery, and medical-surgical fields. Well rounded experienced nurse in women's services to care for all physical and emotional needs of newly delivered patients, babies and family.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lactation Consultant, Post-Partum, & Nursery Nurse

University Health
03.2019 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive lactation support and education to new mothers.
  • Increased breastfeeding success rates through one-on-one consultations, addressing individual concerns and challenges.
  • Conducted group classes on breastfeeding techniques and benefits, leading to a more informed patient population.
  • Managed scheduling and coordinated appointments effectively, ensuring timely access to lactation support services for patients in need.
  • Nursery and Post-Partum nurse caring for newly delivered mothers and babies ensuring physical and emotional wellness

Registered Nurse, Obstetrics

Central Texas Medical Center/ Christus Santa Rosa
11.2012 - 05.2022
  • Assisted physicians with deliveries, resulting in successful and safe childbirth experiences for mothers.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care in the obstetrics department.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic communication, addressing concerns, and providing emotional support during labor and postpartum periods.
  • Mentored new nurses in obstetrics best practices, contributing to their professional growth and improving overall unit performance.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Northeast Methodist Hospital
09.2009 - 12.2012
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.


Registered Nurse, Post-Partum

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
09.2007 - 06.2011
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic communication, addressing concerns, and providing emotional support during postpartum periods.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, maintaining a safe environment for both mother and newborn.
  • Contributed to lower neonatal intensive care admission rates by assisting with early identification of potential complications in newborns.


Registered Nurse, Post-Partum

Arcadia Methodist Hospital
09.2003 - 08.2007
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
05.2003

Skills

  • Lactation Education
  • Patient Education
  • Patient and infant care
  • Newborn care
  • Preceptor
  • Emotional Support

Certification

  • IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
  • Certified Registered Nurse, Maternal Normal Newborn

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Lactation Consultant, Post-Partum, & Nursery Nurse

University Health
03.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Obstetrics

Central Texas Medical Center/ Christus Santa Rosa
11.2012 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Northeast Methodist Hospital
09.2009 - 12.2012

Registered Nurse, Post-Partum

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
09.2007 - 06.2011

Registered Nurse, Post-Partum

Arcadia Methodist Hospital
09.2003 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

Associate of Science - Nursing

East Los Angeles College

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