Vikiann Martin
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Gentle Lactation Consultant with a great understanding of the diverse emotional and psychological response to lactation and parenting. Skilled in providing lactation support and instruction to over 5 -8 new mothers weekly. Positive and energetic with excellent follow-up skills. Committed Lactation Consultant experienced at reaching families and communities to teach importance of healthy choices. Created, distributed and explained educational materials regarding public health concerns.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lactation Consultant
Children's Hospital Of Kings Daughters
Norfolk , Virginia
11.2009 - Current
- Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics.
- Demonstrated how to express milk and store it in bottles for later feeds.
- Developed and implemented individual breastfeeding plans in years 2009- current time.
- Performed daily hospital rounds for all healthcare system maternity wards and facilities.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
LPN
Children's Hospital Of Kings Daughters
Norfolk, VA
11.2002 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes in the Pediatric /Adolescent population
- Administer vaccines to patients and educate parents on the need for and side effects of all recommended Pediatric /Adolescent Vaccines.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and measurements from outpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens, and performing in office testing .
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Developed and have instructed new parents in our "Baby 101" class for new and expectant parents.
- Office Educator for Clinical Staff
- Respirator Fit Tester for staff
LPN
Childrens Medical Group
Poughkeepsie , New York
09.2001 - 08.2002
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
LPN
Tricare Prime
Norfolk, VA
03.1989 - 08.2000
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
LPN
The Neurosurgical Group
Pensacola, FL
06.1986 - 02.1989
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Scheduling of diagnositic testing
- Coordinating patient appointments and having medical records and speciality test results available for review.
Education
Nursing
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VANo Degree - Practical Nursing
Central School of Practical Nursing
Norfolk , Va Skills
- Staffing Requirements
- Lactation Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Health Information Access
- EMR Systems
- Treatment Options
- Wound Care
- Nursing Assessment
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Care Coordination Support
- Infant Feeding
Certification
- IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
- Licensed LPN - 8/1985 to current day
Timeline
Lactation Consultant
Children's Hospital Of Kings Daughters
11.2009 - Current
LPN
Children's Hospital Of Kings Daughters
11.2002 - Current
LPN
Childrens Medical Group
09.2001 - 08.2002
LPN
Tricare Prime
03.1989 - 08.2000
LPN
The Neurosurgical Group
06.1986 - 02.1989
Nursing
Tidewater Community College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Central School of Practical Nursing
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