Caroline Stearman
@carolinestearman
Registered nurse and IBCLC helping NICU families with breastfeeding support through evidence-based lactation care.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), currently providing lactation management in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In my role, I support NICU parents throughout admission by pairing compassionate guidance with clinical assessment and treatment.
I bring hands-on neonatal experience across high-risk settings, including NICU education responsibilities and the Special Care Nursery (Level 2+). I care for preterm infants, assist with high-risk deliveries, and perform essential newborn skills such as blood work, NG/OG tube care, IV medication, and phototherapy.
I’m certified in BLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and I’ve earned S.T.A.B.L.E. certification to strengthen bedside readiness. I also take pride in education—supporting families with discharge expectations and training NICU staff on lactation-related practices.
Earlier in my career, I completed the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program and built an evidence-based postpartum project. I’m driven by outcomes: swiftly identifying concerns (like hemorrhage, hypertension, or infections), partnering with providers to stabilize patients, and helping mothers successfully breastfeed.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IBCLC NICU Lactation Consultant
Winnie Palmer Orlando Health
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year)
Provided lactation management for NICU parents throughout the infant’s admission, supporting breastfeeding and pumping. Conducted assessments and education using BLS, NRP, and S.T.A.B.L.E. competencies.
Neonatal ICU RN
Winnie Palmer Orlando Health
Dec 2024 - Jun 2025 (6 months)
Provided care for high-risk neonates in the NICU, performing assessments, blood work, NG/OG tube care, and IV medication administration. Educated families on infant care and collaborated with physicians and nurse practitioners for optimal treatment.
Special Care Nursery RN
Ascension St. Mary Chicago
Apr 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Served as Charge Nurse for the Special Care Nursery and Postpartum unit, attending high-risk deliveries with the neonatologist. Stabilized and cared for preterm infants and performed newborn procedures (blood work, NG/OG tubes, IVs, phototherapy) while providing family education and breastfeeding/pumping support.
Travel Mother/Baby RN
Kaiser Permanente Roseville
Nov 2022 - Dec 2022 (1 month)
Assessed newborns and mothers postpartum to ensure both patients were healthy and recovering after delivery. Completed routine testing and blood work and supported mother/baby care planning.
Travel Mother/Baby RN
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)
Assessed newborns and mothers postpartum to ensure recovery after delivery, performing routine testing and blood work for both patients. Monitored for health concerns and supported ongoing care with the team while coordinating patient education.
Mother/Baby RN
Inova Fairfax VA
Mar 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Completed the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program in a Baby-Friendly recognized mother/baby unit. Created an evidence-based postpartum project, provided discharge education, identified complications (e.g., hemorrhage, hypertension, infections), and supported breastfeeding.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and completed a Chronic Illness Minor.
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