Vanessa P
@vanessap
Dedicated nurse and lactation consultant advocating for families and newborns.
What I'm looking for
As a passionate nurse and lactation consultant, I advocate for families and their newborns by providing emotional and physical support, delivering evidence-based education, and fostering confidence in infant care. My experience spans various healthcare settings, including Alamance Regional Hospital and Duke University Hospital, where I care for mother/baby couplets and high-risk patients.
With over 800 hours of clinical experience and a strong educational background, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I have honed my skills in critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy. I am committed to promoting equity in patient care and have actively participated in initiatives such as the Breastfeeding Committee to enhance the quality of care provided to families.
My journey as a lactation consultant has allowed me to educate families through hands-on assistance and resource development. I believe in the importance of supporting families during their breastfeeding journey and strive to empower them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mother/Baby Nurse/Lactation Consultant
Alamance Regional Hospital
May 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Cared for mother/baby couplets, stable antepartum, and gynecological patients. Provided care in a hospital with approximately 1000 births per year.
Per Diem Nurse
Duke University Hospital
Jun 2023 - May 2024 (11 months)
Cared for a population of high-risk antepartum, postpartum, and acute gynecological patients. Gained experience in magnesium and insulin drip management, and fetal monitoring.
Internal Travel Nurse
East Carolina University Health Center
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 (5 months)
Provided care for high-risk antepartum, postpartum, and acute gynecological patients in a facility with about 3000 births per year. Floated to the special care nursery.
Lactation Consultant
University of North Carolina Hospital
Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 (5 months)
Solo covered nights to attend to lactation consults in the women's and children's hospital. Gained experience with in-person and phone consultations for breastfeeding dyads of all ages while inpatient.
Travel Contract Nurse
Travel Nurses Across America
Oct 2021 - Jul 2022 (9 months)
Worked as a travel contract nurse at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in an Antepartum/Postpartum/Mother/Baby High Risk Unit. Gained experience in pre-eclampsia/magnesium management and electronic fetal monitoring.
RN/Nurse Clinician-Lactation Consultant
Duke University Hospital
Sep 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Cared for high-risk mother/baby couplets as a staff nurse with a dual role as a part-time lactation counselor. Hired as a full-time lactation consultant in March 2021, educating families and formulating feeding plans.
Clinical Nurse II
Duke Regional Hospital
Oct 2017 - Sep 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Served as a Clinical Nurse II with charge and preceptor experience, caring for mother/baby couplets, post-surgical/acute gynecological patients, and stable antepartum patients. Gained experience floating to a special care nursery.
Clinical Nurse I & II
Duke University Hospital
Jun 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Worked as a Clinical Nurse I & II with preceptor experience, caring for progressive level pre/post-surgical, post-stroke, epilepsy monitoring, general neurology, or general medicine patients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Grade: 3.5
Graduated with a GPA of 3.5. Completed 800+ hours of clinical experience.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor's of Arts in Asian Studies, Asian Studies
Grade: 3.5
Graduated with a GPA of 3.5. Completed 800+ hours of clinical experience.
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