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Allie Shelton

Chattanooga

Summary

With a proven track record at Erlanger Hospital, I've significantly enhanced breastfeeding success rates and patient satisfaction through expert lactation consulting and compassionate nursing care. Specializing in maternal health and cultural sensitivity, my approach integrates evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of infant nutrition, fostering improved health outcomes and resilience in new mothers.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Lactation Consultant

Erlanger Hospital
04.2016 - Current
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to develop personalized care plans for each mother-infant dyad, promoting optimal health outcomes.
  • Managed scheduling and coordinated appointments effectively, ensuring timely access to lactation support services for patients in need.
  • Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive lactation support and education to new mothers.
  • Provided emotional support to families experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding, contributing to increased resilience during the postpartum period.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions, adjusting care plans as needed based on progress toward desired goals.
  • Increased breastfeeding success rates in the NICU through one-on-one consultations, addressing individual concerns and challenges.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by creating a welcoming and supportive environment for breastfeeding consultations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of lactation services across various hospital departments.
  • Worked closely with neonatologists and pediatricians to address complex feeding issues in premature and medically fragile infants.

RN- Mother Baby

Erlanger
07.2015 - 04.2016
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
05-2015

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga
05-2012

Skills

  • Maternal health
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Infant nutrition
  • Emergent care
  • Community resources
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Newborn care
  • Continuing education
  • Postpartum care
  • Lactation instruction
  • Breast pump assistance

Timeline

Lactation Consultant

Erlanger Hospital
04.2016 - Current

RN- Mother Baby

Erlanger
07.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Tennessee At Chattanooga

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Allie Shelton