Stephanie Barthol
Bartlett,TN
Summary
Passionate Lactation Professional with a great understanding of the diverse emotional and psychological response to lactation, parenting, and infant care. Skilled in providing lactation support and instruction with over 2 years of clinical experience. Positive and energetic with excellent follow-up skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
All Better Pediatrics
10.2022 - Current
- Increased breastfeeding success rates through one-on-one consultations, addressing individual concerns and challenges.
- Developed and implemented over 500 individual breastfeeding plans in 2 years.
- Provided emotional support to families experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding, contributing to increased resilience during postpartum period.
- Evaluated effectiveness of implemented interventions, adjusting care plans as needed based on progress toward desired goals.
- Demonstrated how to express milk and store it in bottles for later feeds.
- Managed scheduling and coordinated appointments effectively, ensuring timely access to lactation support services for patients in need.
- Worked closely with neonatologist and pediatricians to address complex feeding issues in premature and medically fragile infants.
- Maintained professional growth by attending conferences and workshops focused on current trends in lactation care practices.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to develop personalized care plans for each mother-infant dyad, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Reduced instances of formula supplementation by advocating for early initiation of breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact post-delivery.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
Lactation Intern
All Better Pediatrics
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Gained hands-on experience, increasing proficiency and expanding on lactation skill set.
- Analyzed problems and worked with healthcare providers to develop solutions.
- Performed accurate charting and documentation, maintaining thorough records of patient progress and interventions.
- Conducted group classes on breastfeeding techniques and benefits, leading to more informed patient population.
- Promoted breastfeeding awareness through community outreach events, increasing public understanding of benefits for both mother and infant.
- Maintained professional growth by attending conferences and workshops focused on current trends in lactation care practices.
- Educated expectant parents about importance of exclusive breastfeeding during prenatal visits, setting foundation for successful future experiences with nursing infants.
Clinical Assistant
Stern Cardiovascular Foundation
08.2016 - 11.2020
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
- Managed 30 plus patients in typical work day.
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures
- Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping rooms neat and clean
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for physician
- Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms
- Schedule appointments for patients
- Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
- Improved patient satisfaction by handling queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Memphis, TNCertified Breastfeeding Specialist -
Lactation Education Resources
Annapolis, MD10.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Hospital Management -
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2016
Skills
- Confidentiality Practices
- Charting
- Prenatal Counseling
- Newborn and Maternal care
- Breast Anatomy Knowledge
- Oral Motor and Tie Evaluation
- Referral Coordination
- Infant Nutrition
- Weight Gain Assessment
- Feeding and Care Plan Evaluations
- Breast Pump Assistance
- Expressing Milk Techniques
- Breast Massage
- Breastfeeding Positions
- Latch Assessment
- Mastitis Prevention
- Engorgement Relief
- Milk Supply Management
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
References
- Linda Bowman, RNC, IBCLC (901)494-1308
- Maria Daniele, RN, IBCLC (901)650-8112
- Veronica Choukalas, CD (901)573-7453
Timeline
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
All Better Pediatrics
10.2022 - Current
Lactation Intern
All Better Pediatrics
03.2022 - 05.2024
Clinical Assistant
Stern Cardiovascular Foundation
08.2016 - 11.2020
Some College (No Degree) -
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist -
Lactation Education Resources
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Hospital Management -
University of Memphis
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