Arlette Melissa Hernandez
MPH, IBCLC
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
As a seasoned public health professional with over a decade of experience, including 7 years as a Lactation Consultant, I possess a strong skill set in developing, planning, and promoting impactful health education initiatives. My primary focus has been empowering and supporting mothers to achieve success in their breastfeeding journey.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Lactation Consultant
UCLA Health
01.2024 - Current
- Utilize evidence-based practice to educate patients on breastfeeding techniques.
- Develop individualize feeding plans and determine best outcomes for mothers and their babies in inpatient/outpatient setting.
- Assist mothers and babies with latching and feeding challenges in NICU setting.
Clinical Health Educator II/ Clinical Lactation Educator II
KAISER PERMANENTE
11.2016 - 6 2021
- Provided direct lactation, temperament, and nutrition services to Kaiser members in the Pediatrics Department.
- Performed daily clinical lactation care visits to provide instruction and support to both prenatal and breastfeeding mothers.
- Facilitated lactation support groups and assisted in the New Born Care Clinic.
Lactation Consultant
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Promoted, planned, coordinated, and provided one-on-one lactation counseling to mothers at bedside in the Postpartum Unit, NICU, and facility wide.
- Assessed and implemented a plan of care for breastfeeding mothers, tailored to their specific needs.
- Facilitated classes and collected participant data to enhance lactation efforts and opportunities.
- Conducted lactation trainings to educate, develop, and enhance clinical skills of all staff.
Lifestyle Educator II
KAISER PERMANENTE
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Facilitated classes on related topics including newborn baby care basics, breastfeeding, healthy living, being active, diabetes, smoking cessation, and sleep.
- Provided group and individual counseling to promote and maintain behavior change.
- Conducted both in person and telehealth services.
Education
Masters of Public Health -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelors of Art (B.A.) - Child and Adolescent Development
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 08.2005 - 2009.05
Skills
Inpatient and outpatient lactation services
Educational class facilitation
Patient care plan creation
Direct patient counseling
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Additional Information
Clinical Lactation Educator (CLE) Completed: November 2016
Basic Life Support (BLS) Completed: March 2021
Fire Life Safety Completed: July 2021
Timeline
Lactation Consultant
UCLA Health
01.2024 - Current
Lactation Consultant
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2023
IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
09-2021
Lifestyle Educator II
KAISER PERMANENTE
06.2021 - 11.2021
Clinical Health Educator II/ Clinical Lactation Educator II
KAISER PERMANENTE
11.2016 - 6 2021
Masters of Public Health -
University of San Francisco
08.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelors of Art (B.A.) - Child and Adolescent Development
San Francisco State University
08.2005 - 2009.05
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