Self Starter Training

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April 14, 2015

MICAELA SANDOVAL

Professional Summary

Dedicated and licensed thru The International Board of Lactation Consultants. Offering

knowledge in the field and comprehensive assessments and treatment options.

Skill Highlights

Client focused Extensive continuous training

Bilingual Self starter

Accomplishments

Moderator of the Illinois Breastfeeding Yahoo Group

Facilitated support group relevant to clients needs.

Good relationship between non-profit organization and local hospital to meet families

needs.

Professional Experience

IBCLC Jun 2013 to Feb 2015

Advocate Sherman Hospital - Elgin, IL

Consulted between 12-20 inpatients per day relevant to nursing their newborn. Assisted in

providing accurate information prior to discharge. Served as facilitator of support group for

the hospital.

Charted patient information, concerns and or solution to mother or infant challenges.

Referred mothers to local non-profit agency for additional breastfeeding support. Served on a

multi-cultural committee to better assist families by understanding cultural background and

beliefs for a better outcome.

Sr Peer Counselor, IBCLC, Prenatal Educator Mar 2004 to Feb 2015

Well Child Center - Elgin, IL

Moderator of Illinois Breastfeeding Yahoo Group. Counseled mother as needed providing

assistance to infant with latch. Gave accurate information relevant to mothers needs.

Entered case note after counseling which included observation of mother and solution to

challenge. Assisted with follow up calls thru a warm line for after office hours. Provided

home visits for mothers who were unable to drive for multiple reasons. Provided

breastfeeding, post partum classes for families.

Education and Training

National Certificate, Massage Therapy 2007

Elgin Community College - Elgin, IL, USA

Teacher Aide from 05/08-08/08

Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day to keep them engaged.

Assisted Instructor by making copies needed prior to class.