Janet McGuinness

• Provided emotional support to families experiencing difficulties with breastfeeding, contributing to increased resilience during the postpartum period.
• Monitored and adjusted care strategies according to achieved objectives.
• Developed strong relationships with local community organizations, facilitating referrals to additional resources when necessary for continued breastfeeding success beyond hospital discharge.
• Promoted breastfeeding awareness through community outreach events, increasing public understanding of the benefits for both mother and infant.
• Maintained professional growth by attending conferences and workshops focused on current trends in lactation care practices.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by creating a welcoming and supportive environment for breastfeeding consultations.
• Served as a resource for nursing staff by providing ongoing education on lactation topics, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
• Conducted group classes on breastfeeding techniques and benefits, leading to a more informed patient population.
• Assessed needs of new mothers and advised mothers about child care topics.
• Utilized evidence-based practices to develop personalized care plans for each mother-infant dyad, promoting optimal health outcomes.
• Created online collection of breastfeeding educational resources for patients and community.
• 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.
• Mentored new lactation consultants by providing guidance on best practices and sharing valuable experiences from years of professional practice.
• Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.

• Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
• Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
• Empowered mothers to make informed decisions about their care through comprehensive education on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care.
• Supported families during the grieving process following pregnancy loss or infant death with empathetic emotional support and resource referrals for ongoing counseling services.
• Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
• Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
• Built strong rapport with patients through open communication channels that encouraged feedback and collaboration on care plans.
• Promoted a safe and comfortable birthing environment by implementing evidence-based practices in pain management techniques.
• Fostered an inclusive atmosphere by providing culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations, understanding their unique needs and preferences.
• Counseled patients and families on reproductive health and contraception.
• Facilitated patient referrals to specialists for advanced pre- or post-natal care.

See previous job for description of skill sets and job requirements in addition to below:

• Worked with refugees and Irish travelling community to achieve best health outcomes while creating a culturally sensitive environment where possible.
• Worked extensively with mothers experiencing postnatal psychosis and PTSD from living in war zones.

See previous midwifery jobs for job description and skill sets.

• Completed new graduate program in a tertiary hospital setting with exposure to high risk pregnancy and births.