Type Of Business:
Hospital
Expertise:
Lactation consultation; Pediatrics; Public health nursing
Major Product/SVS:
Health care
Favorite Business Publication:
American Journal of Public Health; Journal of Human Lactation; Journal of Nursing Scholarship
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with her family and friends; Traveling; Gardening; Hiking; Cooking; Spending time at her little country home in the woods
Education Degrees:
Registered Nurse; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, San Jose State University, Cum Laude (2006)
Affiliations Awards:
Sigma Theta Tau International; International Lactation Consultant Association; Golden Key International Honour Society
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is empowering patients to advocate for themselves.
Charity:
Sunday School Teacher; Volunteer, Local Community and Schools
Number Of Years In Profession:
6
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her faith in God, passion for learning, and desire to help others and make a difference in the world in which she lives.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she wants to make a difference in the lives of people around her.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Clark is planning to take the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners in July 2010. She participates in the Santa Clara County Breast Feeding Task Force, a coalition dedicated to promoting breastfeeding in the community. She is currently developing breastfeeding resources to be used by health care professionals to further promote breastfeeding in the community. As a lifelong caregiver and mother of three, becoming a registered nurse was a natural progression for her, and working with women and children has always been a part of her life. She recognizes that women have a unique ability to nurture and nourish their children, and she promotes breastfeeding as a way to promote mental and physical health in women, children and communities.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Administering excellent quality nursing and lactation services; Serving vulnerable, high-risk populations in the pediatric department; Overseeing the pediatric intensive care, neonatal intensive care and infant care units
Education Certifications:
Certified Lactation Consultant, University of California, San Diego (2010); Certified Lactation Educator and Counselor, University of California, San Diego; Licensed Public Health Nurse
Awards/Honors:
Dean's List; Outstanding Scholar Award, Gavilan College (2004)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mrs. Clark hopes to continue to expand her involvement in breastfeeding promotion in the community. She would also like to train health care workers in the area of lactation.