QUALIFICATIONS
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BA in Psychology with an emphasis on Child and Family Psychology, Salve Regina University
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Former Certified Lactation Counselor, ALPP
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Trained NCS (Newborn Care Specialist), NCTA
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Trained in Infant Massage Therapy
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Experience with Multiples, Premature Infant Care, and High Risk Infants
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Experience in Various Sleep Conditioning/Training Techniques and Philosophies
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Proficient in Developing Developmentally Appropriate Infant Feeding Schedules
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Trained in Newborn Medication Administration
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Experience in GERD/Reflux
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Professional Nanny, Household Management, Family Assistant, Personal Assistant & Live-In Experience
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Able to Maintain a Highly Organized Home — Nursery Organization, Supply Inventory, Ordering of Infant Related Products
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Comfortable with Many Diverse Family Structures
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Experience with Fully Staffed Homes & High Profile Families
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Experience Traveling with Families
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Comfortable with long hours, 24 Hour Shifts, Overnights & Continuous Care
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INA (International Nanny Association) Member
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Up to Date on TB Test & Vaccines (Including Covid, Tdap, and Annual Flu Shot)
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Safe, Insured Car & Clean Driving Record
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Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Resident Expert/Guest Speaker, Center For Pediatric Sleep Management 2022
Sleep Shaping 0-4 months
Presenter, Share Your Knowledge Event, My Nanny University 2021
Building a Successful NCS Business
Guest Speaker: Rayz Kids App Virtual Launch Event 2021
Safe Sleep Basics & Creating A Healthy Sleep Routine
Guest Speaker: National Nanny Training Day, San Diego CA 2018
Becoming a Newborn Care Specialist
A Welcome Home Baby Event with Nanny Care Hub, Live Webinar for New Parents 2017
Baby Care Basics & Building the Perfect Baby Registry
Presenter: Nannypalooza National Conference, Baltimore MD 2017
Creating an Eco-Friendly Baby Environment
CoHost: Live Web Event 2017
Healthy Sleep Habits and Breastfeeding
Guest Presenter: Crunchfest 2016
An Introduction to Babywearing
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Salve Regina University, Newport RI 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a focus in Child and Family Psychology
The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice 2018
Certified Lactation Counselor
Newborn Care Specialist Enrichment Conference, Scottsdale, AZ 2022
3 day annual industry conference by Newborn Care Solutions
Nannypalooza, Raleigh NC 2022
Annual 3 day national conference for professionals in the child care industry.
Newborn Care Training Academy 2022
Certificate in Adequate Intake for Birth-4 Months
American Academy Of Pediatrics Pedialink 2022
Certificate in Plans of Safe Care for Infants Exposed to Opioids
Newborn Care Training Academy 2020
Certificate in Sleep Conditioning for the Newborn Care Professional
NextStep and the National Domestic Workers Alliance 2020
Certified National COVID Ready Caregiver
Newborn Care Training Academy 2020
Certificate in Safe Sleep Practices
Newborn Care Training Academy 2020
Certificate in Breastmilk Storage and Handling
The Center for Massage Therapy Continued Education 2019
Certificate of Achievement of Home Study Program in Infant Massage
Newborn Care Training Academy 2016
Completed Newborn Care Specialist training and exam through NCTA
Nannypalooza, Santa Ana CA 2018
Annual 3 day national conference for professionals in the child care industry.
MILK, An Infant Feeding Conference 2016
Annual 2 day national conference of leading expert speakers in lactation and the infant feeding industry.
American Academy of Pediatrics Pedialink 2016
Certificate of Achievement in Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Child Care
Nannypalooza, Hartford CT 2016
Annual 3 day national conference for professionals in the child care industry.
American Academy of Pediatrics Pedialink 2016
Certificate in Food Allergy in Infants
Shaw Academy 2015
Certificate in Infant and Child Nutrition
Nannypalooza, Philadelphia PA 2014
Annual 3 day national conference for professionals in the child care industry.