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ELIZABETH P. MYLER
51 Farview Dr. Hackettstown NJ 07840; (908) 619-8371; epmyler@yahoo.com mahalamom.com
EDUCATION
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1999
 William Randolph Hearst Foundation Scholar 1998-1999
 Johns Hopkins US Peace Corps Fellow 1998-1999 (Volunteer, Cameroon 1994-1996)
Tulane University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology/ Reproductive Biology 1994
LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATIONS
 Registered Professional Nurse 1999-present: NJ 2005-present; MI 2002-04; PA 1999-02
 International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) 2009-present (Recertified in 2014)
MEMBERSHIPS/SKILLS
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Leader, La Leche League International 2006-present
International Lactation Consultant Association 2010-present
Language: written and oral fluency in French
National & international lactation conference speaker (list of topics and engagements available upon request)
Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (4-2012)
La Leche League of the Garden State (4-2012, 4-2013, 4-2014)
Maryland Coalition of Lactation Consultants (9-2012)
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital- Hamilton, NJ (10-2012)
Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi, UAE (2-2013)
Lactation Consultants in Private Practice- Philadelphia, PA (2-2011, 3-2013, 3-2014, 3-2015)
USLCA Conference- St. Louis, MO (5-2013)
Monmouth/Ocean Breastfeeding Consortium Neptune, NJ (8-2013)
Wisconsin Area Lactation Conference (3-2014)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mahala Lactation and Perinatal Services LLC Hackettstown, NJ
2010- present
Owner, Mahala Breastfeeding Center (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
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Provider of professional lactation consultations at Breastfeeding Center office, and client homes, including
maternal breast assessment; infant weight, oral anatomy & suck; latching & positioning assistance;
evaluation of milk intake at breast and determination of probable reasons for difficulties; complete treatment
plan and physician reports, counseling of the nursing dyad from pregnancy to weaning and community
linking
In-Network provider of lactation services with AETNA insurance company in NJ
Provider of breastfeeding equipment and tools necessary for achieving client goals such as rental-grade
pumps and accessories
Instructor of prenatal and return to work breastfeeding classes for individual, couples and groups
Referral source for other allied healthcare professionals with whom we collaborate
Clinical supervisor and instructor of lactation interns within Mahala practice
Hiring manager and on-going mentor of Mahala lactation consultant subcontractors
La Leche League International
New Jersey Leader
Media Relations Team Representative
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Hackettstown, NJ
2006-present
2012-present
Author of several professional articles for LLLI’s Breastfeeding Today magazine
Volunteer provider of breastfeeding support to over 1,000 mothers and healthcare professionals
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Acts as a representative of LLLI in media inquiries for organization statements and interviews
Ridge and Valley Charter School
Substitute School Nurse
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Blue Bell, PA
Philadelphia, PA
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2000 - 2001
1999 - 2000
Cared for complex pediatric, medical inpatients diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia, Cystic Fibrosis and
other chronic and acute illnesses including administration of physical exams, medications and therapies
Interpreted laboratory and other diagnostic test results and coordinated appropriate care of inpatients by the
medical team
Provided culturally and developmentally appropriate comprehensive health management and disease
education to patients and families
United States Peace Corps
Cameroon, West Africa
Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Extension Agent
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2000- 2002
Coordinated medical care and education of patients following medical procedures
Provided patients with comprehensive fertility, contraceptive and sexually transmitted disease counseling
and discharge instructions
Designed detailed educational materials and coordinated counseling for fertility services
Supervised and trained medical assistants and technicians
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Staff Registered Nurse—Adolescent Medicine and Hematology Unit
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2002 - 2004
Triaged, reviewed and processed adverse experience reports from domestic and non-domestic sources
involving Merck marketed and investigational products
Prepared periodic reports and prompts (e.g. life-threatening) for the FDA, EU and other international
regulatory agencies using customized computer data applications
Collaborated with Merck medical staff to prepare follow-up correspondence to physicians and health care
professionals concerning domestic adverse experience reporting
Elizabeth Blackwell Health Center
Clinic Nurse/ Recovery Room Supervisor
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Lansing, MI
Triaged and admitted mental health patients to 16 bed step down crisis-unit
Performed admission health assessment, including medical and mental health history
Linked clients to primary care providers and other relevant community resources
Coordinated multi-disciplinary treatment and discharge planning including extensive client education,
medication administration, management and risk assessment
Merck and Co. Inc
Adverse Experience Reporting Coordinator
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2006- present
Promoted the health, safety and well-being of the student body
Administered medications for treatment of acute and chronic conditions
Community Mental Health Services
Bridges Crisis Unit Registered Nurse
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Blairstown, NJ
1994- 1996
Extended primary and preventive care and promoted good health practices within seven villages as a
member of the Cameroon Ministry of Health’s rural health team
Developed and taught health education in seven primary schools and supervised health center vaccinations,
growth monitoring and infant/child wellness programs.
Adult instructional focus included: breastfeeding, re-hydration, STI and AIDS prevention and family planning
Assessed and analyzed local disease patterns and needs for health education and presented findings to
health personnel and the community in detailed quarterly reports