child life specialist resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
MA in Education with a record of success in early childhood education, advocacy, and child development and family centered care in the healthcare industry. Public Speaking/Presentations - Effective Speaking with students and professionals with highly skilled techniques. Management - Solid background in budgeting, planning, cost control, supervision, payroll and curriculum. Special Event/ Program Planning - Coordinated many events and visitors with staff, patients, public relations and media. Family Center Care/Advocacy - Passionate advocate for children and families. Training/Development - Created multiple teaching materials for children, families and students. Leadership/Mentor - Decisive team building and effective communication skills as a co-worker, supervisor, and teacher.
Highlights
Guest services
Inventory control procedures
Merchandising expertise
Loss prevention
Cash register operations
Product promotions
Accomplishments
Experience
Child Life Specialist, 2000 to Current Hca – Rincon, GA,
Coordinated child life services with a variety diagnoses and patient units.
Supported families with medical instruction and preparation in order to cope with hospitalizations.
Created medical teaching kits for medical play, including a book for children with Asthma.
Advocated and work with child abuse cases.
Revised surgical preparation book.
Supervised assistants, volunteers, and students.
Revised department policies and record retention annually.
Coordinated internship and practicum child life program with multiple universities.
Collaborated with palliative care team.
Secretary of the Child Abuse Care Committee in 2008.
Chairperson of the Employee Advisory Group in 2008.
Collaborated special events with the community and public relations dept.
Instructor, 2000 to 2001 Education Affiliates – Greenwood Village, CO,
Instructed Childbirth, Parenting and Siblings classes.
Avance - San Antonio: Early Head Start Program.
Coordinator, 1997 to 2000 – Arroyo Grande, CA,
Supervised home based and center based staff (35 staff at four sites).
Revised all standards for state and federal guidelines.
Managed staffing and the needs of clients in program.
Established 3-child care centers based under Federal Head Start standards.
Facilitated childcare center city and state licensing.
Created parent handbook, policies and procedures, orientation for new employees.
Managed all developmentally supplies and equipment for child care centers.
Maintained budget.
Completed patient developmental assessments.
Collaborated with Early Childhood Intervention Programs for children with disabilities.
Established three new childcare centers (Licensing, USDA, Food Service and purchasing supplies).
Collaborated with developing and revising the community assessment, self-assessment and service plans.
Participated and prepared for a federal review.
Collaborated and assisted in the writing of grant proposals for the renewal and expansion of the Early Head Start P.
Education
Certified Child Life Specialist - 2013
Certification - American Heart Association, Child CPR: , Expected in 2013 to - , GPA:
M.A: Education Leadership/Management, Continue Ed, Expected in 2009 to UTSA San Antonio College - San Antonio, TX GPA:
B.S: Child/ Family Studies and ECE, Expected in 1996 to La. Tech University - Ruston, LA. GPA:
Dietary Technician and Emergency Medical Technician: , Expected in 1986 to United States Air Force - , GPA:
Professional Affiliations
Child Life Council SAAEYC NAEYC TAEYC NACHRI Child Abuse and Neglect Task Force
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Resume Overview
School Attended
UTSA San Antonio College
La. Tech University
United States Air Force
Job Titles Held:
Child Life Specialist
Instructor
Coordinator
Degrees
Certified Child Life Specialist - 2013
Certification - American Heart Association, Child CPR
M.A
B.S
Dietary Technician and Emergency Medical Technician