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Brenda Merida

Franklin,Tennessee

Summary

Compassionate Newborn Care Specialist known for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in infant nutrition, sleep training techniques, and developmental milestone monitoring. Excel in empathy, patience, and communication, ensuring responsive care tailored to each newborn's unique needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Newborn Care Specialist

Neff Family
Costa Mesa
05.2021 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive care for two infant boys, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
  • Coordinated and prepared breast milk and formula to maintain consistent feeding schedules.
  • Implemented effective sleep training techniques and established consistent routines for restful sleep.
  • Organized and maintained a clean and orderly space to support newborn care.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.

Private Nanny

Rosemberg Family
Irvine
02.2019 - 05.2021
  • Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
  • Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
  • Facilitated playdates between siblings or friends in order to foster social interaction among peers.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
  • Provided guidance to parents regarding newborn care after delivery.
  • Provided newborn care services to families, including feeding, bathing and changing diapers.

Private Nanny

Kopinga Family
Corona Del Mar
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
  • Researched new places or activities that would be interesting and beneficial for the kids.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Organized educational games and materials to encourage learning in a fun way.
  • Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.

Education

Associate of Science - Sonography

PCI College
Cerritos, CA
04-2024

Skills

  • Breastfeeding guidance
  • Twins and multiples experience
  • Infant CPR certified
  • Baby laundry skills
  • Teething relief strategies
  • Nursery organization
  • Pacifier use guidance
  • Umbilical cord care
  • Newborn feeding expertise
  • Safe sleep practices
  • Infant nutrition
  • Swaddling techniques
  • Gentle soothing methods
  • Sleep training

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Newborn Care Specialist
  • CPR/ Fist Aid Certified
  • Trustline

Timeline

Newborn Care Specialist

Neff Family
05.2021 - Current

Private Nanny

Rosemberg Family
02.2019 - 05.2021

Private Nanny

Kopinga Family
01.2017 - 02.2018

Associate of Science - Sonography

PCI College
Brenda Merida