Brooklynn Simmons
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Tiny Tigers Daycare
Morning Sun, IA
03.2026 - Current
- Planned engaging activities to promote child development and learning.
- Supervised children during playtime and structured activities for safety.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and behavior.
- Assisted in preparing nutritious snacks and meals for children daily.
- Supervised children during meal times, playtime, and other activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to brainstorm ideas for classroom activities.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Observed health practices such as proper handwashing procedures.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice Compassus
Washington, IA
03.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients in hospice settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities for terminally ill patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Medical Assistant - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
Burlington, IA 12.2025 - 06.2026
Winfield Mt Union
Winfield, IASkills
- Patient care
- Child development
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Health monitoring
- Conversant in [language]
- First aid training
- Loves children
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Empathy and patience
- Excellent communication skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Reliable
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Tiny Tigers Daycare
03.2026 - Current
Medical Assistant - Nursing
Southeastern Community College
12.2025 - 06.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice Compassus
03.2025 - Current
Winfield Mt Union