Cara Salerno
Carnegie,PA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in child development and healthcare teamwork, honed at Poppy's Playhouse and Camp Starfish. Proven ability to maintain patient confidentiality while providing exceptional patient care. Skilled in communication with families and adept at implementing safety protocols, ensuring a nurturing environment for all children.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floating Teacher
Poppy's Playhouse
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated a safe and nurturing classroom environment for all children.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child activities and behavior.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
RISE Center Lab Assistant
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
08.2024 - Current
- Front desk and secretary duties, general housekeeping.
- Set up and tear down for Hi-Fidelity simulated clinical experience.
- Sit in and assist with various Nursing Assessment and Foundations of Nursing lab skill classes.
- Assist students during open practice time in the RISE Center.
Health Assistant
Camp Starfish
Rindge, New Hampshire
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintain patient records and confidentiality
- Observed patients' conditions during treatment sessions and reported any changes or concerns to supervising physician and nurse.
- Responded to emergency situations by calling for additional assistance when needed.
- Provided assistance to medical staff with patient care and treatments.
- Prepared medications for administration to patients under the direction of a doctor or nurse practitioner.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Communication with families
- Healthcare teamwork
- Child development knowledge
- Safety and security protocols
- Medical record management
- Patient care
- Health education instruction
Certification
- National CPR Foundation's Bloodborne Pathogen Certificate
- PEARS
- Adult and Pediatric BLS
Affiliations
- AHN Lifelight Externship (September 2025)
- Cancer Bridges of Pittsburgh Holiday Volunteer Events
- Student Nursing Mentorship Program (SMART)
- Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP)
Accomplishments
- Honors Program
- Dean’s List - Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Fall 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Assistant
Camp Starfish
06.2025 - 08.2025
Floating Teacher
Poppy's Playhouse
01.2025 - Current
RISE Center Lab Assistant
Robert Morris University
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Robert Morris University
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