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Caroline Kenny

Hoboken,NJ

Summary

Dynamic professional with 3 years of experience in Pediatric Healthcare as a Certified Child Life Specialist seeking to transition into [new industry/role]. Proven ability to leverage transferable skills such as [list key skills relevant to the new role, e.g., communication, project management, problem-solving] to drive success in new environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Life Intern

New York-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided procedural support for patients through comfort positioning and positive touch
  • Assisted the Certified Child Life Specialist in the facilitation of a newborn visiting her mother in the Intensive Care Unit on Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
  • Assisted the Certified Child Life Specialist with memory making of a premature infant on multiple occasions
  • Provided psychosocial and emotional support for caregivers in the NICU
  • Assisted Certified Child Life Specialist with developmentally appropriate coping mechanisms for patients having surgery
  • Applied developmental theory to the assessment, planning, and interventions for patients on multiple units
  • (250 of 600 Hours Completed)

Child Life Practicum Student

New York-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Observed children be prepared for medical procedures and exams through medical preparation and medical play
  • Completed rotations under the supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist on eight different units
  • Assisted Certified Child Life Specialist with procedural support for a bedside procedure
  • Observed interdisciplinary rounds and family meetings
  • Observed Certified Child Life Specialist provide psychosocial support for caregivers in the NICU
  • (263 Hours)

Child Life Emergency Department Volunteer

New York-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assist child life staff in stocking and organizing all supplies such as linens, heated towels, books and other therapeutic tools
  • Support the emergency department staff through effective communication and problem solving skills
  • Provide patients with the needed support, and empathy to enhance their hospital visit

Wish Granter Volunteer

Make-A-Wish Foundation
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assist other volunteer's in gathering information and interests of the child to fulfill their wish
  • Complete paperwork with the appropriate and necessary information for each child
  • (10 hours)

Child Life Hematology/Oncology Volunteer

Children's Hospital at Montefiore
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted child life staff with engaging children and teens in therapeutic play at bedside and in the playroom
  • Monitored and organized playroom activities such as music, arts and crafts, video games and more
  • Ensured parents needs were fulfilled
  • Provided a safe and clean environment by cleaning and sanitizing all toys after use
  • (126 hours)

Volunteer

Life's WORC Family Center for Autism
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Work directly with participants and help facilitate the completion of activities
  • Ensure a safe and healthy environment for participants as well as staff
  • Assist instructors and staff with duties such as prepping before, during and after class
  • (126 hours)

Substitute Teacher

Garden City School District
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Filled short-term substitute teacher positions for grades K-8
  • Provided clear classroom/student instruction and management
  • Attentive to all students and assisted with all problem solving skills

Education

Masters in Child Life -

Bank Street College of Education
New York City, NY
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Sport and Entertainment Management,Business Administration

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2020

Skills

  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Child development expertise
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Milestones understanding
  • Nutrition guidance
  • Child assessment
  • Documentation Management
  • Communication techniques
  • Social Development
  • Special Needs Support
  • Assessments understanding
  • Child development knowledge

Certification

  • Certified Child Life Specialist

Affiliations

  • Association of Child Life Professionals Member
  • Shared Governance Council Member
  • Patient Experience Committee Member
  • Bone Marrow Donor -Be the Match Foundation

Timeline

Child Life Intern

New York-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital
08.2022 - Current

Child Life Practicum Student

New York-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2022

Child Life Emergency Department Volunteer

New York-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital
11.2021 - 05.2022

Wish Granter Volunteer

Make-A-Wish Foundation
11.2021 - 02.2022

Child Life Hematology/Oncology Volunteer

Children's Hospital at Montefiore
06.2021 - 08.2021

Volunteer

Life's WORC Family Center for Autism
04.2021 - 06.2021

Substitute Teacher

Garden City School District
12.2020 - 06.2021

Masters in Child Life -

Bank Street College of Education

Bachelor of Science - Sport and Entertainment Management,Business Administration

University of South Carolina

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