Katherine Wheeler
Spotsylvania,VA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with experience at KinderCare Learning Centers, adept in cognitive development and multitasking. Demonstrated leadership in creating nurturing environments and enhancing children's social skills. Certified in first aid and CPR, showcasing a strong work ethic and excellent verbal communication. Proven track record in fostering independence and problem-solving abilities in young learners. Preschool teaching team member focused on preparing students for elementary school by teaching foundational learning concepts. Helps students explore numbers, letters and colors with fun activities and lessons.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Fredericksburg, VA
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors in the classroom setting.
- Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
CNA
Falls Run Nursing and Rehabilitation
Fredericksburg, VA
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education
CNA Licensed - Medical
Career Nursing Academy
Locust Grove, Virginia12-2019
High School Diploma -
Stafford High School
Fredericksburg, VA06-2018
Skills
- Cognitive development
- Multitasking and organization
- Proven team leader
- First aid and CPR certified
- Friendly and likeable
- Decision-making
- Strong work ethic
- Active listener
- Verbal communication
Certification
- I am a certificated CNA
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
05.2023 - 05.2024
CNA
Falls Run Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2021 - 06.2023
CNA Licensed - Medical
Career Nursing Academy
High School Diploma -
Stafford High School
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