Laisa Nelson
Columbus,United States
Summary
An exceptional nurturing and compassionate nanny with over a decade of providing excellent childcare. Deeply adores children and known for creating an enriching environment for children to thrive. Comfortable working autonomously with minimum supervision in fast-paced environments as well as within a diverse team atmosphere. Valued by client families for warmth, expertise, dedication, and superb judgement. Provides parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time Nanny
The Bundy Family
01.2020 - Current
- Provides compassionate care for four bright children, ages 7, 5, 2, and 6 months old.
- Successfully teaches basic and important habits to improve children's personal autonomy including feeding and sleeping habits, dressing/undressing, maintaining clean and organized environment, personal hygiene, toilet training etc.
- Assists children with their homework, school projects, reading assignments, and studying after school.
- Proactively provides transportation to parks, playgroups, swimming pool, library, museums, zoo, and country club etc.
- Manages children's schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
- Regularly travels with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Collaborates closely with parents in establishing privacy, boundaries, and rules within the household which helps maintain consistency across all environments.
- Works collaboratively full-time with house manager, housekeeper, part-time nanny, and chef.
Full Time Nanny
The Szymczak Family
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Affectionately cared for two lovely children, ages 2 and 3 months old.
- Provided additional special care for youngest child who has Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running household errands.
Full Time Live-In Aupair
The Wallace Family
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Lovingly cared for three adventurous children, ages 6, 4, and 2 years old.
- Supported children in daily activities, hygiene, socialization, toilet learning, and bedtime routines.
- Prepared delicious and nutritious dinners four times a week, ensuring adherence to strict allergen guidelines.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Organized age-appropriate educational trips to local museums, parks, zoos stimulating curiosity about the world around them.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
Full Time Infant Teacher
Little Dreamer's Big Believer's
12.2014 - 07.2017
- Lovingly cared for three adventurous children, ages 6, 4, and 2 years old.
- Supported children in daily activities, hygiene, socialization, toilet learning, and bedtime routines.
- Transported children to various types of activities, including dance, soccer and play-groups to maintain extracurricular routines.
- Prepared delicious and nutritious dinners four times a week, ensuring adherence to strict allergen guidelines.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
State Tested Nurse Aide
Aspen Community Living
03.2012 - 07.2017
- Helped support clients with diagnoses such as diabetes, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, dementia, down syndrome, and muscular dystrophy.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient's overall health and well-being.
- ·Administered prescribed oral medications under written direction of physician or as directed by charge nurse.
State Tested Nurse Aide
Circleville Care & Rehabilitation
01.2009 - 03.2012
- Supported residents with mental disabilities, dementia, and Alzheimer's in an assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet patient's needs.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
YMCA
10.2007 - 02.2009
- Coordinated and conducted a variety of age-related activities including drawing by various techniques, stimulating symbolic play and teaching numbers, colors, and letters by playing.
- Offered children appropriate affection, verbal praise, and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for behavior; set firm limits with positive phrasing and actions when needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OHSkills
- Child Development
- Clean Driving Record
- Comfortable with Pets
- COVID Vaccinated
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Native English Speaker
- Non-Smoker
- Self-Starter
- Sleep Training
- Strong Swimmer
- Team Player
- Toilet Training
- Travel-Ready (Domestic or International)
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid US Passport
Certification
- American Red Cross: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL
- American Red Cross: Advanced Childcare Training
- American Red Cross: Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers
- Child Development - From Birth to 3 Years Old
- Child Nutrition and Cooking
- Child Psychology: Advanced Level
- Emergency Preparedness in Child Care
- International Nanny Association: Basic Skills Assessment
- Introduction to Child Psychology
- Introduction to Early Childhood Montessori Education
- Medication Procedures in Child Care
- Safe Sleep Ambassador Training
- Social-Emotional Development in Young Children
- Toilet Learning
- Transportation Safety
Timeline
Full Time Nanny
The Bundy Family
01.2020 - Current
Full Time Nanny
The Szymczak Family
10.2018 - 12.2019
Full Time Live-In Aupair
The Wallace Family
08.2017 - 07.2018
Full Time Infant Teacher
Little Dreamer's Big Believer's
12.2014 - 07.2017
State Tested Nurse Aide
Aspen Community Living
03.2012 - 07.2017
State Tested Nurse Aide
Circleville Care & Rehabilitation
01.2009 - 03.2012
Assistant Preschool Teacher
YMCA
10.2007 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration
Ohio Christian University
- American Red Cross: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED-BL
- American Red Cross: Advanced Childcare Training
- American Red Cross: Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers
- Child Development - From Birth to 3 Years Old
- Child Nutrition and Cooking
- Child Psychology: Advanced Level
- Emergency Preparedness in Child Care
- International Nanny Association: Basic Skills Assessment
- Introduction to Child Psychology
- Introduction to Early Childhood Montessori Education
- Medication Procedures in Child Care
- Safe Sleep Ambassador Training
- Social-Emotional Development in Young Children
- Toilet Learning
- Transportation Safety
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