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McKenna Bridges

Lakeland

Summary

University of West Florida pre-nursing student with stellar written and oral communication skills in addition to training and experience in customer service, early childhood screenings, technician positions, and medical academy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Services Specialist- Health Team

Polk County School Board-Early Childhood
10.2023 - Current
  • Performed health screenings (BP, growth, vision, hearing) for new Pre-K students.
  • Managed high-volume assessments, meeting deadlines with consistent quality.
  • Verified health records for compliance with program and state regulations.
  • Partnered with Family Service Liaisons to coordinate care and documentation.
  • Tracked missing health info and submitted monthly reports.
  • Ran reports to support data-driven planning.
  • Communicated with families about follow-ups and preventive care.
  • Gave wellness presentations at family events.
  • Observed classrooms for health and safety compliance.
  • Assisted with food pantry operations.

Childcare Provider

The Saunders Family and the Williams Family
08.2019 - 12.2024


  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods for children of various ages.
  • Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
  • maintained schedule and appointments
  • Listened to parent directions and followed guidelines for children's care.

Newborn Hearing Screener

Pediatrix
08.2022 - 10.2023

Verify whether newborn is ready for screening, complete paper work in a timely manner, communicate effectively with patients and other medical professionals, Apply technology properly, use proper techniques to screen hearing and document results, make phone calls, schedule outpatient appointment, and practice proper time management.

Education

No Degree - Healthcare Support Specialist (CCC)

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
05-2025

Associate of Arts - Health Sciences

Polk State College
Lakeland, FL
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Lake Gibson High School-High Honors
Lakeland, FL
05.2022

Skills

  • Child Safety Procedure
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Following directions proficiently

Certification

  • CPR and first aid
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Adobe illustrator
  • DCF certified
  • EKG certification

Timeline

Childcare Services Specialist- Health Team

Polk County School Board-Early Childhood
10.2023 - Current

Newborn Hearing Screener

Pediatrix
08.2022 - 10.2023

Childcare Provider

The Saunders Family and the Williams Family
08.2019 - 12.2024

No Degree - Healthcare Support Specialist (CCC)

Hillsborough Community College

Associate of Arts - Health Sciences

Polk State College

High School Diploma -

Lake Gibson High School-High Honors