Micaela Pedersen
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Compassionate childcare aide focused on providing a safe, nurturing environment for children of varied ages and backgrounds. Excellent communicator with solid organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Manager
Pedersen Family
11.2021 - Current
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Organized family schedules and activities, ensuring everyone was on time for appointments and events.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Created detailed budgets to track expenses across the family, including tracking of income and investments.
- Developed systems to streamline daily routines such as meal planning and grocery shopping.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Prepared healthy meals and served food in line with nutritional standards and safe handling guidelines.
- Maintained classroom cleanliness by tidying up toys, wiping down surfaces and vacuuming rugs.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to guide children's behavior.
- Encouraged socialization among peers by facilitating interactions between kids during outdoor playtime.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
Receptionist
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04.2023 - 01.2024
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Updated daily log book with information about visitors entering the premises.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
- Prepared welcome packages for new patients containing relevant paperwork and other important details.
- Created badges for personnel who entered the building on a daily basis.
- Monitored security cameras in the lobby area to ensure safety of employees and guests.
Rehab Nursing Technician I
Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital
Yuma, AZ
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Supported activities of daily living by serving meals, feeding, bathing, and dressing.
- Measured patients' vital signs, food and liquid intake, output, and documented data in patient charts.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing.
- Answered patient call signals to determine patients' needs and reported observations of patients behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to the nurse.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments for diagnostic, surgical and consultation services.
- Compiled patient charts for emergent and non-emergent transfers.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain staffing and floor coverage.
Emergency Room Technician
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Obtained patients’ vital signs, collected specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Assisted with and conducted procedures and tests such as blood draws, point of care testing, electrocardiograms, oxygen application, and foley catheter insertion.
- Assisted with CPR, airway clearing procedures, and trauma protocol during emergencies.
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
- Stocked and replenished patient care areas with appropriate supplies.
- Filled in for unit secretaries, facilitating communication between patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orange City Area Health System
Orange City, IA
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Prevented infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment using aseptic technique.
- Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Unity Christian High School
2017
Dordt University
Sioux Center, IowaNorthwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IowaWestern Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IowaIowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IowaDes Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IowaSkills
- Works effectively independently and collaboratively
- Maintains HIPAA and confidentiality
- Skilled in customer service with experience in de-escalation techniques
- Sensitive and empathetic towards all individuals
- Knowledgeable about the various stages of psychological development
- Understands various assistance needs
- Calm and level-headed during emergency situations
- Uses proper blood-borne pathogen safety and decontamination techniques
Affiliations
State of Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Timeline
Receptionist
.
04.2023 - 01.2024
Family Manager
Pedersen Family
11.2021 - Current
Rehab Nursing Technician I
Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2023
Emergency Room Technician
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
08.2019 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Orange City Area Health System
02.2018 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Unity Christian High School
Dordt University
Northwest Iowa Community College
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Des Moines Area Community College
Iowa Western Community College
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