Susan Kline
Summary
Proven expertise in enhancing early childhood education at New Garden Early Care and Education, leveraging adaptive teaching strategies and a child-centered approach to foster social-emotional growth and literacy skills. Demonstrated ability to increase parent involvement and child engagement through effective communication and innovative curriculum planning. Skilled in CPR and First Aid, ensuring child safety and well-being. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
New Garden Early Care And Education
2023.08 - 2024.04
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Provided individualized support for children with special needs or developmental delays, working closely with specialists to implement appropriate interventions.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
County Of Chester Pocopson Home
2018.06 - 2022.08
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
Certification - Practical Nursing
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Downingtown, PA03.2018
High School Diploma -
Kennett High School
Kennett Square, PA06.1999
Skills
- Child-Centered Approach
- Adaptive Teaching Strategies
- Observation and Assessment
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Group and individual instruction
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Patience and Empathy
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Curriculum Planning
- Motor Skills Development
- Lesson implementation
- CPR and First Aid
- Child Safety
Certification
CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
New Garden Early Care And Education
2023.08 - 2024.04
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kendal-Crosslands Communities
2022.09 - 2023.06
Licensed Practical Nurse
County Of Chester Pocopson Home
2018.06 - 2022.08
Certification - Practical Nursing
Chester County Intermediate Unit
High School Diploma -
Kennett High School
CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED
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