Brittany Dziuda seeks a position as a Child Life Specialist. She has a B.S.W. from the University of Iowa and over 4,000 hours of relevant experience working with children in hospitals, day cares, and as a lifeguard. Her internship at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital included supporting children and families through medical procedures and promoting optimal development.

1. Brittany L. Dziuda
5312 Poplar Glen Ct. Plainfield IL, 60586. 815.378.2558 Brittany.Dziuda@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To deliver outstanding service and support as a Child Life Specialist in a children’s hospital
EDUCATION
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
B.A. Social Work (B.S.W.)
Minor in Therapeutic Recreation with an emphasis in Child Life
GPA: 3.20/4.0 Dean’s List Fall 2011-May 2013
May 2013
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Child Life Intern (616.5 hours)
September 2013- December 2013
University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI
• Supported children and families through out the many challenges of hospitalization
• Prepared children and families for various medical procedures
• Provided procedural distraction in situations where coping was difficult
• Promoted optimal development through games and activities
• Minimized the traumatic experiences of hospitalization in children and families
• Communicated patient and family information effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Completed weekly readings, journals, and assignments, that included a case study and intern project
• Gained experience in various departments including: Radiation Oncology, Pediatric Cardio/Thoracic
Intensive Care Unit, Hem/Onc Infusion Clinic, Hem/Onc Inpatient Unit, Emergency Department,
Pre/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Radiology, PICU, Cardiology Inpatient Unit and General Pediatric
Inpatient Units.
Pre-School Teacher (720 hours)
June 2013-September 2013
Shorewood Early Learning Day Care Center, Shorewood, IL
• Created a structured environment for children ranging from infants to school age
• Created educational opportunities to promote development
• Created developmental play opportunities
• Created opportunities to enhance children’s fine motor skills
Child Life Assistant (526.4 hours)
March 2012-May 2013
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, Iowa City, IA
• Assisted Child Life Specialists in outpatient and inpatient care
• Organized and ran group activities for children
• Interacted one on one with sick children and their families
• Supervised volunteers assigning them to patients in need of services and support
• Organized donations in the storage room to make them easily accessible.
Social Work Practicum, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (560 hours) January-May 2013
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa
• Developed skills to provide infants and their families with psychosocial support needed to cope with
various medical issues
• Performed needs assessments on families, participated in multidisciplinary rounds
• Attended continuing education courses, participated in committee meetings, and found and referred
families to hospital and community resources.
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (216.48 hours)
January 2010- December 2012

2. Iowa City, IA
• Educational Services Tutor
2011- December 2012
• Making a Difference Award
March 2012
Awarded for making a difference in patients attitude towards treatment by providing excellent care.
• Volunteer Mentor
Spring 2012
Provided advice to new volunteers in educational services; provided input on volunteering and ways to
enhance the volunteer program.
• Pediatric Specialty Clinic
Spring 2011
NICU Clerk
Fall 2010
• Tutored children in the pediatric/adolescent psychology unit
Spring 2010
Child Day Care (2,730 hours to date)
2008 – Current
Plainfield, IL
• Provide day care services for a family with three small children. One of the children I care for was
diagnosed with high functioning autism.
• Assist family with visits to doctor’s/dentist office and other activities.
Advocated for Government Research Funding Washington, DC
February 2013
• Talked to Senators and Congressmen about the importance of supporting and funding the National
Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease in the annual national budget.
• Worked closely with The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Lifeguard (4,100 hours)
Summer 2006 – 2013
JB Recreation Plainfield, IL
• Taught group and individual swim lessons to children ages 2-13
• Supervised children swimming in the pool. Enforced pool rules and provided a safe environment for all
club members
Volunteer Miracle League (108 hours)
2008 – 2010
Joliet, IL
• Assisted children with special needs playing baseball on a weekly basis. Assisted children with batting,
fielding and running
Co-Creator of Social Work Connect
Spring 2012
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
• Developed an online network that allows The University of Iowa social work undergraduates, graduates,
and alumni connect with each other.
• Connects people for purposes such as networking, fieldwork, job placement opportunities, mentoring,
guidance, and source for general information.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Experience with hospital charting systems such as CareWeb and EPIC.
• Experience with medical terminology and procedures.
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Gamma Phi Beta
Active Member
Student Association for Pre-Medicine Students (Medicus), member
Fall 2009-Spring 2011
Child Life Student Association, member
Spring 2011-Fall 2011
Social Work Student Association, member
Fall 2011-Current
Dance Marathon, Dancer (raised more than $400)
Fall 2011-Spring 2012

3. CERTIFICATIONS
Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification, Red Cross Lifeguard Certified