Kaitlin Noelle O'Brien
Chino Hills
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated nursing assistant with a strong background in athletics, personal training, and hands-on clinical experience. Bringing over a year of direct patient care in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and psychiatric facilities. Seeking to contribute my strong work ethic, communication skills, and patient-centered care approach to a dynamic CNA role. Compassionate Nursing Student recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical terminology, and emergency response. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient experiences and support healthcare teams.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Chino Hills Crossfit
Chino
01.2023 - Current
- Developed personalized wellness plans for clients, emphasizing rehabilitation, mobility, and fitness.
- Leveraged anatomy and physiology knowledge to enhance client outcomes.
- Built strong client relationships through motivation and individualized care.
- Prepared for classes in advance, selected and queued music beforehand and began and ended classes on time for maximum benefit to attendees.
- Assessed needs of participants and developed class exercises to address expectations.
Student Nurse - OB Clinical Rotation
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Worked in collaboration with RNs and CNAs to deliver patient-centered care.
- Participated in wound care, documentation, and safety protocols.
- Developed communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced setting.
- Conducted postpartum evaluations to ensure health and well-being of mother and baby.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Consulted with physicians and other members of care team to identify and assist with complications.
CNA / Nursing Assistant
Gardens of Riverside
Riverside
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided care to elderly and disabled residents, assisting with ADLs and mobility.
- Supported patient dignity and comfort in long-term care and rehab units.
- Familiar with charting, infection control, and patient engagement.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Patient Care Assistant
Vista Pacifica Center
Riverside
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained patient safety in a behavioral health setting.
- Assisted with de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication.
- Supported nursing staff with observations and documentation.
- Assisted individuals experiencing acute episodes of severe depression or anxiety by utilizing various therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Student Nurse - Medical Surgical Clinical Rotation
Riverside University Health System
Riverside
- Assisted with daily patient care including hygiene, ambulation, and feeding.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Gained experience in telemetry, med-surg, and emergency departments.
- Assisted physicians with procedures as needed during rounds or bedside examinations.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario 03-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA04-2023
Skills
- Patient Care & Hygiene
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Documentation (EMR systems)
- Communication & Teamwork
- Time Management
- Mobility & Transfer Assistance
- Wound Care Support
- Infection Control
- Empathy & Active Listening
- Physical Fitness & Rehabilitation Support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR Certified, American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Timeline
Student Nurse - OB Clinical Rotation
Riverside Community Hospital
04.2025 - 06.2025
Patient Care Assistant
Vista Pacifica Center
10.2024 - 01.2025
CNA / Nursing Assistant
Gardens of Riverside
04.2024 - 06.2025
Personal Trainer
Chino Hills Crossfit
01.2023 - Current
Student Nurse - Medical Surgical Clinical Rotation
Riverside University Health System
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
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