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Kathleen O'Brien

Kathleen O'Brien

Westchester,OH

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant offering three years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. ever-broadening knowledge base geared toward preparation for medical school.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Maple Crest Manor Nursing Home and Assisted Living
Fayette , IA
2020.08 - 2023.12
  • Personal Care - assisting residents with the activities of daily living including but not limited to dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring, and bathing.
  • End-of-life Care - providing comfort and emotional support to each resident and their families during their end of life moments in the nursing home.
  • Teamwork - collaborated with nurses, therapists, dietary aide, kitchen staff and other CNAs during the shift.

Intern With Dr. Carina Crookston, MD

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinic
West Union , IA
2023.01 - 2023.05
  • Comprehensive Patient Care - collaborated with doctors and nurse practitioners to provide thorough patient care, including appointment planning, rooming, and addressing medical concerns with focus on positive patient experience.
  • Patient Engagement and Support - triaged patients coming into a visit to insure comfort and offered reassurance during procedures, actively participating in labor and delivery support, fostering a positive healthcare environment.
  • Administrative assistance - helped elderly patients with paperwork when needed, accommodated those with writing or vision difficulties demonstrating the desire to ensure all patients receive the best care.

Barista

Euphoria Coffee
West Union , IA
2023.06 - 2023.12
  • Customer Service - Provides exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers, ensuring a positive and welcoming experience; fulfilling customer requests.
  • Food and Drink Crafting Proficiency - prepare a variety of coffee, tea, smoothie, and food options consistently and accurately on the menu while maintaining functionality and cleanliness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology (pre-professional Health Emphasis)

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
2023-05

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Care
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Compassionate Care
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Patient Relations
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Bedside Manner
  • Quick Problem Solver
  • Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
  • Family Support and Assistance

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Aide
  • CPR Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Barista

Euphoria Coffee
2023.06 - 2023.12

Intern With Dr. Carina Crookston, MD

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinic
2023.01 - 2023.05

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Maple Crest Manor Nursing Home and Assisted Living
2020.08 - 2023.12

Bachelor of Science - Biology (pre-professional Health Emphasis)

Upper Iowa University
  • Certified Nursing Aide
  • CPR Certification
Kathleen O'Brien