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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
08.2020 - 12.2023
  • 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
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • 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
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • 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
05-2023

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
06.2023 - 12.2023

Intern With Dr. Carina Crookston, MD

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinic
01.2023 - 05.2023

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Maple Crest Manor Nursing Home and Assisted Living
08.2020 - 12.2023

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

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