KAYLA O'BRIEN
Carlstadt,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Psychiatric Technician with background in providing direct patient care and support in mental health settings. Experience includes administering prescribed medications, updating patient records, and assisting with therapeutic activities. Strengths lie in active listening, empathy, crisis management, and maintaining professional boundaries while fostering positive relationships with patients. Past roles have led to improved patient comfort and satisfaction through diligent attention to individual needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher K-8
Carlstadt Public School
Carlstadt, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Received consistent positive feedback from students, staff, and administrators for exceptional classroom management
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address classroom challenges and maintain effective classroom management
- Collaborates with fellow educators, parents, and school administration to support students' academic and behavioral development
- Use existing schemes of work to plan last-minute sessions when cover plans aren't available
Golf Shop Assistant/Beverage Cart
Upper Montclair Country Club
Clifton, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted game of golf and specific golf course and maintained high level of professionalism and service
- Collected payments for sales transactions and issued receipts for merchandise sales, greens fees and cart and club rentals
- Maintained clean, orderly, and inviting golf shop and assisted with merchandising and advertising
- Assisted in overseeing outside golf operations and staff and followed daily procedures and policies
Psychiatric Technician Inpatient
Marriage & Family Health Service
Eau Claire, WI
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for patients in a residential setting.
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Taught clients how to manage their emotions, cope with stress, and develop healthy habits.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques when interacting with patients.
- Created therapeutic environments through activities designed to reduce stress levels among residents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Business Administration
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05.2025
High School Diploma -
Henry P Becton Regional High School
East Rutherford, NJ06.2021
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Quick-Learning Abilities
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Therapeutic communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician Inpatient
Marriage & Family Health Service
09.2024 - 05.2025
Substitute Teacher K-8
Carlstadt Public School
09.2023 - Current
Golf Shop Assistant/Beverage Cart
Upper Montclair Country Club
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Business Administration
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
High School Diploma -
Henry P Becton Regional High School
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