Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Volunteer Experience
Awards
Certification
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Kayleigh O'Brien

Sparta

Summary

Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort. Current undergraduate student at North Carolina State University, majoring in Life Sciences with a concentration in Human Biology.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Basketball Counselor

Breakthrough Basketball
Sussex County
06.2024 - Current
  • Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Troubleshot minor problems and reported larger technical issues.
  • Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.

Youth Basketball Counselor

Sparta High School
Sparta
06.2021 - Current
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate players to reach peak performance levels through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Enforced rules of conduct to ensure athletes remain focused on their goals.
  • Explained and enforced safety rules and regulations.

Babysitter

Personal
Sparta
01.2021 - Current
  • Entertained and engaged with children using games, crafts, and other activities.
  • Displayed patience and understanding when dealing with difficult situations involving children.
  • Monitored safety of children at all times to reduce risks.

Phlebotomy Student

Phlebotomy School of New Jersey
Sparta
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • Collected blood samples using proper techniques and safety protocols.
  • Prepared patients for procedures by explaining the blood draw process.
  • Maintained sterile environments by adhering to cleanliness standards.
  • Operated and maintained equipment used for blood collection procedures.

Executive Board Secretary

Sparta High School
Sparta
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Performed general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems and performing basic bookkeeping work.
  • Attended meetings to record minutes.
  • Greeted visitors and determined whether should be given access to specific individuals.

Volunteer

Pass it Along
Sparta
08.2020 - 06.2024
  • Grew ability to work independently while completing assigned tasks without direct supervision.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal abilities by working collaboratively with other volunteers on various projects.
  • Developed strong communication skills while providing customer service to visitors at volunteer center.

Key Club Member

Key Club
Sparta
06.2020 - 06.2024
  • Represented organization and promoted objectives at events.
  • Volunteered around Sussex County with peers and supervisors.
  • Visited VFW centers, senior homes, food pantries, and many more places to help people less fortunate.

Optometry Intern

Sparta Eye Associates
Sparta
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Displayed strong interpersonal skills when interacting with staff members.
  • Received positive feedback from supervisors regarding ability to quickly learn new concepts related to optometry practices.
  • Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
  • Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.

Youth Basketball Assistant Coach

Sparta PAL
Sparta
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Provided instruction on proper warm-up techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Assessed player skillsets to develop strategies, highlighting strengths and minimizing weaknesses during games.
  • Instructed athletes in fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training.
  • Served as appropriate role model for student-athletes through instruction and action.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - HUMAN BIOLOGY

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC, US
05.2028

Phlebotomy Technician Certification - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy School of New Jersey
Sparta
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Sparta High School
Sparta, New Jersey
06.2024

Skills

  • Clinical observations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Patient care
  • Excellent communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Blood collection
  • Patient preparation
  • Sample handling
  • Skin puncture technique
  • Venipuncture technique

References

References available upon request

Volunteer Experience

  • EXECUTIVE BOARD SECRETARY, Sparta High School, Sparta, NJ, 08/01/22, 06/01/24, Performed general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems and performing basic bookkeeping work., Attended meetings to record minutes., Greeted visitors and determined whether should be given access to specific individuals.
  • VOLUNTEER, Pass it Along, Sparta, NJ, 08/01/20, 06/01/24, Grew ability to work independently while completing assigned tasks without direct supervision., Demonstrated interpersonal abilities by working collaboratively with other volunteers on various projects., Developed strong communication skills while providing customer service to visitors at volunteer center.
  • KEY CLUB MEMBER, Key Club, Sparta, NJ, 06/01/20, 06/01/24, Represented organization and promoted objectives at events., Volunteered around Sussex County with peers and supervisors., Visited VFW centers, senior homes, food pantries, and many more places to help people less fortunate.

Awards

  • Science National Honors Society
  • Spanish Seal of Biliteracy
  • History National Honors Society
  • National Art Honors Society
  • Biomedical STEM Academy
  • Spanish National Honors Society
  • Math National Honors Society
  • President's Scholar List

Certification

Phlebotomy Technitian

Timeline

Phlebotomy Student

Phlebotomy School of New Jersey
05.2025 - 06.2025

Basketball Counselor

Breakthrough Basketball
06.2024 - Current

Optometry Intern

Sparta Eye Associates
10.2023 - 05.2024

Executive Board Secretary

Sparta High School
08.2022 - 06.2024

Youth Basketball Assistant Coach

Sparta PAL
10.2021 - 02.2023

Youth Basketball Counselor

Sparta High School
06.2021 - Current

Babysitter

Personal
01.2021 - Current

Volunteer

Pass it Along
08.2020 - 06.2024

Key Club Member

Key Club
06.2020 - 06.2024

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - HUMAN BIOLOGY

North Carolina State University

Phlebotomy Technician Certification - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy School of New Jersey

High School Diploma -

Sparta High School