KELLIE O'BRIEN
San Diego,CA
Summary
Nursing student with 400 hours of diverse clinical rotation experience and a strong background of 3+ years as a primary care and sports medicine medical assistant. Recognized for excellent patient care, communication, teamwork and clinical judgement in fast paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant
San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center
San Diego, CA
2022.03 - Current
- Prepare patients for examinations, including vitals and comprehensive histories
- Update charts, process medication refills, and submit referrals and orders
- Perform clinical procedures: EKGs, spirometry, audiometry, vision testing, urinalysis, fecal occult testing, wet mounts, strep/flu cultures
- Provide wound care, ear lavages, staple/suture removal
- Administer immunizations, PPD tests, therapeutic injections, and perform blood draws
- Assist with joint injections, biopsies, I&Ds
- Preparing sterile field and assisting physician during vasectomies
- Coordinate communication between patients, providers, and insurers
Medical Team
Challenged Athlete Foundation
San Diego, CA
2022.10 - 2024.08
- Provided daily medical care for adaptive athletes with disabilities during multi-day cycling events.
- Assisted in medication administration, wound care and triage of medical issues under physician supervision.
- Delivered disability-informed care to cyclists with spinal cord injuries, visual impairments and other complex conditions.
Student Health Services Assistant
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
2021.10 - 2022.05
- Supported patient services across multiple clinic operations during COVID-19 response
- Collected specimens from campus drop-off sites; completed laboratory intake processes
Lifeguard
YMCA
Orange County, CA
2019.05 - 2021.09
- Ensured safety of pool environment; enforced rules and administered first aid
- CPR & First Aid Certified; supported facility operations and equipment setup
Pharmacy Assistant
Zane Pharmacy
Orange County, CA
2020.12 - 2021.08
- Maintained confidentiality while managing patient data and prescription workflows
- Communicated with healthcare providers to verify and process prescription orders
- Performed administrative and billing duties; maintained compliance logs and inventory
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
06.2026
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
San Diego State University
01.2022
Skills
- Skilled in EPIC
- Red Cross CPR & First Aid certified
- Basic Life Support (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS (AHA)
- ELNEC palliative care certified
- AVA Braun Peripheral Intravenous Access
- Team STEPPS Certified
- Faith and Spirituality Integrated SBIRT Training
- Certificate of Achievement UC San Diego Health (UCSDH) Population Department Program
- Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
- Injections/Immunizations
- EKG
- Specimen collection
- IV access
- Wound Care
- Insurance authorizations & verifications
Clinical Experience
UC San Diego Health Hillcrest – Critical Care (in progress)
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, CA — Population Health (40 hrs, more in progress)
UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, San Diego, CA — OB/GYN & Newborn Care (72 hrs)
Poway Healthcare Center, Poway, CA — Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation (56 hrs)
Scripps Hillcrest, San Diego, CA — Behavioral Health Unit (72 hrs)
Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, CA — Pediatrics (56 hrs)
Scripps Hillcrest, San Diego, CA — Medical-Surgical (92 hrs)
Leadership And Involvement
- President of Surfrider Foundation Youth Chapter, 2017-2018
- College of Sciences Student Council Representative, 2019
- Treasurer, Association of Pre-Pharmacy Students, 2019-2022
Affiliations
Meals on Wheels
Timeline
Medical Team
Challenged Athlete Foundation
2022.10 - 2024.08
Medical Assistant
San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center
2022.03 - Current
Student Health Services Assistant
San Diego State University
2021.10 - 2022.05
Pharmacy Assistant
Zane Pharmacy
2020.12 - 2021.08
Lifeguard
YMCA
2019.05 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
San Diego State University