Nicole O'Leary
Walnut Creek
Summary
Personable and compassionate individual with strong foundation in patient care and healthcare principles. Possesses solid understanding of medical terminology and basic nursing procedures, along with proficiency in patient assessment and documentation. Dedicated to providing high-quality care and positively impacting patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pleasant Hill Post Acute
12.2021 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Student Nurse
Stanford Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Med-Surg Unit | 180 hours
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for both patients and staff members.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient conditions, initiating timely interventions as needed.
Student Nurse
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Maternity (L&D, Post-partum Unit, NICU) | 90 hours
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
Student Nurse
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Pediatrics | 90 hours
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Fostered positive and supportive environment for patients and families, addressing concerns and providing reassurance.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Student Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Med-Surg Unit | 180 hours
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting vital signs, medical histories, and relevant information.
Student Nurse
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Psychiatric/Mental Health | 90 hours
- Participated in hands-on clinical training under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals to refine practical skills.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA05.2025
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA05.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Hillendale CNA School
Walnut Creek, CA03.2021
High School Diploma -
Las Lomas High School
Walnut Creek, CA06.2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate communication
- Patient support
- Clinical judgment
- Bedside charting
- Infection control standards
- Care plan implementation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation
- Medication and dosage
- Health Promotion
- Patient Assessment
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
Student Nurse
Stanford Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2024
Student Nurse
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
Student Nurse
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
02.2024 - 03.2024
Student Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2023 - 12.2023
Student Nurse
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pleasant Hill Post Acute
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University, East Bay
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Diablo Valley College
Certified Nurse Assistant
Hillendale CNA School
High School Diploma -
Las Lomas High School
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
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