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Ellen O Brien

Bondi,NSW

Summary

Dedicated Reformer Pilates Instructor and Registered Nurse at Sydney Childrens Hospital, known for enhancing client and patient wellness through tailored fitness routines and compassionate care. Excelled in team collaboration and safety awareness, significantly improving client retention and patient satisfaction. Mastered injury prevention and professional etiquette, achieving high referral rates and positive feedback.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Reformer Pilates-instructor

City Gym
10.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced mind-body connection for clients through focused breathing techniques and meditation practices.
  • Provided modifications for clients with injuries or limitations, ensuring a safe and effective workout experience.
  • Increased studio membership by conducting engaging group classes for various skill levels.
  • Enhanced client flexibility by designing and implementing customized Pilates routines.
  • Tracked member attendance and participation for recordkeeping purposes.
  • Received consistently positive feedback from both clients and colleagues alike regarding instructional skills.
  • Improved clients'' posture and balance through tailored exercises targeting specific muscle groups.

Reformer Pilates Instructor

Self Employed - Teaching From Home
10.2024 - Current
  • Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
  • Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
  • Assisted individuals in setting achievable fitness goals, monitoring progress for success.
  • Used music to motivate and energize classes.
  • Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness level.
  • Provided modifications for clients with injuries or limitations, ensuring a safe and effective workout experience.
  • Maintained a clean and organized studio space, ensuring a safe environment for all participants.
  • Enhanced mind-body connection for clients through focused breathing techniques and meditation practices.
  • Enhanced client flexibility by designing and implementing customized Pilates routines.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in high retention rates and referrals.

Registered Nurse, PACU

Sydney Childrens Hospital
11.2022 - Current
  • Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate nursing care and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and regulatory guidelines.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Education

Reformer Pilates Instructor

Barre Body
Sydney
10-2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Limerick, Ireland
Ireland
09-2019

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Team collaboration
  • Safety
  • Record keeping
  • Injury prevention techniques
  • Activity planning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Client retention strategies
  • Continuing education commitment
  • Health and wellness
  • Professionalism and etiquette

Timeline

Reformer Pilates-instructor

City Gym
10.2024 - Current

Reformer Pilates Instructor

Self Employed - Teaching From Home
10.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, PACU

Sydney Childrens Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Reformer Pilates Instructor

Barre Body

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Limerick, Ireland
Ellen O Brien