Abby Olson
Spokane,WA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over nine years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in an Acute Care Unit, including Med- Surg, Cardiac, Sepsis, COVID-19, outpatient cardiology, and ICD and pacemaker interrogation. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VAMC
Spokane, WA
10.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Cardiac Nurse
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Spokane, WA
02.2016 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA12.2015
No Degree - BSN
WGU
UtahSkills
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Precepting
- Patient Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Follow-up calls
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Cardiac Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VAMC
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Cardiac Nurse
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
02.2016 - 10.2021
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Spokane Community College
No Degree - BSN
WGU
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