Ashley Olson
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse,WI
10
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for empathy, professionalism, and strong bedside manner. Experienced in family education, emotional support, and patient-centered care, with a focus on comfort, safety, and clear communication during difficult medical decisions and end-of-life care.
Work History
Registered Nurse
9 Years 9 Months- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized nursing interventions across acute care workflows.
- Educated families on end-of-life care, medication administration, and safety considerations at home.
- Monitored vital signs and documented clinical changes in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided support for patient's families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans and discharge preparation.
- Assessed hospice patients, updating care plans to reflect changing pain, symptom, and comfort needs.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, social workers, and chaplains to support patient goals.
- Consistently received positive feedback from families for exhibiting empathy, professionalism, and delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
- Provided education on disease processes, medication administration, and self-care techniques for both patients and families.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and addressing individual needs.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Charting documentation
Clinical judgment
End-of-life care
Symptom management
Family education
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Reliability
Compassion and empathy
Bedside manner
Emotional support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gundersen Health System
01.2017 - CurrentRead More
Viterbo University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Western Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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