Chelsie Olund
Waconia,USA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Nurse
Ridgeview Medical Center
12.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed scheduling and staffing needs, optimizing resource allocation within the unit.
- Advocated for the needs of both patients and nursing staff, leading to improved working conditions and better overall outcomes.
- Provided compassionate care to patients through effective communication and active listening skills, enhancing overall patient satisfaction rates.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Coordinated interdepartmental communication to streamline patient care processes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and health management strategies.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Administered dermatological treatments and procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Educated patients on skin care regimens and post-treatment care to enhance recovery.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to verify proper implementation of patient treatment plans.
- Improved inventory management processes, ensuring timely availability of medical supplies while reducing wastage.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Scheduled dermatologic procedures, educated on pre-procedural information and expectations, and submitted prior authorizations as required.
- Developed and implemented training programs for nursing staff, improving overall competency.
- Reviewed and processed prior authorization requests for medical procedures and treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to obtain necessary documentation for approvals.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospitals
01.2021 - 12.2024
- I was part of a team as a circulating nurse for the cardiac Cath lab and interventional and neurointerventional radiology lab, where I provided direct patient care pre- and post-procedure, and administered conscious sedation.
- I circulated cases in the cardiac cath lab for routine or emergent coronary angiograms that potentially involved percutaneous coronary intervention(s), PFO/ASD closures, right and left heart catheterizations, loop recorder placements, MitraClip procedures, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). I circulated cases that incorporated the use of Impella, intravenous ultrasound (IVUS), Penumbra Cat RX, and Diamondback for atherectomy.
- I circulated cases in the interventional radiology lab, involving but not limited to port-a-catheter placement and removal, gastrostomy tube placement, nephrostomy tube placement, fistulograms, hemodialysis catheter placement, arteriograms and venograms, uterine fibroid embolization, drain placement and checks for abscess, gastrointestinal bleed management, arterial thrombolysis, and pulmonary thrombolysis with Inari.
- I circulated cases for the neurointerventional radiology team during an acute stroke, embolizations of aneurysms, and carotid stenting.
- Some shifts, I was assigned as the Interventional Radiology Resource Nurse. In this role, I prepped patient charts for upcoming procedures, per protocol, I placed pending orders for medications to be temporarily discontinued or started, called patients or worked with the nurses from the unit for pre-procedure teaching, helped plan for discharge and did post-procedural teaching.
- Enhanced procedural efficiency by preparing necessary supplies, medications, and equipment before each case.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Contributed to successful procedure outcomes through the administration of conscious sedation under physician guidance.
- Reduced patient anxiety by understandably explaining procedures and post-care requirements.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Minimized complications by identifying and responding to emergent situations promptly and efficiently.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic parameters during procedures.
- Assisted in the identification and treatment of life-threatening arrhythmias during procedures.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic techniques, sterilization protocols, and infection control measures during procedures.
- Registered Nurse Emergency Department, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital — 4/2013-1/2021
Registered Nurse IV Therapy Team
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
11.2012 - 04.2014
- Start intravenous access sites for medications throughout the hospital.
- Assess and troubleshoot existing access sites- peripheral IVs, PICC lines, central lines, and ports.
- Access port-a-catheters using sterile technique.
- Respond to emergent situations that required quick and timely IV access.
- Adhered to strict infection control guidelines.
- Registered Nurse, Health Counseling Services, Bloomington, MN — 2/2016-6/2018
Registered Nurse
OnPoint Urgent Care
10.2010 - 08.2012
- Triage patients based on their medical status and respond to emergent situations in an acute care setting.
- Assess the patient's medical status and history utilizing the nursing process to respond using appropriate nursing interventions.
- Relay pertinent information to the physician on staff (pediatric to geriatric).
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Intravenous catheter insertion and management.
- Start, manage, and discharge intravenous fluids.
- Administer medications by mouth, injection, intravenous push, and intravenous piggyback per orders.
- Draw blood and obtain cultures to help determine appropriate treatment(s).
- Call results and educate on continued care. Follow up with patients to inform them of lab results and any treatment changes.
- Educate patients before discharge about diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Mentor Medical Assistant/Limited Scope Radiology Tech student externs and staff.
- Utilize standard precautions to maintain patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline services.
- Medication management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of St. Scholastica
12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN05.2010
Skills
- Moderate conscious sedation
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Critical Care
- IV catheter placement
- Central Line Management
- Charge Nurse Role
- Clinical resource nurse
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professional Communication
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation and charting
- Thorough patient assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Patient discharge
- Emergency care
- Cardiac care
- Infection control measures
- Patient assessment skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Maintaining privacy
- Procedure preparations
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Certification
- Minnesota Board of Nursing License- ACTIVE
- ACLS/BLS- Expires 2027-09
- PALS- Expired 2022 (will renew)
Timeline
Lead Nurse
Ridgeview Medical Center
12.2024 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospitals
01.2021 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse IV Therapy Team
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
11.2012 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
OnPoint Urgent Care
10.2010 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Inver Hills Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of St. Scholastica
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