Jennifer Olson
Crookston,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse who is patient-oriented professional with 21 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in LTC and clinical settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Altru Health Systems
Crookston, MN
11.2012 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Used Epic to update electronic medical records with relevant patient information, laboratory test results and clinician orders.
- Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers.
- Responded quickly and effectively during medical emergencies and provided life saving measures as necessary.
LPN
Riverview Care Center
Crookston
02.2008 - 11.2012
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician and documented accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to the physician.
- Maintained patient records and updated charts accurately.
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families during difficult times.
- Ensured safety of residents through proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers.
- Adhered to infection control standards while providing personal hygiene services.
- Observed changes in behavior or condition that may indicate medical issues requiring attention from a physician.
- Assessed pain levels of residents and provided comfort measures as needed.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with both staff members and residents.
- Utilized appropriate interventions when dealing with aggressive behaviors exhibited by some residents.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN07-2002
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Immunization Administration
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Wound Care
Timeline
LPN
Altru Health Systems
11.2012 - Current
LPN
Riverview Care Center
02.2008 - 11.2012
Associate Degree in Nursing - Practical Nursing
Northland Community And Technical College
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