Jessica Olson
Timmonsville,SC
Summary
Driven registered nurse with 20+ years of experience caring for patients within clinical setting. Skilled in IV starts and medication administration and using clinical judgment for quality of care. Delegates tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Maintains medical records and reviews charts for proper supporting documentation. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Nurse Clinician
Palmetto Infusion Services
Florence, SC
01.2009 - Current
- Participates in the daily administration of IV medications or injections for patients with chronic medical conditions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatments and interventions, making modifications as needed.
- Performs advanced clinical skills such as IV start, central line care, and assessing patients.
- Reviews charts for documentation for medical necessity.
- Act as RN lead when Clinical Nurse Manager is not in office.
- Train and mentor new staff.
- Create individual care plans and involve patient in care.
- Follow medical guidelines for ACHC (Accreditation of Commission for Health Care), and INS (Infusion Nurses Society), as well as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
Charge Nurse of Oncology and Renal Floor
Carolinas Hospital System
Florence, SC
04.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Assess patients and come up with Plan of care with patient and family.
- IV skills and central line care on daily basis
Nursing Supervisor
Heritage Nursing Home
Florence
05.2003 - 04.2007
- Implemented evidence-based practice initiatives into daily operations.
- Maintained 25+ bed unit that assisted with the care of residents in the facility.
- Monitored patient progress to ensure compliance with established standards of care.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to meet departmental needs.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services for high-risk patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC05-2003
High School Diploma -
South Florence High School
Florence, SC06-1999
Skills
- Strong clinical experience to include: Peripheral IV, Port-a-caths, PICC lines, Mid-Lines, and other central lines
- Palliative Care
- Care of Pediatric and Adult patients
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Understanding of insurance and required documentation needed for treatment
- Help patient find Co-Pay Assistance programs
- Ability to multitask effectively while performing job duties
BLS Certification
- Expires 12/2024
Timeline
Senior Nurse Clinician
Palmetto Infusion Services
01.2009 - Current
Charge Nurse of Oncology and Renal Floor
Carolinas Hospital System
04.2007 - 01.2009
Nursing Supervisor
Heritage Nursing Home
05.2003 - 04.2007
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Florence Darlington Technical College
High School Diploma -
South Florence High School
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