Karen L Olson

Coordinated patient care and staff responsibilities as charge nurse on night shift.

17 years on a busy surgical unit focusing on a variety of neurosurgical and orthopedic issues including brain tumor patient care,head trauma care, congenital abnormalities, orthopedic care including fractures, spinal fusions, congenital abnormalities, osteogenesis imperfects.

Oversaw preop and postop clinics for 4 years in a busy neurosurgical department, delivering complex patient education and support.

Managed triage and assessment in a level 1 trauma center during night shifts.

13 years working the night shift as a staff nurse and charge nurse in a busy recovery room including caring for patients in both phase I and II, and patients admitted for 23 observation.before discharge.