Katherine Olsen
CORAM,NY
Summary
Nursing graduate in May 2022 with extensive knowledge and experience in the patient centered care. Exceptional communication skills and calm disposition ideal for delivering compassionate and quality care. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Riverhead, NY
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted with post surgical wound care, & wound care dressing changes, NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions and provided comfort care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Intermediate Treatment Assistant in Med/Neuro/CVICU
Catholic Health Mercy Hospital of South Buffalo
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted nurse with taking care of patients on Vents, CRRT, ECHMO and dialysis.
- Preparing patients before drawing blood
- Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process
- Following all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas
- Gathering medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubes
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Nursing Assistant on Medsurg/ICU Unit
Catholic Health St. Josephs COVID Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Maintained Airborne and droplet precautions every shift
- Provided end of life care to patients with COVID
- Assisted nurse with taking care of patients on Vents, CRRT, ECHMO and dialysis.
- Adhered to proper Donning and Doffing techniques
- Engaged with patients when visiting was restricted
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Scribe/clinical Assistant
Northwell Go Health Urgent care
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Interacted closely with practitioners, nurses and patients and used effective interpersonal, active listening and communication skills.
- Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Recorded vital signs and medical history for patients each shift.
- Kept eye on supplies for both front office and examination rooms, restocking items several times per shift.
- Recorded patient medical histories, updated charts and obtained insurance approvals as appropriate.
- Arranged for prescribed laboratory tests, specialist referrals and diagnostic procedures.
Emergency Medical Technician
Hunter EMS
02.2015 - 07.2017
- Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
- Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
- Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
- Explained to conscious patients steps involved for medical evaluations and need for possible hospital transport.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
- Monitored patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care.
- Delivered emergency care to individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents, falls and other incidents to provide time-sensitive management of acute illness or injury.
- Asked patients questions about over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and illicit drug activity to identify side effects or signs of overdose.
- Evaluated patients at accident scenes to screen, assess and treat significant injuries.
Education
BSN-RN - Nursing
D’Youville University
Buffalo, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Bioscience
Farmingdale State College, Youville College
05.2016
Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B), New York State Department of Health -
Naussau Community College
NY State Firefighter -
Suffolk County Fire Academy
Yaphank, NYSkills
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Medical Charts and Records
- Patient and Family Education
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- ADLs Assistance
- IV Insertion
- Patient Rapport
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Nursing Assignments
Affiliations
Jan 2021- present| Chair of the domestic violence wellness program, D’Youville University
Jan 2021- present| Sigma Theta Tau, D’Youville University
August 2020-present| Student Nurses Association, D’Youville University
Sept 2016 – 2018| Student Government Association, SUNY Farmingdale State College
May 2016 – 2017| Vice President |Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society, SUNY Farmingdale State College
Certification
May 2019 NYS Certified Firefighter, FEMA Emergency Management Institute: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials
FEMA Emergency Management Institute National Incident Management System (NIMS)
FEMA Emergency Management Institute Introduction to Incident Command System
Jan2021 BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED), American Heart Association
Jan 2021 CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers, American Red Cross
Collaborative Care Council
Staff members work together to create new solutions on the nursing unit. Each council meets monthly to plan and implement projects that improve the patient experience.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Peconic Bay Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Intermediate Treatment Assistant in Med/Neuro/CVICU
Catholic Health Mercy Hospital of South Buffalo
04.2021 - Current
Nursing Assistant on Medsurg/ICU Unit
Catholic Health St. Josephs COVID Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2021
Scribe/clinical Assistant
Northwell Go Health Urgent care
01.2018 - 01.2019
Emergency Medical Technician
Hunter EMS
02.2015 - 07.2017
BSN-RN - Nursing
D’Youville University
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Bioscience
Farmingdale State College, Youville College
Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B), New York State Department of Health -
Naussau Community College
NY State Firefighter -
Suffolk County Fire Academy