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Kathy Olson
REGISTERED NURSE
N Sandwich,NH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Concord Hospital- Laconia
Laconia, NH
03.2020 - Current
- Triage RN for specialty medical offices.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Flight Attendant
American Airlines
Boston, MA
03.2014 - Current
- Verified aircraft and passenger compliance with policies, regulations and safety guidance.
- Answered passenger questions and provided solutions to issues arising during flights.
- Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
- Resolved passenger conflicts and medical emergencies during flights.
- Facilitated communication between flight deck and cabin crew prior to and during flights to promote smooth operations.
- Clearly explained and demonstrated safety and emergency procedures to passengers prior to takeoff.
- Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
Registered Nurse
Orchard Surgical Center
Salem, NH
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Boise, ID
02.2002 - 07.2018
- Many years experience as a competent RN in a busy level 2 Trauma Center.
- Confident in emergency triage skills.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
06.1997 - 12.2001
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Call triaging
Emergency Procedures
Patient Assessments
High level of autonomy
Preventive health
Staff supervision
EMR / EHR
Interests
Hiking
Fishing
Paddleboarding
Traveling
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse - Concord Hospital- Laconia
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse - Orchard Surgical Center
01.2016 - 01.2021
Flight Attendant - American Airlines
03.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - St Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
02.2002 - 07.2018
College of Southern Nevada - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
06.1997 - 12.2001