Katie Ferry Olson
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with a track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Highly skilled in communication, teamwork, and empathy to ensure optimal patient care and positive outcomes. Organized and knowledgeable, excels in providing fast and accurate assessments even under pressure.
Clinical hours completed in the Urology department at Altru sparked interest in the Urology APP position.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Procedural Care Unit/PACU
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, ND
04.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the PACU unit including monitoring staffing levels, staff scheduling, and equipment maintenance.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Monitored patient's response to anesthesia medications and adjusted dosages as needed.
- Provided effective communication between the PACU team members, physicians, and other healthcare personnel.
- Performed pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessments for all surgical cases.
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, ND
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to achieve quality patient care outcomes.
- Served as a charge nurse, unit council member, and mentor for new graduate nurses and interns.
- Performed physical assessments and developed individualized care plans for patients with various medical-surgical diagnoses.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient's progress, responses to treatments, and changes in condition.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plan, and self-care management.
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical/Ortho
Essentia Health
Fargo, ND
09.2018 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, ND
06.2012 - 08.2017
Education
Family Nurse Practitioner -
University of North Dakota
GF, ND05.2025
Bachelor of Science degree - Nursing
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND05.2018
Skills
- Medical Charting with Epic
- Health Promotion
- Chronic Disease Management
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Attention to Detail
- Health Care Evaluation
- Critical Thinking
- Time management abilities
Licensure
- Registered Nurse License (multistate)
- ACLS & PALS for Healthcare Providers AHA
- FNP-C to come post-graduation in May 2025
FNP Clinical Rotations
- Altru Urology Clinic Preceptor: Aggie Ottem
- Altru Cardiology Clinic Preceptor: Mary Krogstad
- Altru Neurology Clinic Preceptor: Lynde Quirk
- Family Medicine Altru Preceptor: Beth Anvarina
Timeline
RN, Procedural Care Unit/PACU
Altru Health System
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical
Altru Health System
09.2019 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical/Ortho
Essentia Health
09.2018 - 09.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Altru Health System
06.2012 - 08.2017
Family Nurse Practitioner -
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science degree - Nursing
North Dakota State University
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