Katie J. Olson
Sturgeon Lake,MN
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
HOME HEALTH RN CASE MANAGER
Essentia Health
Moose Lake, MN
06.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Formerly Mercy Hospital
- Coordinates and provides safe individualized patient-centered in-home care for patients of all ages
- Assess and observe patient holistically for needs of services in the home
- Create and manage individualized care plans for patients
- Report and collaborate with physicians on orders and follow-through
- Educate patient and family based on needs and home safety
- Provide and manage in-home nursing services, skilled need and education for services such as (home infusions, antibiotic therapy, wound care, wound vac management, trach care, Central line management, medication management, feeding tube and medication administration management
- Formerly Mercy Hospital
MANAGER OF INPATIENT SERVICES
Mercy Hospital
Moose Lake, MN
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Manager of staff and department operations for the Inpatient Services division of the local Hospital
- This included the Medical Surgical inpatient floor, swing bed/rehab programs, Intensive Care Unit and Labor and Delivery Department
- Responsibilities included those in previous role as Med – Surg/ICU Supervisor with the addition of the following responsibilities
- Department Manager for Obstetric and Nursery Services Operation and staff
- Departmental Fiscal Year Budgeting (Labor/FTE Management, Equipment and Education/Program costs for each department (M/S, ICU, L&D and Nursery)
- Policy implementation review and updates (Med/Surg, ICU and L&D)
- Coordinate and lead Monthly Departmental Council meetings for each department with the Medical Director and collaborating departments (ie; Pharmacy, Risk Management, Surgery, Emergency Services, Infusion)
MED-SURG/ICU SUPERVISOR
Mercy Hospital
Moose Lake, MN
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed day to day staffing needs and challenges for nursing staff of 50+ employees including Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants and health unit coordinators within the Med/Surg and ICU departments
- Managed ADP payroll and scheduling for all employees
- Responsible for hiring and training new staff, continuing education, annual nursing skills and compliance, equipment training, annual evaluations, discipline and day to day management of staff
- Updated and managed new employee orientation and retention program
- QA/QI project implementation and management
- Responsible for weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings for training and communication to staff
- Managed multiple work groups for quality improvement including safe bedside care, patient/family engagement, preventing fall program, MDH Road map groups, medication reconciliation work group, staff culture
- Collaborated with area colleges for student nurse clinical rotations and managed onboarding, training and our collaborated program with campus representatives and instructors
REGISTERED NURSE – LABOR & DELIVERY/MED-SURG
Mercy Hospital
Moose Lake, MN
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided obstetric nursing care to mother and babies throughout the peripartum stages of delivery
- Assisted MD in nursing care for the delivery of vaginal and cesarean births
- Assessed laboring patients and neonate throughout the labor process to ensure safe outcome, trained to intervene within scope and notify MD of progress changes or OB emergencies
- Responsible for assessing, recording and updating OB records, ensuring labs and orders were complete, and collaborating with social worker for child protection concerns
- Education with parents/caregivers on newborn cares and lactation/feeding
- Assisted Department Manager with Education Program and provided many courses with expectant parents for prenatal, newborn care, and lactation educational classes
- Cross - Trained to Med/Surg inpatient department and provided nursing care to general M/S population including post surgical care for orthopedic patients, amputations, general surgeries such as Cholecystectomy /Hysterectomy/Urology or GI procedures
- Pneumonia, Sepsis, wound care, COPD, CHF Exacerbation, etc
PEDIATRIC TRACH/VENT HOME HEALTH NURSE
Bayada Pediatrics
Waite Park, MN
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Responsible for performing all daily care for chronically ill infants and children in their home on ventilators requiring skilled respiratory services
- Skilled with Tracheotomy care and maintenance
- Vent trained and knowledgeable with Pulmonetic and Trilogy home ventilators
- Perform daily sterile procedures such as CVL dressing changes and Trach care
- GT/JT medication and nutrition administration
- Manages Respiratory status – Administers CPT, Cough Assist, Sx as ordered
- Assess and monitor clients daily for optimal level of functioning
- Collaborate with health care team (PT, OT, ST, Pulmonologist, Rheumatologist, Physician, Case Manager, Family etc.)
CLINIC NURSE
Cromwell Medical Clinic
Cromwell, MN
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Responsible for collaborating with physician and patient to achieve optimal level of functioning and living on a personal basis
- Assess patients and update physician on current status
- Perform and prepares lab procedures
- Perform INR/BGM monitoring
- Administer vaccines and medications per orders
- Perform clerical duties such as prescription refills, MIC reporting, Lab Diagnostic ordering, scheduling, referral paperwork, and filing
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Cromwell Fire and Ambulance Service
Cromwell, MN
01.2010 - 03.2015
- Delivered emergency care to critical trauma and medical patients based on standing medical orders
- Assess and treat patients for acute medical needs in home or during transport
- Responsible for monitoring vitals and performing focused assessments
- Monitor or manage airway and deliver basic life support if/when necessary
- Responsible for administering medication interventions when needed
SENIOR COST ANALYST
Enbridge Energy
Superior, WI
07.2009 - 03.2010
- Managed $200 million budget for the Alberta Clipper pipeline
- Financial Analysis, reporting, and forecasting costs related to labor, equipment, sub-contractors, consumables, and fuel for the project
- Reported progress on construction to corporate offices
- Managed audits on daily progress reports, contractor daily labor and equipment usage, Inspection, and NDT X-ray services
- Audited payroll in excess of 500 employees, including union paid welders and laborers
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/BUSINESS MANAGER
Krenzen
Duluth, MN
05.2002 - 07.2009
- Company Overview: Krenzen Honda/Cloquet Ford/Two Harbors Ford
- Responsible for financial and funding communication between Financial Institutions, Manufacturers and several Dealer franchises
- Managed financial solutions for staff of 28 members
- Assisted lenders with implementing new rules and regulations
- Managed annual State Licensing Audits
- Review and monitor all financial procedures, to ensure timely and accurate funding
- Understood and complied with government rules and regulation
- Krenzen Honda/Cloquet Ford/Two Harbors Ford
Timeline
HOME HEALTH RN CASE MANAGER
Essentia Health
06.2018 - Current
MANAGER OF INPATIENT SERVICES
Mercy Hospital
11.2016 - 06.2018
MED-SURG/ICU SUPERVISOR
Mercy Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2016
REGISTERED NURSE – LABOR & DELIVERY/MED-SURG
Mercy Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2015
PEDIATRIC TRACH/VENT HOME HEALTH NURSE
Bayada Pediatrics
09.2013 - 06.2015
CLINIC NURSE
Cromwell Medical Clinic
08.2012 - 07.2014
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Cromwell Fire and Ambulance Service
01.2010 - 03.2015
SENIOR COST ANALYST
Enbridge Energy
07.2009 - 03.2010
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/BUSINESS MANAGER
Krenzen
05.2002 - 07.2009
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