Kay Lynn Olmsted

Current Title: Lecturer, Healthcare Management

• Previous Title: Assistant Professor, Nursing
• Role: Primary or co-instructor in baccalaureate and graduate-level courses
• Classes taught include Medical Terminology, Introduction to Mental Health/Case Management, Health Information Technology, Information Management-Healthcare, Healthcare Finance, and Introduction to the Health Care Environment.
• Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness is "Exemplary" (6/6)
• Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
• Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
• Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
• Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
• Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
• Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
• Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methodologies and techniques.
• Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.

• Role: Part-time instructor in graduate level nursing courses
• Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
• Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
• Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
• Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
• Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
• Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
• Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.

Role: Primary or co-instructor in graduate level courses; Courses: DNP Project Practicum; Writing & Presentation Skills;
Biostatistics & Research; Family III (FNP); Epidemiology; Healthcare
Business & Finance

• Role: Ordered and interpreted COVID-19 diagnostic tests
• Delivered clear, compassionate patient education by translating complex medical information about COVID-19 into understandable terms for diverse patient populations
• Demonstrated exceptional emotional intelligence by offering empathetic support to patients experiencing isolation, anxiety, and grief during pandemic restrictions
• Showed adaptability and resilience while managing increased patient volumes and evolving protocols during a rapidly changing pandemic landscape

• Delivered comprehensive clinical assessments through use of screening tools, detailed history-taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing for adult patients with opioid use disorder

• Conducted patient visits face-to-face or through telehealth modality

• Developed individualized treatment plans, expertly managing complex medication protocols for methadone and buprenorphine therapy while monitoring for drug interactions, contraindications, and optimal therapeutic dosing

• Demonstrated critical thinking by evaluating patient readiness for detoxification versus maintenance therapy, assessing withdrawal symptoms, and making real-time clinical decisions to ensure safe transitions between treatment phases

• Supported and guided nursing staff in medication administration oversight and patient monitoring

• Conducted history and physicals, interpreted diagnostic studies, performed clinical trial related procedures and made study-related decisions in compliance with the ethical conduct of diverse clinical trials

• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations
• Mentored students and supported student success
• Collaborated with campus leadership
• Delivered classroom instruction

• New position that was created mid-way through a pilot program. This pilot program was subsequently consolidated into the parent company, which dissolved duplicate positions, including this one
• Assisted in the planning, creation, testing, and deployment of nurse led comprehensive health assessments, medication management, and provision of health education to individuals in their homes
• Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets
• Served as subject matter expert in the planning, creation, testing and deployment of the system life cycle methodology to develop electronic health record
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale

• Per Diem Family Nurse Practitioner at local indigent care clinic (usually 1 day/week)
• Provided primary care services to adults, including acute illness assessment, chronic disease management, and medication management

• Assisted in management of quality improvement initiative which involved supporting "boots on the ground" clinical team
• Provided education to clinical teams

• Provided acute and primary care services to patients with multiple comorbidities, seeking expert consultations when necessary
• Provided 24/7 on call services most days of the week

• Was recruited for this position with HIT Ambulatory Services division, which was subsequently dissolved due to change in administration
• Served as a bridge between clinical staff and information technology analysts in the system development life cycle for ambulatory practices to change to new EHR system
• Responded to daily HIT service requests

• Taught and evaluated course offerings for prelicensure nursing students and master's level family nurse practitioner students.
• Served on academic committees to contribute to institutional decision-making processes and uphold high standards in teaching and learning, including Faculty Affairs Committee, Faculty Promotion and Tenure Committee, and ad hoc Faculty Search Committee
• Assessed student performance using diverse evaluation methods, providing feedback for continuous improvement.

• Taught core courses in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, asynchronous, including Scientific underpinnings of nursing practice, Healthcare policy, Organizational systems analysis, leadership and change, Evidence-based practice and quality improvement in health care systems, Data management and decision making in complex health care systems, Physical assessment, Pharmacology
• Built rapport with students through class discussion boards and feedback
• Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth

• Clinical Practice Settings: NurseFirst Family Health Center; Oconee Kids Health; Upstate Family Medicine; Wellness Center
• Opened a nurse practitioner primary care practice (NurseFirst Family Health Center) in 1994
• Provided clinical and administrative oversight of NurseFirst Family Health Center in the provision of primary care, preventive care, integrative care, and chronic disease management
• Delivered primary care services to children through the Oconee Kids Health department, later becoming the director
• Set up CLIA waived laboratories in 5 clinical settings which were assessed by the state to be fully compliant to regulations
• Annual operational and capitol budget development and administration
• Clinical and Administrative Practice policy and procedure development
• Grant writing and administration
• Maintained high patient satisfaction rating
• Developed role as county asthma educator
• Conducted asthma screenings at health fairs
• Adhered to Joint Commission and OSHA regulations
• Followed National Patient Safety Goals
• Provided occupational health services through the Wellness Center at local businesses

• Pioneered pediatric nurse practitioner role in county
• Delivered care in the hospital and community practice settings
• Designed and launched newborn care initiative featuring one-week wellness visits, filling critical gap in practice services while improving clinical outcomes through early intervention, strengthening parent-provider relationships, and generating new revenue stream
• Provided after hours on-call services
• Conducted sick visits
• Performed lunch and learn activities to support nursing and administrative staff

• Pioneered establishment of first pediatric nursing unit in newly constructed hospital facility, leading comprehensive planning, implementation, and launch of specialized care services to full operational capacity
• Provided 24/7 administrative leadership
• Built and developed high-performing nursing team
• Managed comprehensive fiscal responsibility including budget development, resource allocation, staffing cost analysis, and financial performance monitoring
• Evaluated response of patients to nursing care by reviewing clinical outcomes, goals met and patient and family satisfaction.
• Established collaborative relationships with pediatric physicians, ancillary departments, and executive leadership

• Provided primary care to patients within a multi-specialty clinic

• Stationed at: Mountain People's Health Council
• Opened a family practice clinic with a physician to provide primary care services to a rural area in the Appalachian mountains
• Set up in house clinical lab to perform and interpret cultures, urinalysis, hematocrit
• Dispensed medication from onsite pharmacy
• Created and delivered community health education
• Performed minor surgical procedures
• Supervised staff, including secretary and nurse