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Kristina Olsen

Kristina Olsen

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in acute care and home health, notably at Providence St. Peters Hospital. Proven expertise in medication administration and patient assessment, complemented by strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advocating for families during critical times.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Independent Contractor-DSHS
Tacoma, WA
07.2017 - Current
  • Monitor patient vital signs, provide treatments interventions and reported changes to the healthcare team
  • Provide skilled/private duty nursing for medically intensive clients in home health who have extensive medical needs
  • Collaborate with family, physicians, providers, and other nurses to coordinate clients' care.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to care plan guidelines and protocols
  • Assisted in developing patient care plans based on individual needs.
  • Conducted assessments and evaluations of patients' health status.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.

Registered Nurse-Clinical/Preceptorship

Providence St.Peters Hospital-Oncology
Olympia, WA
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.

Pediatric/Home and School LPN

Maxim Healthcare Group
Dupont, WA
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Provided care at home and school to pediatric client.
  • Collaborated with family, company staff, medical providers and school staff as need to ensure continuity of care
  • Administered medication and treatments per doctor’s orders.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.

License Practical Nurse

University Place Pediatric Clinic
University Place, WA
06.2013 - 02.2014
  • Administer medications to residents per order
  • Administer treatments per order
  • Provide assessment throughout shift and update nursing notes as necessary.
  • Supervise CNA’s and manage assigned floor

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lifecare Center
Federal Way, WA
10.2012 - 06.2013
  • Floated between three units, all shifts as needed
  • Completed adequate and precise, nursing care notes and other various forms as needed.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.

Education

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA
08.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
06.2012

Bachelor's degree - Psychology

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
06.2008

Skills

  • Tube Feeding (10 years)
  • Supervising experience
  • Management
  • Medication Administration (10 years)
  • Geriatrics
  • Acute care
  • Vital Signs (10 years)
  • Epic
  • Microsoft Office
  • Nurse management
  • Nursing (10 years)
  • Experience Administering Injections (10 years)
  • Managed care
  • Leadership
  • Triage (10 years)
  • Home health
  • BAC screening/drug screen collection
  • Family advocacy
  • Licensed RN
  • Gastrostomy buttons experience
  • Documenting vitals
  • Evaluations
  • Patient relations
  • Relationship building
  • Treatment Planning
  • Medical evaluation
  • Patient care planning
  • Home visits
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Staff supervision
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Epic EHR management
  • Chronic disease management
  • Team coordination
  • Electronic health records management
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Administering immunizations
  • At-risk patient care
  • Home care
  • Palliative and pain management
  • Direct patient care
  • Infectious disease control
  • Patient reaction monitoring
  • Discharge coordination
  • Patient assessment
  • Home health care
  • Life-sustaining machines

Certification

  • Registered Nurse October 2023 to Present
  • Licensed Practical Nurse October 2013 to Present
  • Agency Affiliated Counselor 2008-2011
  • Certified Nursing Assistant August 2006-Present
  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, BS degree May 2008 CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Covid Vaccination

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Clinical/Preceptorship

Providence St.Peters Hospital-Oncology
06.2023 - 08.2023

Registered Nurse

Independent Contractor-DSHS
07.2017 - Current

Pediatric/Home and School LPN

Maxim Healthcare Group
09.2016 - 07.2017

License Practical Nurse

University Place Pediatric Clinic
06.2013 - 02.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lifecare Center
10.2012 - 06.2013

Registered Nurse - Nursing

Lower Columbia College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Clover Park Technical College

Bachelor's degree - Psychology

Washington State University

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