Laurie Olson
Baxter,MN
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with 10+ years experience ensuring high competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Dedicated, with proven skills in patient care, medication administration, and leadership, detail-oriented.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Grape Tree Medical Staffing
Minneapolis, MN
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly as ordered by the doctor.
- Monitored patient's VS.
Charge Nurse
Trinity Hospital
Weaverville, CA
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, document changes in condition or plan of care as needed.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members .
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration.
LPN
Good Samaritan Society
Brainerd, MN
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Medication administration oral, topical and injectable, and documented responses.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment
- Obtain and receive MD orders.
- Order and receive medications.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Obtained and documented patient's blood glucose levels
- Monitored physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed PT/OT plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Charge Nurse
Trinity Hospital
Weaverville, CA
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Communicated between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Assigned tasks among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration.
Health Services Director
Willow Springs Alzheimer's
Redding, CA
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
- Successfully carried out all operational duties as the Administrator in their absence.
- Coordinated delivery of exceptional patient care by evaluating workflows and facilitating positive changes.
- Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 56 individuals.
- Ordered all supplies needed and kept tabs on inventory levels while remaining in the budget.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Recruited well-qualified candidates to fill vacancies and offer residents unparalleled care.
- Worked closely with Administrator to maintain day-to-day operations.
- Participated in daily meeting with department heads to discuss census information, admissions, and discharges for residents.
Charge Nurse
Willow Springs Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Redding, CA
11.2016 - 05.2020
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Assessed and assisted patients with chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised medication technicians, and caregivers based on staffing requirement.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Charge Nurse
Trinity Hospital
Weaverville, CA
06.2013 - 05.2020
- Daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures. coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Assign tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Education
Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Institute of Technology - Redding
Redding, CA12.2012
Skills
- Time management
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Medication administration
- Patient vital sign monitoring
- Staff supervision
Timeline
LPN
Grape Tree Medical Staffing
02.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Trinity Hospital
04.2023 - 01.2024
LPN
Good Samaritan Society
12.2021 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse
Trinity Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2021
Health Services Director
Willow Springs Alzheimer's
05.2019 - 09.2020
Charge Nurse
Willow Springs Alzheimer's Special Care Center
11.2016 - 05.2020
Charge Nurse
Trinity Hospital
06.2013 - 05.2020
Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Institute of Technology - Redding