Loree Olson
Mesquite,NV
Summary
Conscientious Operating Room Staff Nurse offering 25 years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Reliable employee seeking RN circulating position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Enthusiastic RN eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
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Mesa View Regional Hospital
Mesquite, NV
02.2018 - Current
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by circulating, setting up equipment and opening sterile supplies.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Verified patient information to make licensed staff aware of relevant health factors.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
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Trinity Western Dakota Clinic
Williston, ND
08.2012 - 08.2017
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by setting up equipment, circulating and scrubbing procedures.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Prepped operating rooms by [Action] and [Action] to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Circulated for cataract surgeries, Laparoscopic surgeries, and colonoscopies
Scrub Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Williston North Dakota
Williston, ND
01.1998 - 08.2007
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging and updated surgical procedures to select correct instruments for specific surgeries.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures by providing sterile technique while assisting and handing instruments to surgeon during cases.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Prepared OR by ensuring it met asepsis standards, as well as setting out, organizing and counting tools and equipment for each procedure.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universary of Mary
Bismarck, ND08.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Williston State College
Williston, ND07.1984
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Medical Histories
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Pre and Post-Procedure Inventories
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Positioning
- Surgical Counts
- Patient Charting
- Operational Procedures
- General Surgery
- Total Joint Replacements
- Surgical Equipment
- Needs Assessment
Timeline
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Mesa View Regional Hospital
02.2018 - Current
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Trinity Western Dakota Clinic
08.2012 - 08.2017
Scrub Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Williston North Dakota
01.1998 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universary of Mary
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Williston State College
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