Mecheil Olson
Irvine,CA
Summary
Dynamic clinical leader with extensive experience in patient care management and team coordination. Expertise in leveraging advanced nursing practices and cutting-edge technology to optimize patient outcomes and enhance clinical operations. Proven ability to cultivate supportive environments, mentor nursing staff, drive high performance, and ensure the delivery of exceptional quality care. Committed to continuous improvement and advancing healthcare standards through innovative solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infection Prevention and Employee Health Nurse
Encompass Health
Tustin, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Promoted a culture of safety by collaborating with management to establish clear policies and procedures for injury prevention.
- Developed and implemented infection prevention protocols to enhance patient safety standards.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to educate staff on best practices for infection prevention and control.
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
Orange, Ca
11.2022 - Current
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided support to staff nurses in the emergency department setting.
Physical Therapy RN
Encompass Health
Tustin, CA
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff in clinical procedures and best practices.
Home Health Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius
Orange, Ca
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed Peritoneal Dialysis on patients in-center
- Educated patients on safe home peritoneal dialysis
- Ensured proper case management of patients throughout their care.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Transplant Coordinator
Aya - UCI Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensured continuity of care between facilities and disciplines to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Closely followed each patient's case to ensure continued eligibility to receive kidney transplant.
- Managed a case load of 80 patients through the pre-transplant process.
Travel Nurse
Aya
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Acted as a reserve float pool to fill in clinical positions as needed in a 400 bed facility
- Helped maintain and run a Covid Support Unit.
Medical Surgical Team Leader
Sentara Leigh
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Assumed Team Leader and Clinical Nurse Positions
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Educated and trained new oncoming nurse staff.
Clinical Medical Specialist
US Army JBER
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Aided physician in performing minor surgical procedures
- Managed patients transition out of army and aided in disability claims
- Helped patients navigate follow care and processed referrals.
Combat Medic Team Leader
US Army JBER
06.2013 - 10.2014
- Helped teach incoming new member unit protocols
- Acted as mediator and mentor to new team members
- Honed and sharpened trauma protocol and skills.
Education
Associates - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Immunization Administration
- Clinical judgment
- Workplace safety
- Quality improvement
- Mentoring
- Staff development
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Healthcare technology
Accomplishments
- Participate in yearly charity work with the Cure Alzheimers Fund.
- Transitioned Encompass Health Tustin's Infection Control Program to an entirely digital database.
Certification
- BLS - 2025
Timeline
Infection Prevention and Employee Health Nurse
Encompass Health
02.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy RN
Encompass Health
06.2023 - 02.2024
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
Home Health Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius
06.2022 - 11.2022
Transplant Coordinator
Aya - UCI Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2022
Travel Nurse
Aya
12.2020 - 03.2021
Medical Surgical Team Leader
Sentara Leigh
03.2017 - 12.2020
Clinical Medical Specialist
US Army JBER
10.2014 - 02.2015
Combat Medic Team Leader
US Army JBER
06.2013 - 10.2014
Associates - Nursing
ECPI University