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Megan Olszak

Chicago,IL

Summary

Clinical professional and advanced practice nursing student with specialized expertise in dermatology and a strong track record of clinical leadership. Proven ability to lead and support healthcare teams, streamline operations, and enhance patient care experiences in both medical and cosmetic dermatology settings. Adept at triaging complex cases, communicating diagnostic results, and implementing policy and protocol improvements to ensure regulatory compliance and efficiency. Skilled in staff training, procedural support, and the use of advanced laser and injectable therapies. Recognized as a reliable resource for collaborative problem-solving and continuous clinical improvement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Team Lead- Registered Nurse

The Skin Care Center
07.2021 - Current
  • Coordinate patient care, including intake, procedure assistance, triage, and communication of diagnostic results with appropriate follow-up.
  • Support clinic operations by managing supplies, maintaining compliance protocols, and implementing policies and procedures.
  • Serve as a clinical resource and mentor, providing staff education and daily problem-solving support.
  • Proficient in EMA (Modernizing Medicine) EMR and cosmetic product promotion.
  • Trained in advanced cosmetic procedures, including laser treatments (Excimer, iPixel, InMode) and injectable filler/neurotoxin administration.

Registered Nurse

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Neuroscience & Critical Care Units
  • Delivered comprehensive care to high-acuity neurological patients across step-down, general, and epilepsy monitoring units, managing up to 5 patients at a time.
  • Performed frequent neurological assessments, continuous cardiac and EEG monitoring, and titrated critical medications and drips.
  • Proficient in managing complex medical devices, including ventilators, EVDs, lumbar drains, Dobhoff/NG/G-tubes, chest tubes, wound vacs, and PCA/PCEA pumps.
  • Responded to seizure activity with timely intervention and supported airway management needs.
  • Served on the COVID-19 ICU team, collaborating in a team nursing model to care for critically ill patients; managed ventilators, arterial lines, CVVH, and critical drips.

Ophthalmic Technician

Briggs-Balagani Ophthalmology and Associates
10.2015 - 11.2019
  • Responsible for training every new ophthalmic technician
  • Record comprehensive medical histories/HPIs in Medflow EMR
  • Perform vision testing, optical coherence tomography, visual fields, pachymetry, and in-office procedure assistance
  • Patient education on medication and post-operative care, schedule surgeries, screen and triage patients, scribe for physicians

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health, Medical Science Concentration

University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
05.2014

Certification

  • Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Registered Professional Nurse License No. 041487092; September 2019-Present
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale; November 2019-Present
  • American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider; November 2018-Present

Timeline

Clinical Team Lead- Registered Nurse

The Skin Care Center
07.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
11.2019 - 12.2022

Ophthalmic Technician

Briggs-Balagani Ophthalmology and Associates
10.2015 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health, Medical Science Concentration

University of Tampa

Master of Science - Nursing

Vanderbilt University

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