Nicole Olhausen
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and education in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Unity Point Health St. Lukes
08.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and post-discharge care.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers within the healthcare facility.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Clinical Instructor
St. Luke's College
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions, improving students' practical skills in patient care techniques.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring compliance with educational standards and requirements.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.
- Enhanced patient care by providing clinical instruction for nursing students in various healthcare settings.
- Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
- Maintained a supportive learning environment, addressing individual student needs and concerns throughout the course.
- Facilitated communication between students and clinical preceptors to address any concerns or issues that arose during rotations.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Clinical Registered Nurse
Midlands Clinic
07.2013 - 07.2022
- Streamlined workflow within the unit by identifying opportunities for process improvements and collaborating with colleagues to implement effective solutions.
- Increased efficiency in the unit by effectively prioritizing tasks, managing time, and delegating responsibilities when appropriate.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of nursing best practices through ongoing professional development activities and participation in relevant conferences or workshops.
- Acted as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met and concerns were addressed throughout the course of care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians and other medical personnel, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care management across disciplines.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Clinical Nurse
Siouxland Community Health Center
09.2009 - 07.2013
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective treatment strategies.
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring compliance with best practices and protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records systems.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions and responded appropriately.
- Developed educational materials for patients and families to promote understanding of health conditions.
- Served as the Child Care Nurse Consultant -Woodbury County for 2 years
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA05-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Lukes College
Sioux City, IA05-2003
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Emergency response
- Acute care expertise
- High level of autonomy
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- NIHSS certification- stroke scale
- MOAB- Management Of Aggressive Behaviors
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Unity Point Health St. Lukes
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Instructor
St. Luke's College
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Registered Nurse
Midlands Clinic
07.2013 - 07.2022
Clinical Nurse
Siouxland Community Health Center
09.2009 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Briar Cliff University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Lukes College
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