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Olivia Clotfelter

Columbia,MO

Summary

Healthcare professional with a decade of military experience. Enlisted through the Army Reserves as a Licensed Practical Nurse, then transitioned to become a Critical Care RN during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experienced in various ICU specialties with a focus on adults and neonates. Recently cross-training in Pediatric ICU and Emergency Medicine. Transitioned from the Army Reserves as a Staff Sergeant to a Second Lieutenant for the Air Force Reserves to serve as a Critical Care RN.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

ICU Float Pool | RN

University Hospital
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient recovery.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in neonatal, medical, surgical, and cardiac critical care units.
  • Cross trained in pediatric ICU and emergency medicine.

ICU Nurse | Second Lieutenant

U.S. Air Force Reserve
01.2024 - Current
  • Attached to 932D Medical Squadron
  • Currently orientating to unit and tentatively waiting to attend Officer Training School, scheduled for August - October 2024.
  • Provided medical support for 2024 NASCAR Race, triaging and treating 143 patients.

Critical Care | Travel RN

One Staff Medical
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Ascension All Saints Hospital | Racine, WI

o ICU – 22 Beds

  • University Hospital |Columbia, MO

o CICU – 20 Beds

  • BJC Christian Hospital | St. Louis, MO

o CCU/SICU/MICU/CICU – 26 Beds

  • Mercy | Iowa City, IA

o ICU – 20 Beds

Practical Nurse Specialist | Staff Sergeant

U.S. Army Reserves
12.2013 - 01.2023
  • Served as a Platoon Sergeant for the 141st Medical Detachment, Field Hospital.
  • Responsible for accountability, training, health, discipline, and welfare of soldiers
  • Additional duties included unit readiness, administering the Army’s Combat Fitness Test, and ensuring soldiers were within regulation and physically prepared for deployment.
  • Certified Range Safety Officer, ensuring safety of soldiers when qualifying with weapons.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and mentorship to peers and junior enlisted.
  • Participated in humanitarian missions and provided vital healthcare services to underserved populations in the Dominican Republic and Guatemala.
  • Deployed with the 811th Hospital to Stamford, CT. Operating two medical-surgical floors at Stamford Hospital in the heat of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Critical Care Unit | RN

Cox Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2021
  • Provided patient care, assessments, and interventions for a 20-bed CCU for trauma and post-surgical patients
  • Monitor vital signs and adequacy of ventilation, and administer medications determined by the patient’s condition.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.

LPN | Charge Nurse

The Manor at Elfindale
04.2016 - 06.2020
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Cox College
Springfield, MO
06.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

U.S. Army
Fort San Houston, TX
12.2015

Skills

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
  • Clinical judgment
  • Ethical Practice
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Adaptable and Flexible

Timeline

ICU Nurse | Second Lieutenant

U.S. Air Force Reserve
01.2024 - Current

ICU Float Pool | RN

University Hospital
02.2023 - Current

Critical Care | Travel RN

One Staff Medical
10.2021 - 01.2023

Critical Care Unit | RN

Cox Medical Center
06.2020 - 09.2021

LPN | Charge Nurse

The Manor at Elfindale
04.2016 - 06.2020

Practical Nurse Specialist | Staff Sergeant

U.S. Army Reserves
12.2013 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Cox College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

U.S. Army
Olivia Clotfelter