Renee Olson
Superior,WI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aspirus St. Luke's-Cardiology
2010.03 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity level and individual needs.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed pacemaker/ICD checks with programming changes and troubleshooting.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Assisted patients and caregivers with patient assistance forms
- Supported continuity of care between primary provider visits through telephone triage, prescription refills, and answering patient inquiries.
- Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by providing thorough education on medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient and compassionate nursing care to a diverse population in an ambulatory setting.
- Facilitated communication between providers, patients, and families through accurate documentation of clinical encounters and timely follow-up on outstanding issues.
- Assisted providers during office procedures such as implantable loop recorders,setting up sterile fields and ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process.
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
St. Luke's Cardiology
1997.06 - 2010.03
- Mentor for EKG training and correct method for taking and recording vitals for clinic assistant skill fairs.
- Scheduled surgical procedures and coordinated care.
- Organized and maintained office flow for patients and physicians.
- Performed laboratory testing for Coumadin therapy and cholesterol testing.
Education
Associate Degree Nursing
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Superior, WI06.2009
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Duluth Business University
Duluth, MN1999
Medical Secretary, Associates Degree
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Superior, WI1997
Skills
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Compassionate and Caring
- Team Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Health Promotion
Certification
Minnesota RN License - # 2481151 Valid until 7/31/20025
Wisconsin RN License- #169371-30 Valid until 03/2026
BLS Certification-Valid until 06/30/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aspirus St. Luke's-Cardiology
2010.03 - Current
Medical Assistant/Receptionist
St. Luke's Cardiology
1997.06 - 2010.03
Associate Degree Nursing
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Duluth Business University
Medical Secretary, Associates Degree
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Minnesota RN License - # 2481151 Valid until 7/31/20025
Wisconsin RN License- #169371-30 Valid until 03/2026
BLS Certification-Valid until 06/30/2026
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