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Sharon A Olsen
Mesquite,NV
Summary
Accomplished Long-Term Care Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Highland Manor Nursing Home And Rehabilitation, enhancing patient outcomes through expert wound care and effective infection control. Demonstrates exceptional empathy and communication skills, ensuring patient and family needs are met with professionalism. Skilled in medication and IV administration, contributing to a significant reduction in healthcare-associated infections.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Highland Manor Nursing Home And Rehabilitation
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
2019.11 - Current (4 years & 10 months)
Job overview
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections in the long-term care setting.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients and families by exhibiting empathy, active listening skills, and professionalism in all interactions.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments and interventions for complex medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, contributing to improved quality of care and regulatory compliance.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed wound care efficiently coordinating with wound specialists when necessary resulting in faster healing rates.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment by implementing fall prevention strategies and regular safety checks.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous documentation, verification, and administration of medications.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Mesa View Regional Hospital
Certified Nursing Assistant
2018.08 - 2019.12 (1 year & 4 months)
Job overview
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Highland Manor Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
Certified Nursing Assistant
2008.11 - 2018.08 (9 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Supported needs of 25+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Csn , Mesquite, NV
No Degree from Nursing Assistant Program
10.2009
West. Negros University , Philippines
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
10.2006
Silliman University , Philippines
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
05.2001
Skills
- Urinary Catheterization
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Respiratory Care
- Emergency Response
- Enteral Feeding
- Medication and IV administration
- Wound Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Infection Control
- Documentation
Timeline
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Highland Manor Nursing Home And Rehabilitation
2019.11 - Current (4 years & 10 months)
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mesa View Regional Hospital
2018.08 - 2019.12 (1 year & 4 months)
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highland Manor Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation
2008.11 - 2018.08 (9 years & 9 months)
Csn
No Degree from Nursing Assistant Program
West. Negros University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Silliman University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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