VYNETTA OLSEN
Sartell,MN
Summary
Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse bringing excellent quality care to diverse and multi cultural patients ranging from the very young to the very old. Experience ranges from the nursing home to the hospital setting. Skills are but not limited to medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience in OB. Bringing 14+ years of Extensive experience in providing comprehensive care to patients throughout labor and delivery. Adept at monitoring and assessing patient progress, providing comfort and support to patients and families, and coordinating patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams. Patient-oriented Nurse with staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in OB triage, circulating in the OR. As well as being highly skilled in taking care of obstetrical patients from antepartum all and through postpartum.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, MN
12.2020 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Implemented care of low risk and high risk labor patients suffering from complications such as preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, preterm rupture of membranes. As well as other underlying complications.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in labor and delivery procedures.
- Reduced complications during childbirth by closely monitoring patients and providing timely interventions.
- Promoted maternal-infant bonding by educating new parents on infant care techniques such as breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact.
- Improved overall patient outcomes by continuously updating clinical knowledge through professional development opportunities.
- Educated expectant mothers on available pain management options during the birthing process while respecting individual preferences.
- Administered medications accurately and safely under physician guidance during labor induction or augmentation processes.
- Anticipated potential complications early in the labor process through vigilant assessment of both mother and fetus vital signs data.
- Assess OB patients in triage and implement plan of care through communication with physician and interdisciplinary team for the best possible care of the patient.
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the labor and delivery process.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Alomere Health
08.2014 - Current
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia
- Scheduled follow-up visits and instructed care for new mothers for weeks immediately following childbirth
- Performed vital signs checks and administered vaccinations to infants following birth
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
RN Staff Nurse
St. Francis Health Care Campus
07.2007 - 08.2014
- Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
- Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MNAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MNBachelorette - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care
- Treatment Planning
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- People person
- Knowledgeable in health care practices
- Organized
- Great at multi tasking
- Antepartum care
- Intrapartum Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Patient and family advocacy
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
Certification
- BLS
- NRp
- AWOHNN
- Advanced fetal hear rate monitoring class
Accomplishments
- Have been recognized by numerous patients in writing and in surveys for being knowledgeable in my job so they can make the best choice for them and their family.
- Have been awarded angle wings from a patient for going above and beyond.
References
Karalee Burditt.
Kburditt@gmail.com
(320) 492-8709
Brittany Schultz
britanykaye@yahoo.com
(651) 295-9743
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
12.2020 - Current
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Alomere Health
08.2014 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
St. Francis Health Care Campus
07.2007 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Bachelorette - Nursing
Capella University