Tanda Olson
Regina,SK
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at SHA, enhancing patient outcomes through expert hemodialysis care and comprehensive patient education. Leveraged clinical judgment and empathy to reduce medication errors, provide a safe and most effective treatment therapies from a general surgical care to hemodialysis sessions and foster strong patient relationships. Skilled in medication and IV administration, assessment skills, mastering the use of high tech equipment to provide treatment modalities, approaching care in a holistic manner, patient education and demonstrating a high level of autonomy and team coordination for improved health results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Hemodialysis
SHA
Regina, SK
06.2007 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practice.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and lifestyle changes”.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
RN - Patiemt Educator
SHA
Regina, Sk
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Administered vaccinations accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better outcomes.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
RN Floor Nurse
SHA
Regina, Sk
05.2000 - 05.2007
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Administered patient care and treatments for basic wounds from laparoscopic cholecystectomy, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations to more complicated dressing and wound care for traumatic accidents and loss of limbs, wound vacs for necrotizing fasciitis, managing various IV treatments like TPN, IV pain management etc
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Helped patients feel comfortable by adjusting positions and engaging in casual conversation.
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients on general surgery floor.
- Supported smooth transitions of care by effectively collaborating with other nurses during shift handovers, ensuring seamless continuity of patient care.
- Eased anxiety among patients facing challenging diagnoses or treatments by offering emotional support and empathetic guidance throughout their healthcare journey.
- Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
SIAST
Saskatoon, SK1999
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Quality Improvement
- Health Promotion
- Community health
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Infection control measures
- Professional Bedside Manner
- High level of autonomy
- Complex Problem-Solving
- HIPAA Education
- Emotional awareness
- IV setup
Hemodialysis Clinician
Languages
English
Timeline
RN - Patiemt Educator
SHA
12.2021 - 12.2022
RN - Hemodialysis
SHA
06.2007 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
SHA
05.2000 - 05.2007
Diploma - Nursing
SIAST