Jill Olsen
Littleton
Summary
Skilled nurse with expertise on NICU and MBU care. Expertise in developing tailored care plans and offering emotional assistance to families. Committed to excellence in nursing services for women and fostering family-centered care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
RN-IBCLC
Intermountain Health, Saint Joseph Hospital
Denver
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans in the NICU and on MBU.
- Develop handouts and organize educational tools to enhance patient understanding of infant care, while integrating current research findings.
- Maintain & chart accurate patient records using Epic.
- Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Offer emotional support to patients during challenging situations to foster resilience and coping strategies.
- Educate patients and support families by providing practical tools for feeding infants in a fast-paced hospital setting, ensuring confidence and competence.
RN/IBCLC
HCA Healthone, Rose
Denver
05.2018 - Current
- Guided families on effective lactation practices, equipping them with educational tools to confidently care for and feed newborns.
- Facilitated implementation of effective lactation techniques for families, enhancing their breastfeeding experience.
Triage/Procedure RN
Espirt OB/GYN
Parker
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Scheduled surgeries
- Triaged OB/GYN patients, prioritizing care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Performed NSTs to monitor fetal well-being and inform clinical decisions.
- Assisted MDs with in-office procedures, ensuring adherence to sterile protocols.
NICU Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
Littleton
03.2006 - 08.2016
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill infants in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for neonatal patients.
- Assisted in complex procedures, ensuring optimal care for critically ill infants under physician supervision.
- Monitored infant health status using advanced equipment, enabling timely interventions for critical conditions.
- Mentored new nursing staff on NICU protocols, enhancing team competency and patient care quality.
RN Staff Nurse Telemetry, OB, NICU
HCA Healthone, Rose
Denver
09.1998 - 09.2006
- (1998-2002 Rose) Worked with acute care adults in a busy telemetry unit.
- (2000-2002 Rose) MBU worked with maternal recovery of mothers, newborn admissions and as the nursery charge nurse.
- Provided supportive maternal care and carried out newborn admission procedures.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient health needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain safety standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during treatment.
Education
CLC/IBCLC Certification - Lactation
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO01-2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Community College of Denver
Denver, CO05-1998
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Management
Ames Community College
Greeley, CO05-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12-1992
Skills
- Care plan development
- Infant feeding support
- Breastfeeding education
- Electronic health records working with CPN, EPIC, Meditech
- Collaborating across disciplines with the NICU team and numerous physicians
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Family and patient support
- Epic superuser
Certification
BLS Healthcare Provider Current with RQI
NRP Current with RQI
NRP Current with RQI
Timeline
RN-IBCLC
Intermountain Health, Saint Joseph Hospital
05.2022 - Current
RN/IBCLC
HCA Healthone, Rose
05.2018 - Current
Triage/Procedure RN
Espirt OB/GYN
01.2017 - 05.2018
NICU Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
03.2006 - 08.2016
RN Staff Nurse Telemetry, OB, NICU
HCA Healthone, Rose
09.1998 - 09.2006
CLC/IBCLC Certification - Lactation
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Community College of Denver
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Management
Ames Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
University of Northern Colorado