Sharon Olson

Registered Nurse with 20+ years of healthcare experience including emergency and outpatient care. 13+ years of clinic/primary care nursing experience in cardiology, family medicine, and urgent care. 7 years of Emergency Room nursing experience managing high-acuity patients.

Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse

License (since May 2004). Certified in BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association). Experienced in triage nursing, charge nurse duties, preceptorship, and staff education. Skilled in phone triage, patient education, medication administration, and immunizations.

Experienced with EMR systems and patient communication platforms such as MyChart. Strong clinical experience with chronic disease management including CHF, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Proven patient advocate with strong interdisciplinary communication and evidence-based care practices.

Registered Nurse – GI / Endoscopy / Pre-Op / Post-Op - GI Associates - Mt Pleasant, WI

(2024-03 - 2026-02)

Gastroenterology Specialty Clinic / Endoscopy Center. Outpatient Surgical / Procedure Center.

• Conduct pre-procedure patient assessments and preparation for GI endoscopy procedures.
• Provide post-operative monitoring and recovery care for patients after endoscopic procedures.
• Assist physicians during endoscopy procedures including colonoscopy and upper GI procedures.
• Administer IV medications, moderate sedation monitoring, and patient education before discharge.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation while ensuring patient safety and infection control protocols.

Registered Nurse – Clinic / Primary Care / Cardiology - Drexel Town Square Cardiology and Family Medicine / Moorland Reserves Health Center / Medical College of Wisconsin - Racine, WI

(2011-04 - 2024-03)

Outpatient Clinic / Primary Care and Urgent Care Center. Teaching Facility: Yes (Affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin).

• Perform phone triage and manage patient calls, MyChart messages, and clinical result notes.
• Provide patient education for chronic conditions including diabetes, CHF, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.
• Administer medications, immunizations, IV therapy, catheterizations, and wound care.
• Coordinate patient scheduling, procedures, prior authorizations, and medication refills.
• Act as preceptor, educator, and occasional charge nurse for a team of 12 staff members.

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department - Aurora West Allis Medical Center - West Allis, WI

(2004-08 - 2011-04)

Acute Care Hospital with approximately 450 beds. Teaching Facility: Yes.

• Managed patients across multiple acuity levels including critical emergencies.
• Served as charge nurse, triage nurse, team leader, and preceptor.
• Performed rapid patient assessment and emergency interventions.
• Administered care to hemodynamically unstable patients in high-pressure environments.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent and quality emergency care.

Nurse Intern – Emergency Department - St. Mary's Medical Center - Milwaukee, WI

(2004-02 - 2004-08)

Acute Care Hospital with approximately 500 beds. Teaching Facility: Yes.

• Assisted nursing staff with emergency patient care and clinical procedures.
• Supported triage, patient monitoring, and documentation tasks.
• Participated in rapid response care for emergency department patients.
• Maintained accurate patient records and care coordination.
• Assisted physicians and nurses during clinical treatments and procedures.

Nurse Technician / Extender - St. Mary's Medical Center - Milwaukee, WI

(2002-02 - 2004-08)

Acute Care Hospital with approximately 500 beds. Teaching Facility: Yes.

• Assisted nurses with direct patient care and clinical support activities.
• Monitored vital signs and patient status.
• Assisted with basic procedures and patient mobility.
• Maintained clinical documentation and patient comfort.
• Supported care coordination within nursing teams.

Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing - Gateway Technical College (2004-05)