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Luke Olafsson

Park Ridge

Summary

Eager and quick-learning new Nurse with experience in leadership, and quality improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to coach new hires, drive better patient outcomes and collaborate with management in day-to-day issues on the unit and when transitioning of the unit.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge
07.2025 - Current
  • Charge Nurse; Oversee staffing and assignments, balancing acuity, and assessing clinical stability. Coordinates with Nursing Supervisor, Rapid Response team and Patient Command Center to ensure positive patient outcomes and safety on the unit
  • Unit Practice Council Co- Chair; implemented new systems on unit from hospital-wide Quality and Safety committee
  • Audited patients with central lines and coached staff on bundle practices to maintain compliance.

Nursing Care Technician

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge
05.2024 - 06.2025
  • Acquired vital signs and reported changes in status to nursing staff
  • Provided direct patient care to support patient outcomes and provide dignity
  • Achieved EKG certification to improve patient monitoring accuracy in cardiac telemetry unit

Manager

Chick-Fil-A Niles
Niles
10.2019 - 06.2024
  • 4 years of management experience
  • Trained and coached team members in food safety standards and hospitality
  • Cross-trained in managing Kitchen and Front of House operations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2025

Volunteer Organizations

▪ Loyola for Chicago

▪ Care for Real | Greater Chicago Food Pantry

▪ Misericordia

▪ Sarah’s Circle | DV shelter for the unhoused population 

▪ Anixter Mental Health Center

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
07.2025 - Current

Nursing Care Technician

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2025

Manager

Chick-Fil-A Niles
10.2019 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Loyola University of Chicago
Luke Olafsson