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Skylar Olson

Poplar Grove

Summary

Compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with clinical experience in both NICU and emergency department settings. Background as a NICU CNA with hands-on experience supporting neonatal care and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in patient monitoring, prioritization, and delivering compassionate, family-centered care in fast-paced environments. Committed to providing safe, evidence-based care while continuing to grow professionally.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

NICU Certified Nursing Assistant

Mercy Health, Javon Bea
Rockford, IL
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in daily care and monitoring of critically ill neonates in NICU.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Trained new staff on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and patient safety.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Prepared formula and breast milk for neonates consumption
  • Worked frontline at the nurses station desk, answering and transferring calls and provided visitor education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center
Rockford, IL
03.2022 - 11.2023
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.

Patient Registration Clerk

UW Health Swedish American Emergency Dept.
Rockford, IL
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Arriving ambulances in the E.D.
  • Arriving patients in triage
  • Paging out doctors and documenting physician communication
  • Registering patients and verifying patient demographics

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Anthony College of Nursing
Rockford, IL
05-2026

Associate of Arts -

Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
05-2021

Skills

  • BLS CPR Certified
  • CMS Targeted COVID-19 Training
  • Safe Sleep Ambassador
  • Pressure Injury/Ulcer Prevention Training

Timeline

NICU Certified Nursing Assistant

Mercy Health, Javon Bea
09.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center
03.2022 - 11.2023

Patient Registration Clerk

UW Health Swedish American Emergency Dept.
08.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Anthony College of Nursing

Associate of Arts -

Rock Valley College
Skylar Olson