Emily Olivier
Alexandria
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Lafayette General Medical Center, excelling in patient advocacy and care plan development. Proven ability to implement evidence-based strategies, significantly reducing patient falls. Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills enhance team performance and patient outcomes in high-acuity settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lafayette General Medical Center
Lafayette, LA
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided care to patients recovering from cardio-thoracic surgeries including coronary artery bypass grafting, thoracotomy, and lobectomy.
- Management of cardiac drips including Dobutamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Milrinone, Dopamine, and Nitroglycerine
- Management and monitoring of patients with multiple chest tubes and sternal incisions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Registered Nurse
Richardson Medical Center
Rayville, LA
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided care to patients on 24 bed unit in a rural hospital setting.
- Coordinated care with supervisors and LPNs in my role as charge nurse.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN3
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center
Pineville, LA
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Providing care to patients with disabilities and behavioral diagnoses in an inpatient residential psychiatric setting.
- Management of medications including laboratory monitoring of psychiatric medications.
- Administering IM injections of chemical restraints and monitoring for safety and efficacy.
Charge Nurse
Christus St Francis Cabrini Hospital
Alexandria, LA
07.2020 - 06.2025
- Coordinate care for patients recovering from various cardiopulmonary surgeries including CABG, thoracotomy, and valve replacements.
- Management of cardiac drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Milrinone, Dobutamine, Amiodarone, and Dopamine.
- Management of PCA pumps including Fentanyl, Morphine, and Dilaudid PCA.
- Collaborate care with physicians of various specialties, fellow nurses, and interdepartmental.
- Assigned patients based on acuity, nursing experience, and patient needs.
- Supervised care of 36 patients on a very busy ICU stepdown unit.
Registered Nurse
Alexandria Emergency Hospital
Alexandria, LA
06.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Responded effectively to emergency situations, applying critical thinking skills.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana, LA12-2015
High School Diploma -
Church Point High School
Church Point, LA05-2009
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Performing ekgs
- Procedure preparations
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Alexandria Emergency Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse
Christus St Francis Cabrini Hospital
07.2020 - 06.2025
RN3
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center
11.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Richardson Medical Center
01.2019 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Lafayette General Medical Center
01.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
High School Diploma -
Church Point High School