Curriculum Vitae
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CHRISTY LOUISE OLSON, BS, MS, RN, AE-C
"Nurse Christy"
Nurse Educator
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
2751 Prosperity Avenue Suite 150 Fairfax, Virginia 22031
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CITIZENSHIP: United States
COLLEGE EDUCATION:
South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
B.S., Nursing, 1973-1977
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION:
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
M.S., Nursing Administration 1984-1987
NURSING LICENSURE: Minnesota License ....
HONORS/AWARDS:
Vera Mae Darr Scholarship, 1984
"Making a Difference Award"
Allergy & Asthma Network
Mothers of Asthmatics, 1999
Minnesota Medical Association
Alliance, Meritorious County
Health Project Award, 1999
Outstanding Zumbro Valley
Medical Society Alliance Member
1999
Member of National Register's
Who's Who in Executives and
Professionals, 2002-2003
PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS AND APPOINTMENTS:
R.N., Staff Nurse
Gastrointestinal Medical/Surgical
Rochester Methodist Hospital
Mayo Health System
Rochester, MN
1977-1979
Head Nurse, General Surgery
Rochester Methodist Hospital
Mayo Health System
Rochester, MN
1979-1984
R.N., Adolescent Psychiatry
Staff Nurse/Counselor
Rochester Methodist Hospital
Mayo Health System
Rochester, MN
1984-1985
R.N., M.S., Nurse Educator
Rochester Methodist Hospital
Mayo Health System
Rochester, MN
1985-1990
Nurse Abstractor
Olmsted Medical Center
Research Department
Rochester, MN
2000-2002
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
Association of Asthma Educators 2003
National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee, 2003
Minnesota Medical Association Alliance, 1994-2001
Zumbro Valley Medical Society Alliance, 1994-2001
Phi Beta Kappa Phi Nursing Society, 1984-2003
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PRESENTATIONS:
Author "Nurse Christy" column
ALLERGY & ASTHMA TODAY
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics, 2002--
"Patient and Family Assessment: Education Needs" Faculty for Asthma Educator Certification Course, Monticello, MN 2002-2003
"Therapeutic Issues: Assessing Risks and Side Effects" National Conference on Asthma 2003, Washington, D.C., June, 2003
"Communication Strategies" Physician Asthma Care Education Program, SE, MN 2003
"Managing to Breathe via the Internet" National Association for Respiratory Care Therapists San Antonio, Texas, Dec., 2001
Conceptualized and delivered asthma educational presentations to over 1200 school personnel in Olmsted County, 1999-2000
Arranged for donation of nebulizers to all public and private schools in Olmsted County, 1999-2000
Organized and conducted "Back to School Asthma Awareness" events for Rochester School District elementary and middle schools, 2000
Held Asthma Educational Booth Rochester Women's Expo, 2000
Basic life support instructor-trainer; Director BCLS program for nursing personnel at Rochester Methodist Hospital, 1984-1990
Directed and taught annual "Back To the Bedside" Workshops for nursing personnel returning to the workforce, Rochester Methodist Hospital, 1984-1990
Member Primary Nursing Committee
Planned, initiated and evaluated primary nursing at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Multiple presentations on continuity of care with primary nursing, 1984-1990
Research study on primary nursing and continuity of care--thesis for Master's degree, 1984-1987
Co-authored vascular surgery patient education booklets, Rochester Methodist Hospital, 1983
Revised narcotic counting system, Rochester Methodist Hospital Authored educational program for nursing staff on system, Rochester Methodist Hospital, 1983
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS:
Asthma Educator Certification Workgroup Advisor's Committee 2001-2003
SE Minnesota State Asthma Coalition, American Lung Association, 2000-2003
Community Asthma Education Steering Committee, Chairperson 1998-2000
Minnesota Medical Association Alliance State Health Promotions Committee, Chairperson, 2000
Minnesota Medical Association Alliance Strategic Planning Committee, 2000
Minnesota Medical Association Alliance Public Health and Preventive Medicine Committee, 2000
Olmsted County Regional Tobacco Prevention Committee, 2000
Olmsted County Coordinated SchoolHealth Advisory Council, 2000
President, Zumbro Valley Medical Society Alliance, 1998-1999
Fundraising Chairperson, St. John's Home and School Association, 1997
Volunteer Coordinator, St. John's Home and School Association, 1996
Fundraising Chairperson, Zumbro Valley Medical Association Alliance, 1995-1996