Medical Writer/Editor
Resume:
Catrina Olson
Medical Writer
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
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Dedicated and aspiring Medical Writer with 4+ years of experience in streamlining research through written education, documenting patient progress, and conducting medical research. Proven expertise in creating written and visual material, conducting documentation editing and review, and creating patient/interdisciplinary education materials. Expert in medical terminology, treatment protocols, and health care regulations.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Speech Language Pathologist
Allina Health - Minneapolis, MN
March 2024 to Present
• Deliver education by developing written, visual, and verbal summaries of up-to-date research regarding pertinent medical data, resulting in improvement in patient discharge outcomes.
• Provide therapeutic support by completing patient assessments resulting in determination of ongoing patient needs and supports.
• Provide therapeutic interventions by discussing patient wishes and current level of functioning resulting in improvement in patient condition.
• Complete thorough chart reviews by reviewing patient charts and past medical history resulting in identification and reformation of common medical errors. Speech Language Pathologist
Life Care Centers of America - Puyallup, WA
June 2023 to November 2023
• Provided managerial support to therapy department resulting in establishing a speech therapy case load.
• Deliver education by developing written, visual, and verbal summaries of up-to-date research regarding pertinent medical data, resulting in improvement in patient discharge outcomes.
• Provide therapeutic support by completing patient assessments resulting in determination of ongoing patient needs and supports.
• Provide therapeutic interventions by discussing patient wishes and current level of functioning resulting in improvement in patient condition.
Speech Language Pathologist
Sanford Health - Fargo, ND
July 2020 to June 2023
• Deliver education by developing written, visual, and verbal summaries of up-to-date research regarding pertinent medical data, resulting in improvement in patient discharge outcomes.
• Provide therapeutic support by completing patient assessments resulting in determination of ongoing patient needs and supports.
• Provide interdisciplinary support by providing education across settings and departments resulting in improvement in patient safety and discharge outcomes.
• Complete thorough chart reviews by reviewing patient charts and past medical history resulting in identification and reformation of common medical errors. Pharmacy Technician
Healthsouth - Fredericksburg, VA
June 2014 to September 2016
• Provided operational support by filling prescriptions resulting increased efficiency in patient care regarding pharmacotherapy.
• Provided exceptional customer service by answering call lights promptly and resolving prescription issues resulting in an increase in overall patient satisfaction ratings for the facility.
• Managed pharmacy inventory by keeping diligent track of intake and output of medications resulting in consistent access to patient and emergency medication needs.
• Developed both written and visual education regarding safe medication administration, documentation, and disposal resulting in decrease in medication errors, improper/dangerous disposal, and general faculty safety events.
Education
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
August 2018 to May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Hearing Science Minnesota State University of Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
August 2016 to May 2018
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Studies Germanna Community College
Spotsylvania, VA
Skills
• Documentation review
• Medical Terminology
• Clinical research (5 years)
• Medical writing (6 years)
• Microsoft Suite
• Project management
• Speech Therapy
• Communication
• Editing
Certifications and Licenses
BLS Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
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