I’d like to go back into the mental health field on a remote, part time basis. I think individual supervision is an essential in a job. Although I want to work remotely I would value virtual team in-services. I’ve worked before as a crisis specialist and just completed an online course towards becoming a peer support specialist. I will pursue certification.
Martha Olson
@marthaolson
I’m an enthusiastic & dependable employee. Worked 25 yrs. In psych nursing. MA in Counseling, 1 yr. Crisis worker, completed peer support training5/26
What I'm looking for
I retired from 25 fulfilling years in psychiatric nursing. Currently I teach piano, am accompanist and substitute teacher for the school district. I love being involved in my church and community. My recent accomplishment is completing a novel to be published in the fall!!
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Piano Accompanist & Teacher
Garden County School District
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Provided piano accompaniment for school choirs and served as a substitute teacher for grades 6–12, supporting student learning and engagement.
Private Piano Teacher
Self Employed
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Delivered private piano instruction to children, youth, and adults, adapting lessons to individual goals and learning needs.
Crisis Specialist
Rocky Mountain Crisis Center
Aug 2020 - Jun 2021 (10 months)
Provided crisis intervention support as a Crisis Specialist, helping clients through high-stress situations with de-escalation and stabilization.
Nurse Manager / Counselor
University Physicians Hospital
Jan 2007 - Aug 2010 (3 years 7 months)
Led operations within inpatient psychiatric units while serving as a Nurse Manager and Nurse Counselor, supporting patient care and team workflow.
Nurse Counselor / ECT Coordinator
Lutheran General Hospital
Mar 2002 - Dec 2006 (4 years 9 months)
Served as a Nurse Counselor and E.C.T. Coordinator while functioning as an Educator Advocate, coordinating care and education-focused support for patients and families.
Primary Care Nurse (Immunocompromised)
Primary Children's Hospital
Sep 2000 - Mar 2002 (1 year 6 months)
Provided primary care nursing for patients in an immunocompromised unit, focusing on safe care delivery and close monitoring.
Charge Nurse (Geriatric Psych)
University of Utah Neuro-Psychiatric Institute
Feb 1996 - Jul 2000 (4 years 5 months)
Managed day-to-day nursing operations as Charge Nurse for a geriatric psychiatric unit, supporting patient assessment, safety, and care planning.
Assistant Head Nurse (Psych)
Barnes Hospital St. Louis
May 1987 - Nov 1990 (3 years 6 months)
Worked as Assistant Head Nurse for an inpatient psychiatric unit, supporting clinical operations and quality of patient care.
Charge Nurse (Inpatient Psych)
Hinsdale Hospital
Feb 1980 - Apr 1987 (7 years 2 months)
Served as Charge Nurse in an inpatient psychiatric unit, overseeing nursing activities and ensuring continuity of care.
Staff Nurse (Oncology Unit)
Latter-Day Saints Hospital
Jun 1976 - Jun 1978 (2 years)
Provided oncology unit nursing care as a Staff Nurse, supporting patients through treatment-related needs and symptom management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wellbeing Initiatives Training
Peer Support Specialist Training, Peer Support Specialist
2026 - 2026
Completed Wellbeing Initiatives Training as a Peer Support Specialist in 2026.
Saint Xavier University
Master's degree, Counseling
2002 - 2006
Earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from Saint Xavier University from 2002 to 2006.
University of Utah
Certification, Substance Abuse
2000 - 2001
Completed a certification in Substance Abuse at the University of Utah from 2000 to 2001.
Duke University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Nursing
1972 - 1976
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Duke University from 1972 to 1976.
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