Olga Lidia Nichols
Chapin
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cath Lab Post Recovery Nurse
MUSC
09.2025 - Current
- Provide post-procedure care for patients following right and left heart catheterizations and electrophysiology ablations, including immediate recovery and preparation for discharge or inpatient transfer.
- Manage vascular access sites (femoral, radial), perform frequent puncture-site assessments.
- Administer and titrate IV medications (anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics, analgesics, vasopressors) per orders and standing protocols; reconcile post-procedure medication plans with EP/interventional teams.
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Register Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Cardiac Intervention procedures: Angioplasty, placement of coronary stent
- TAVRN, ablations, arterial and venous sheath removal
- Post pacemaker or Defibrillator implantation
- Post Myocardial Infraction
- Cardioversion-New Start Tikosyn an Sotalol
Heart Failure/LVAD WIN Registered Nurse
Prisma Heart Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitor patient’s hemodynamic statuses, interpret rhythms, and administer prescribed cardiac medications and drips.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessment and re-evaluate patient’s status throughout shifts.
- Communicate regularly with patients and their families by explaining test results and procedures as well as answering questions in a professional and empathetic manner.
- Monitor LVAD patients and manage LVAD equipment.
Nursing Technician
Prisma Heart Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Obtains and documents vital signs accurately.
- Assists patients with needs related to ambulation.
- Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding.
- Assists patients with needs associated with personal hygiene.
- Meets patients' needs related to elimination.
Nursing Technician
Lexington Medical Center
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Obtained and documented vital signs accurately.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia International University
Columbia, SC01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Accounting
Lander University
Greenwood, SC05-2009
Skills
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Activities And Honors
Lexington Medical Center Foundation Healthcare Scholarship 2022, Student Nurse Association Executive Board 2022-Treasurer, MTC Peer Mentor Program 2022, Applause Award at Lexington Medical Center 2021, Employee of the Month at RetireEase Senior Services 2021, The National Society of Leadership and Success 2020, Cum Laude 2008, Beta Gamma Sigma 2008, Alpha Chi 2008
Nurse Extern Program
- Prisma Children's Hospital Summer 2022
- Prisma Heart Hospital-Moultrie Summer 2022
- First Five for Healthcare Provider Prisma Simulation Class 2022
Timeline
Cath Lab Post Recovery Nurse
MUSC
09.2025 - Current
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Register Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Heart Failure/LVAD WIN Registered Nurse
Prisma Heart Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2024
Nursing Technician
Prisma Heart Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023
Nursing Technician
Lexington Medical Center
03.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia International University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Accounting
Lander University