Providing a calming reassurance and amazing care is my mission!

Kari Olson RN, BSN

"Surgery has been one of my favorite things during my nursing career. Most people come in nervous for their procedure, and I feel privileged to be a calming face before and after the procedure. I love being in the operating room and assisting surgeons to help patients. Working at a rural hospital, you get to provide care one-on-one, and I am proud to be able to help people in my community."
 

A Variety of Career Experiences Assists Me in Providing Great Personalized Care

"I have worked in rural health my entire nursing career. I have worked in surgery for seven years and this specialty has been my favorite. I have also worked as a floor nurse, emergency room nurse, and OB/baby nurse. I love that in a rural medical facility, you are tasked with a variety of roles and responsibilities."

EDUCATION 
Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Midland University, Fremont, Nebraska.

OUTSIDE OF WORK
Kari grew up in Valparaiso and attended Raymond Central Public Schools. She and her husband have three children and live in Valparaiso. As a family, they enjoy fishing and being outdoors.

"In the fall, you can most likely find us at the family farm in a tractor or combine. Our kids are just starting to play sports and we enjoy watching them! When I get a free minute, I love to read and I enjoy researching ancestry. Not everyone may know this, but I enjoy baking, and I love getting creative in making my kids' birthday cakes!"

I look forward to caring for you in our outstanding surgery department!

—Kari