Aspen Van Fleet
North Liberty,IA
Summary
Empathetic and detail-oriented registered nurse with 3 years of experience in emergency and intensive care. Experience in providing compassionate patient care and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to manage patient care plans and ensure adherence to clinical protocols. Exhibits strong communication and critical thinking skills to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Staff Nurse
University of Iowa Health Care
02.2022 - Current
- Staff nurse fulfilling roles of primary bedside and preceptor on a 26 bed medical intensive care unit
- Recipients of the Team Daisy award, which recognizes outstanding teamwork and care provided to patients
- Recognition from management on creating a positive work environment, being eager to help my peers, and being open to learning new things
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
- Completion of the Nurse Residency Program
Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA)
Solon Retirement Village
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided quality, individualized patient care according to Iowa Certified Nursing Assistant license guidelines
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living and performed functions as assigned by registered nursing staff
- Adapted quickly to various units as a floater for rehabilitation, long term disabilities, and dementia residents
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, residents and their families, and peers to facilitate quality patient care
- Provide end-of-life cares
Student Nurse Preceptorship (180 hours)
Mercy Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Student nurse providing hands-on care under supervision of the primary nurse
- Respond to codes, assisting in cardioversion, drawing labs, EKGs and assist doctors and nurses in trauma, emergency or critical situations
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Perform duties of medical surgical nurse when hospital capacity is reached
- Perform daily tasks of nasogastric tube insertion and suction, foley insertion and removals, inserting IVs, starting IV medications, oral and IM injections
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA12.2021
Minor - Criminal Justice
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA12.2021
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Safety management
- Family-centered care
- Critical care experience
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Iowa Board of Nursing, 167131, 04/15/27
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association, 04/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 04/2025
Timeline
Staff Nurse
University of Iowa Health Care
02.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Preceptorship (180 hours)
Mercy Medical Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Certified Nurse's Aide (CNA)
Solon Retirement Village
11.2018 - 01.2022
Minor - Criminal Justice
Mount Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Mercy University
Degree
BSN, RN