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Kathy Kleen

Urbandale

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated RN with extensive experience throughout the Des Moines metro area. I excel in patient assessment and interventions based on physician order. I believe in the power of a strong nursing team lead by respected leaders. I remain committed to deliver high-quality nursing care based on the Best Practice model. I strive to achieve optimal outcomes for all patient populations. I respect my profession.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Nurse

Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Center
West Des Moines
01.2025 - Current
  • Voluntary return to staff nursing position following supervisory role.

RN Supervisor

Orthopedic outpatient Surgery center
West Des Moines
05.2017 - 12.2024
  • Supervised team of 31 staff nurses in the outpatient surgery arena.
  • Assisted with direct patient cares; managed staffing/recruitment/enforcement

RN Staff Nurse

Methodist West Hospital
West Des Moines
05.2010 - 05.2017

Care provider for higher acuity inpatients needing orthopedic treatment modalities.

Pre, Pacu, and Post op team member caring for Joint replacement patients and those suffering from acute fracture.

Staff RN

Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Center
West Des Moines
05.2000 - 05.2010
  • Care provider for pre-op, PACU, and post-op areas. Working with patients of all ages in a fast-paced orthopedic outpatient surgery setting.
  • ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications

RN Staff Nurse-Critical Care

Unity Point Hospital/FKA Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
05.1986 - 05.2000
  • Care provider and eventual staff Preceptor for acutely ill medical, cardiac, and trauma patients.
  • Proficient trouble shooting skill with various medical machinery, including Ventilators, Iv pumps, Dialysis, and implantalbe cardiac devices.
  • Vast medication administration exposure and proficience.

Staff Nurse-Oncology

Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
05.1983 - 05.1986
  • Care provider for acute and long term cancer patients; including Chemotherapy administration, IV management, End stage cares.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing 3 Year Diploma Graduate

Iowa Methodist School of Nursing
Des Moines, IA
05-1983

Skills

  • Patient assessment and clinical documentation
  • Medication administration and IV therapy
  • Emergency response and electronic health record management
  • Proficient with EPIC, and SIS medical documentation systems
  • Patient and Kind
  • Respectful of individual choice

Accomplishments

  • Des Moines Register/State of Iowa "Top 100 Best Nurse Award." 2012.
  • Unity Point Runner-up Daisy Award recipient 2012,2013,2014,2015,2016.

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Center
01.2025 - Current

RN Supervisor

Orthopedic outpatient Surgery center
05.2017 - 12.2024

RN Staff Nurse

Methodist West Hospital
05.2010 - 05.2017

Staff RN

Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Center
05.2000 - 05.2010

RN Staff Nurse-Critical Care

Unity Point Hospital/FKA Methodist Hospital
05.1986 - 05.2000

Staff Nurse-Oncology

Methodist Hospital
05.1983 - 05.1986

Associate of Science - Nursing 3 Year Diploma Graduate

Iowa Methodist School of Nursing