Lucas Martzahn
Cedar Falls,Iowa
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
O.R. Heart Team/Float Student Nurse Technician
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
Waterloo, USA
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted in cardiothoracic surgery during complex procedures including open-heart surgeries, endarterectomies, and thoracotomies
- Maintained sterile fields and ensured strict aseptic technique to support safe surgical practices
- Prepared surgical instruments and specialized cardiac equipment, contributing to seamless procedure execution
Phlebotomist
BioLife Plasma Services
Cedar Falls, USA
08.2022 - 03.2026
- Collected blood samples following strict safety and hygiene protocols.
- Prepared samples for laboratory analysis and testing procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Allen College of Nursing
Waterloo, Iowa12-2026
Nursing Prerequisites -
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa12-2024
Skills
- Surgical support
- Infection control
- Cardiac monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient safety
- Effective communication
- Calm under stress
Clinical Experience
- Senior Internship Experience MercyOne Waterloo Intensive Care Unit (180+ Hours)
- Adult Medical Surgical Unit Allen Hospital, Waterloo, Iowa (250 Hours)
- Mental Health Nursing Care Allen Hospital and Mercy One, Waterloo, Iowa (40 hours).
- Pediatric Care Blank Children’s Hospital, Des Moines, IA (20 Hours).
- Rural Health Nursing Community Memorial Hospital, Sumner, IA (10 Hours).
- Maternal Newborn Nursing Allen Hospital, Waterloo, IA (45 Hours).
- Community Clinic Nursing Cedar Valley Hospice, Waterloo, IA (10+ Hours)
Certification
- Adult Mandatory Reporter
- Pediatric Mandatory Reporter
- CPR Certification
Awards
- Allen College Dean's List
- University of Northern Iowa Dean's List
Additional Work Experience
- Lifeguard, 05/01/19 - 08/16/19 - Greene Aquatic Center - Greene, IA: Provided a safe environment for patrons, taught swimming lessons, planned swimming lessons/managed them.
- Barista, 10/01/20 - 08/10/22 - Black Sheep Coffee Baa - Greene, IA: Welcomed customers into the store, prepared food and drinks, took orders, visited with customers, cleaned and restocked the store.
Timeline
O.R. Heart Team/Float Student Nurse Technician
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Phlebotomist
BioLife Plasma Services
08.2022 - 03.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Allen College of Nursing
Nursing Prerequisites -
University of Northern Iowa