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Madeline Karsjen

Marshalltown,IA

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Iowa River Hospice and UnityPoint Health excelling in end-of-life care and patient education. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and nursing assessments, I effectively communicated critical patient information to enhance treatment outcomes, ensuring optimal care delivery and fostering a supportive environment for families during challenging times.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Iowa River Hospice
06.2025 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Iowa Veterans Home
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Patient Care Technician

UnityPoint Health Marshalltown
05.2023 - 06.2025
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Education

Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse

Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IA
06-2024

High School Diploma -

West Marshall High School
State Center, IA
05-2023

Skills

  • Educating families
  • Inpatient care
  • End-of-life care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • BLS/CPR certified
  • Nursing assessments
  • Catheter maintenance

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Iowa River Hospice
06.2025 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Iowa Veterans Home
01.2025 - 06.2025

Patient Care Technician

UnityPoint Health Marshalltown
05.2023 - 06.2025

Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse

Marshalltown Community College

High School Diploma -

West Marshall High School