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, IA06-2024
High School Diploma -
West Marshall High School
State Center, IA05-2023
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
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