Tess Houglum

Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.

Methodist Hospital Health Partners — St. Louis Park, MN
January–March 2025 (180 hours)

• Monitored fetal heart rate, maternal vital signs, and contraction patterns.
• Provided emotional support to laboring mothers, utilizing comfort measures and pain management techniques.
• Assisted in preparing the delivery room, setting up sterile medical equipment, and supporting the mother during the delivery process.
• Assisted with IV fluid administration, medication administration, and sterile procedures under the guidance of nursing and medical staff.

Cerenity Care — White Bear Lake, MN
56 hours clinical experience, 36 hours live simulation

Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Spinal/Neuro Rehab Unit) — Minneapolis, MN
54 hours clinical experience, 36 hours live simulation

Methodist Hospital (Medical Surgical Unit) — St. Louis Park, MN
54 hours direct clinical experience, 36 hours live simulation

Hennepin County Medical Center (Inpatient Mental Health Unit) — Minneapolis, MN
36 hours clinical experience, 24 hours live simulation

M Health Fairview Ridges (Labor/Delivery and Postpartum Unit) — Burnsville, MN
32 hours clinical experience, 24 hours live simulation

Beyond Hospice Home — Edina, MN
24 hours clinical experience, 24 hours live simulation

St. Louis Park Public Schools — St. Louis Park, MN
64 hours clinical experience, 46 hours live simulation

Methodist Hospital — St. Louis Park, MN
180 hours clinical experience, 45 hours virtual clinical