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Tresa Clausen
Le Mars,IA
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and nursing skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Home care for family
Mother
Le Mars, Iowa
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manor Care Health Services
West Des Moines, Iowa
08.2022 - 11.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation
Altoona, Iowa
05.2019 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fleur Heights Care Center
Des Moines, IA
02.2018 - 05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manor Care Health Services
West Des Moines, IA
08.2007 - 02.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Village at Legacy Pointe
Waukee, IA
01.2007 - 08.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Deerfield
Waukee, IA
01.2006 - 01.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
West Des Moines, IA
01.2005 - 01.2006
Nursing
Nurse Force Agency
Des Moines, Iowa
02.2005 - 2006
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA2005
Skills
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, IV management, GT tubes, trach cares, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients daily
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
Timeline
Home care for family
Mother
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manor Care Health Services
08.2022 - 11.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Altoona Nursing And Rehabilitation
05.2019 - 08.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fleur Heights Care Center
02.2018 - 05.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Manor Care Health Services
08.2007 - 02.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Village at Legacy Pointe
01.2007 - 08.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Deerfield
01.2006 - 01.2007
Nursing
Nurse Force Agency
02.2005 - 2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2005 - 01.2006
Licensed Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Des Moines Area Community College