Ryan Kickhafer

Detail-oriented LPN with successful geriatric healthcare experience, personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education while liaising with medical professionals, patients, and family.

Licensed Practicing Nurse at Astera Health (2022-06 – Present)

Licensed practicing nurse providing patient care in geriatric healthcare setting

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
• Reduced risk of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment

Licensed Practicing Nurse at Essentia Health OB (2025-10 – Present)

Licensed practicing nurse in obstetrics and gynecology department

• Conducts patient intake by reviewing medical history, current concerns, and documenting medications and allergies
• Accurately measures patients' vitals
• Prepares exam rooms with necessary instruments and supplies; assists providers during gynecologic exams, prenatal checkups, and postpartum visits
• Review and scrub charts for future appointments to ensure required lab results, imaging, and history forms are present and up to date

Certificate Program in Nursing – Alexandria Technical College (2022-05)