Two elderly people seated, an elderly woman in a wheelchair and an elderly man in an armchair, with two young women standing behind them, posing and smiling indoors.
Pictured from left in front row are Adeline and Walter Langland of Decorah. The Langlands have been long-standing supporters for Aase Haugen and currently live in the nursing and assisted living apartments. Pictured back from left is Alicia Fink, RN, and Brooklyn Larson, RN, both serve as co-directors of nursing and infection prevention and assisted living nursing respectively. “We’re both so excited to be part of Aase Haugen,” says Fink. “The entire staff are so involved in the lives of our residents and we’re all looking forward to moving to the new building in the coming months.”

Aase Haugen Senior Services has welcomed Brooklyn Larson, RN, Alicia Fink, RN, as co-directors of nursing. Larson serves as co-director of nursing and as the Assisted Living Nurse, and along with nursing co-director duties Fink also serves as infection preventionist for the organization. Both earned their RN degree from Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC.) Together they bring more than 15 years combined leadership experience to the nursing department.

Larson brings more than six years of specific long-term care experience to her position. “I am pleased to be joining Aase Haugen and I’m excited for the vision of leadership and the amazing opportunities we have to serve seniors in the area,” says Larson. She and her fiancé live north of Decorah with their daughter and a little boy due this spring.

Fink most recently served as an RN for a local hospice organization and brings nursing experience as a director of nursing for assisted living as well as experience in rehabilitation. “I’ve been in the Aase Haugen organization as a hospice nurse and I’ve always been impressed with the care provided here and how well the team works together,” says Fink. “I have confidence in the staff and look forward to continuing to provide quality care to seniors.” Fink resides in Waukon with her significant other and three-year-old son.

“Both Brooklyn and Alicia came to us with impressive resumes,” says Rex Nelson, Aase Haugen director of operations/administrator. “They are very respected among their colleagues and families they have served in the past, and we’re excited for the positive impact they will bring to our organization.”

Aase Haugen Senior Services is a top employer in Winneshiek County and has been serving the community since 1915. Aase Haugen Senior Services is an all-embracing, all- inclusive senior living organization, providing a continuing care retirement community in a Christian environment, which nurtures the body, mind and soul, leading to healing and hope for all.

Posted February 17, 2025 in From Leadership
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