Debra Wiggins
Milledgeville,GA
Summary
Experienced CNA with a strong background in vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene care, safe transfers, and infection control. Skilled in clinical documentation, clear communication, and supporting daily living needs in fast-paced care settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Advocate Atrium Health Baldwin
Milledgeville, Georgia
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered bedside care for patients at Advocate Atrium Health Baldwin.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Supported safe transfers using gait belts and mobility aids.
- Recorded patient observations in electronic health records.
- Maintained infection control by following cleaning and hand hygiene protocols.
- Prepared rooms and stocked supplies for patient care needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Georgia War Veteran Home
Milledgeville, Georgia
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted residents with mobility and transfers, promoting independence and enhancing comfort.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, fostering emotional support and ensuring overall well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss resident progress and care strategies.
- Performed safety checks to identify hazards, ensuring a secure living environment for residents.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily personal care at nursing home.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Acres Nursing Home And Rehab Center
Milledgeville, Georgia
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily personal care at nursing home.
- Provided assistance with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing for residents.
- Supported residents in mobility and daily tasks to enhance their independence.
- Observed and documented vital signs, reporting significant changes to nursing staff.
- Conducted regular health assessments to ensure timely intervention and care.
- Engaged residents in meaningful conversations to promote emotional well-being.
- Delivered compassionate care and support, fostering trust and comfort among residents.
Patient Care Assistant
Preventive & Fitness Health Agency
Milledgeville, Georgia
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported patient care at preventive and fitness health agency during daily visits.
- Guided patients through intake, screenings, and appointment preparation.
- Monitored vital signs and reported concerns to clinical staff.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Production Line Assembly Worker
Cornerstone Ply Gem
Peachtree City, Georgia
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Assembled Ply Gem window and door components on production line.
- Executed assembly tasks swiftly to meet daily production goals and deadlines.
- Assembled products according to specifications while maintaining high production standards.
Clinical Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Center Of Navicent Health
Macon, Georgia
06.2011 - 12.2019
- Assisted patient care on medical center units at Navicent Health.
- Measured vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored patient safety and followed infection control standards.
- Stocked supplies and maintained clean patient care areas.
- Communicated patient concerns clearly with interdisciplinary care teams.
- Identified potential safety hazards within the clinical environment and reported them immediately.
- Maintained a clean environment for patients in accordance with infection control standards.
- Assisted nursing staff with treatments and procedures such as wound dressings, enemas, catheterizations and ostomy care.
- Conducted physical assessments of patients upon admission to facility or at regular intervals during their stay.
- Responded to emergency situations such as cardiac or respiratory arrest following established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members during times of crisis.
- Assisted with feeding patients who were unable to feed themselves.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Health Service Tech/CNA /3rd Shift Supervisor
Central State Hospital
Milledgeville, Georgia
08.2000 - 05.2011
- Monitored patient vital signs to identify changes in health conditions and ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with walking and transferring to improve mobility and independence.
- Facilitated patient personal hygiene tasks to enhance comfort and dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peach State Nursing Agency
Milledgeville, Georgia
03.1998 - 07.2010
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily personal care at nursing home.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to licensed nurses in rehab center.
- Repositioned residents and followed fall prevention procedures during daily care rounds.
- Supported mobility with transfers, ambulation, and wheelchair assistance throughout facility.
- Documented resident care, observations, and intake output for nursing team review.
- Maintained clean, safe resident areas through linen changes and room sanitation.
- Prepared residents for meals, appointments, and therapy sessions in rehab setting.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Delivered drinking water and nourishment to residents during meal times.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties by changing linens and cleaning bathrooms.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Winder Operator
Stantex Inc.
Milledgeville, Georgia
04.1995 - 02.1998
- Operated Stantex winding machines for yarn, thread, and spool production.
- Monitored tension settings and corrected winding defects during production runs.
- Inspected finished packages for quality, alignment, and surface consistency.
- Replaced bobbins, spools, and cores to keep machines running smoothly.
- Cleaned winding equipment and work areas to support safe operations.
- Reported machine issues and mechanical faults to maintenance staff.
- Recorded production details and followed Stantex shift work instructions.
- Communicated effectively with fellow team members about changes made to machine settings during production runs.
- Cleaned work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment free from potential hazards caused by debris buildup on the floor or around equipment.
- Identified any mechanical issues with the equipment before they became major problems requiring costly repairs.
- Calibrated machinery to ensure proper tension levels were maintained throughout the winding process.
- Recorded production data including type and amount of material used, speed settings, tension levels. into logbooks.
- Inspected finished products for defects such as broken threads, spots, dirt and uneven dyeing.
- Kept accurate records of inventory levels for raw materials used in production runs and ordered additional supplies when necessary.
- Operated winding machines to wind continuous lengths of material onto bobbins, spools or cones according to specifications.
- Set up and adjusted winding machines to maintain specified tensions on spools of thread, yarn or wire.
- Performed regular maintenance activities on winding machines such as lubricating moving parts and replacing worn components.
- Monitored the quality of product during production runs, ensuring that products met quality standards.
Cook
Friendly Gus
Gordon, Georgia
03.1994 - 02.1997
- Prepared hot and cold menu items for Friendly Gus kitchen service.
- Prepared diverse meals and snacks according to established recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Executed meal preparation efficiently, ensuring quality and presentation met high standards.
cook
Ingles Grocery Store
Gray, Georgia
01.1990 - 03.1994
- Prepared hot foods for Ingles Grocery Store deli and grab-and-go cases
- Operated ovens, fryers, and grills for daily meal production
- Followed Ingles Grocery Store recipes and portion standards for menu items
- Restocked prepared foods, sauces, and side dishes in service areas
- Monitored food temperatures and safe holding procedures during shifts
- Cleaned cooking equipment, workstations, and kitchen surfaces after service
- Assisted customers with meal selections in Ingles Grocery Store food service area
- Rotated ingredients and labeled prepared foods for freshness and compliance
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
Education
GED -
Christian Correspondence School
Online07-2002
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient hygiene care
- Safe transfers
- Infection control
- Patient care support
- Clear communication
- Fall prevention
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- CN0000032126 Expiration 07/16/2028
Timeline
CNA
Advocate Atrium Health Baldwin
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Georgia War Veteran Home
08.2022 - 05.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Preventive & Fitness Health Agency
02.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Acres Nursing Home And Rehab Center
06.2021 - 05.2023
Production Line Assembly Worker
Cornerstone Ply Gem
04.2021 - 02.2022
Clinical Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Center Of Navicent Health
06.2011 - 12.2019
Health Service Tech/CNA /3rd Shift Supervisor
Central State Hospital
08.2000 - 05.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peach State Nursing Agency
03.1998 - 07.2010
Winder Operator
Stantex Inc.
04.1995 - 02.1998
Cook
Friendly Gus
03.1994 - 02.1997
cook
Ingles Grocery Store
01.1990 - 03.1994
GED -
Christian Correspondence School