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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Kiya Wiltgen

Live Oak

Summary

Compassionate Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in healthcare, excelling in patient care and advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and well-being through effective communication. Skilled in medication administration, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care in challenging environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Solaris HealthCare
Lake City
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.

Direct Service Worker

Gt Independence
Sturgis
06.2014 - Current
  • Encouraged independence through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Supported individuals in developing independent living skills and daily activities of living.
  • Engaged clients in meaningful activities tailored to their interests and abilities.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with disabilities in a residential setting.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, behaviors, incidents. according to agency standards.
  • Ensured that medications were taken correctly according to physician orders.
  • Monitored health conditions and reported changes to appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing as necessary.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cross City Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Cross City
11.2008 - 09.2010
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing -

Riveroak Technical College
Live Oak, FL
06-2025

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL
05-2011

High School Diploma -

Dixie County High School
Cross City, FL
05-2008

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Independent living skills
  • Collecting specimens
  • Mobility assistance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • G-tube care
  • Positioning patients
  • Colostomy care
  • Documenting behaviors
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient-focused care
  • Direct patient care
  • Basic life support
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Safety precautions
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Ambulation assistance

Accomplishments

  • Maintained an Honor Roll status during the entire Licensed Practical Nursing program at Riveroak Technical College.

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Provider
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Domestic Violence and Healthcare 101
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Workplace Bloodborne Pathogens
  • HIPAA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Solaris HealthCare
02.2022 - Current

Direct Service Worker

Gt Independence
06.2014 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cross City Rehabilitation and Healthcare
11.2008 - 09.2010

Licensed Practical Nursing -

Riveroak Technical College

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Florida Gateway College

High School Diploma -

Dixie County High School

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