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Work History
Education
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Clinical Experience (540 Hours)
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Kia Yang

Kia Yang

Sauk Rapids,MN

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented new graduate Registered Nurse with over five years of direct patient care experience. Skilled in acute, intensive, and long-term care settings. Proven ability to deliver high-quality care, communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, and support patient advocacy and safety. Scheduled to take NCLEX-RN in July 2025, with a strong foundation in clinical skills, documentation, and patient education.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant, ICU

CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital, MN
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided bedside care, repositioning, and hygiene support for critically ill patients.
  • Assisted with emergency responses and prepared Lucas device for codes.
  • Collaborated with RNs to deliver patient-centered care, including CHG baths.

Patient Care Assistant / Health Unit Coordinator

Mayo Clinic Health System, Menomonie, WI
03.2020 - 12.2023
  • Coordinated patient information, scheduled appointments, and supported RN care plans.
  • Reinforced patient safety measures and effective interdisciplinary communication.

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Neighbors of Dunn County, Menomonie, WI
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Delivered personalized care and assisted with ADLs according to resident care plans.
  • Maintained positive, team-oriented environment under high-demand conditions.

Student Assistant

UW-Eau Claire Accounting & Finance Department, Eau Claire, WI
02.2017 - 12.2018
  • Managed administrative tasks and organized academic records for department faculty.

Education

Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)

Rasmussen University
St. Cloud, MN
06.2025

General Studies - undefined

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
12.2018

Skills

  • Electronic Charting (Epic EMR)
  • Administering Medications (IV, IM, SubQ, Oral)
  • Vital Signs & Physical Assessments
  • Patient Advocacy & Education
  • Collaborative Care Planning
  • Infection Control & Hygiene Protocols
  • Effective Communication with Healthcare Teams
  • Bilingual in Hmong and English; Conversational Spanish

Certification

  • NCLEX-RN Eligible (Exam Scheduled: July 30, 2025)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified – Active, Expires March 2027
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Active Since August 2018
  • Immunization Records Up to Date

Clinical Experience (540 Hours)

  • St. Cloud VA Medical Center, MN – Medical/Surgical, Mental Health – 60 Hours
  • St. Gabriel’s Hospital, Little Falls, MN – Medical/Surgical, ICU, OR, OB – 90 Hours
  • Alomere Health, Alexandria, MN – Emergency Department, Chemo – 60 Hours
  • Meeker Memorial Hospital, Litchfield, MN – ICU, OB, Medical/Surgical – 90 Hours
  • Country Manor, Sartell, MN – Long-Term Care – 60 Hours
  • Little Falls Health Services, MN – Long-Term Care – 90 Hours
  • CentraCare - Willmar Care Center, MN – Geriatric Rehab – 30 Hours
  • The Good Shepherd Community, Sauk Rapids, MN – Long-Term Care – 60 Hours

Timeline

Nursing Assistant, ICU

CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital, MN
01.2024 - Current

Patient Care Assistant / Health Unit Coordinator

Mayo Clinic Health System, Menomonie, WI
03.2020 - 12.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

The Neighbors of Dunn County, Menomonie, WI
01.2019 - 03.2020

Student Assistant

UW-Eau Claire Accounting & Finance Department, Eau Claire, WI
02.2017 - 12.2018

General Studies - undefined

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Associate Degree - Nursing (ADN)

Rasmussen University
Kia Yang