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Summary
Ms. Kaitlyn Cariaga is a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specializing in Nephrology in the inpatient hemodialysis unit. She has extensive experience caring for patients with renal impairment from acute kidney injury to end-stage renal disease.
Ms. Cariaga earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from Polk State College in Winter Haven Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Ms. Cariaga cares for patients at the Hollis Cancer Center.
How long have you worked in your field?
I have been a Registered Nurse at LRH for 7 years. I started my career on the inpatient Nephrology floor and transitioned into the inpatient hemodialysis unit. I graduated with my MSN in December of 2022 and became a board-certified Nurse Practitioner in March 2023.
Describe your clinical specialties.
I enjoy caring for patients with renal impairment from acute kidney injury to end-stage …renal disease.
What is your patient care philosophy?
Education is key. Creating a strong patient-provider relationship is important to me. I want to be able to provide all of the tools necessary to allow my patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
What do you enjoy most about working with patients?
My favorite part about working with patients is building relationships and meeting very interesting people.
What are some interesting facts about you?
I was born at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center and have lived in Lakeland for the majority of my life. I want to be a part of the positive changes as this community grows.
Read More Read less Ms. Cariaga earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from Polk State College in Winter Haven Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Ms. Cariaga cares for patients at the Hollis Cancer Center.
How long have you worked in your field?
I have been a Registered Nurse at LRH for 7 years. I started my career on the inpatient Nephrology floor and transitioned into the inpatient hemodialysis unit. I graduated with my MSN in December of 2022 and became a board-certified Nurse Practitioner in March 2023.
Describe your clinical specialties.
I enjoy caring for patients with renal impairment from acute kidney injury to end-stage …renal disease.
What is your patient care philosophy?
Education is key. Creating a strong patient-provider relationship is important to me. I want to be able to provide all of the tools necessary to allow my patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
What do you enjoy most about working with patients?
My favorite part about working with patients is building relationships and meeting very interesting people.
What are some interesting facts about you?
I was born at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center and have lived in Lakeland for the majority of my life. I want to be a part of the positive changes as this community grows.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of South Florida College of Nursing (Graduate School)
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kaitlyn Marie Cariaga
Medical Specialties
Kaitlyn Marie Cariaga has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Kaitlyn Marie Cariaga has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Kaitlyn Marie Cariaga holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.
Medical License
Nurse Practitioner with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University of South Florida College of Nursing (Graduate School).
NPI Number
Kaitlyn Marie Cariaga's NPI number is 1114634136.
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