Kayla Brown
Costa Mesa
Summary
Motivated and dedicated new graduate Registered Nurse seeking a Medical-Surgical Nurse Residency position to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative healthcare environment. Eager to apply strong clinical skills, including medication administration, IV therapy, focused assessments, and accurate documentation, while continuing to build confidence in a fast-paced med-surg setting. With a background as a home health nurse and a certified nursing assistant, I bring a deep appreciation for compassionate care, clear communication, and attention to detail. Committed to supporting patients’ physical and emotional well-being while growing as a nurse who is reliable, empathetic, and team-oriented.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse/BLS Instructor
Maxim Healthcare/ Surefire
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, improving understanding, compliance, and health outcomes.
- Documented patient progress, assessments, and vital signs accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Delivered American Heart Association–compliant Basic Life Support (BLS) training to healthcare staff and community participants.
- Facilitated hands-on CPR, AED, and emergency response practice sessions to build participant confidence and competence.
- Evaluated learner performance through practical assessments to ensure mastery of life-saving techniques.
TIPP Nursing Student – Emergency Department
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
Los Angeles
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Selected as 1 of 5 nursing students for a competitive Transition-to-Practice Program in the Emergency Department at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital.
- Performed IV insertions, medication administration (including injections), blood transfusions, and comprehensive patient assessments under RN preceptor supervision.
- Managed increasing patient loads in a high-acuity ED, monitoring critically ill patients awaiting ICU or inpatient placement and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to prioritize care.
Private Caregiver
Private Residence
05.2023 - 08.2025
- assisted with daily activities including vital sign monitoring, medication management, and personal hygiene
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, reporting changes to family and medical staff promptly.
CNA
Aviara Healthcare Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient progress accurately in the electronic health records system.
- responsible for caring for up to 10 patients during any given shift
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Orange, CA08-2025
Skills
- IV insertion and maintenance
- Medication administration
- G-tube management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Wound care management
- Patient education
- Pressure resilience
- Dedication and patience
- Constructive feedback receptiveness
Clinical Nursing Student Experience
- Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital– Integration 05/2025- 08/2025
- West Anaheim Medical Center– Med Surg 3 - Intensive Care Unit, Telemetry 04/2025 – 05/2025
- Project Access – Public Health- Hermosa Village Apartments (67.5hrs) 01/2025 – 03/2025
- Fountain Vally Regional Hospital - Pediatrics – PEDs Unit, PICU (67.5hrs) 10/2024 – 01/2025
- Fountain Vally Regional Hospital- Obstetrics – Labor/Delivery, NICU (67.5hrs) 08/2024 – 010/2024
- Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital– Med Surg 2 Medical/Surgical and Tele Unit (135hrs) 06/2024 – 08/2024
- Mental Health Association Orange County - Mental Health – Homeless Shelter- (90 hrs) 03/2024 – 05/2024
- Silverado Memory Care Center - Med-Surg 1 – Long-Term Memory Care (101 hrs) 01/2024 – 03/2024
- Silverado Memory Care Center - Fundamentals – Long-Term Memory Care (90 hrs) 09/2023 – 12/2023
Projects
Holy Hands in Healthcare Podcast
- Creator of a podcast supporting nursing students and new grads, demonstrating passion for nursing beyond coursework through mentorship, reflection, and sharing real-world healthcare experiences.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- ACLS - Advanced Certified Life Support
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- EKG Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- Stop the Bleed Certification
- NIH stroke Scale
Timeline
Nurse/BLS Instructor
Maxim Healthcare/ Surefire
09.2025 - Current
TIPP Nursing Student – Emergency Department
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
06.2025 - 08.2025
Private Caregiver
Private Residence
05.2023 - 08.2025
CNA
Aviara Healthcare Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University