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Kayla  Williams MSN, RN

Kayla Williams MSN, RN

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Summary

Enthusiastic Nursing looking to obtain position as an instructor focused on exercising knowledge and experience gained over the years as a Clinical Nurse. Proficient knowledge of professional nursing standards, evidence-based practice, policies and procedures. Patient, understanding, and supportive.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Instructor - Pathophysiology

Concordia University Irvine
01.2025 - Current

Developed course materials including syllabi and weekly learning activities to meet the course objectives. Prepared and delivered weekly PowerPoints achieve maximum retention of objectives online. Readily available to meet with students online to coach and enhance student performance.



Nursing Instructor - Health Assessment

Concordia University Irvine
05.2024 - 10.2024

Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate nursing students. Enhanced nursing students understanding by incorporating real-life case studies and simulations into lecture and lab. Evaluated students’ performance on their final Head-to-Toe Assessment to prepare the students for the clinical rotation.

Nursing Teacher Assistant

Grand Canyon University
01.2022 - 04.2022

Served as a faculty assistant for RN to BSN students during their capstone course and provided strategies on how to perform evidence-based research (EBR). Evaluated student learning through learning needs assessments, created lesson plans, and provided constructive feedback on student assignments. Updated course instructions and materials to promote evidence-based practice and research.

Air Force - Clinical Nurse

United Stated Air Force - Air National Guard
09.2019 - 01.2022

Collaborated with the Air Medics unit in providing education to medics and nurses on first aide, wound care, and BLS. Ensured all military personnel were 100% medically mission-ready. Coordinated with unit operations on immunizations in preparation for deployment and inspection. Oversaw the 146th Medical Group compliance rate for immunizations. Maintained strict adherence to Air Force polices for safe vaccine administration.

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

UCI Medical Center
09.2018 - 09.2021

Provided proficient and safe nursing care at a Level 1 Trauma Center and handled critical emergencies including cardiac arrest, stroke, car accidents, stabbings, head injuries, drug overdose, and burns in pediatric and adult patients. Supervised and precepted nursing students and selected to represent the Unit Practice Council Quality and Safety program for the Emergency Department.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01-2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
01-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science & Rehabilitation

Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA
01-2016

Skills

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Critical Care
  • Trauma
  • Evidence-based teaching
  • Mentoring proficiency
  • Performing physical assessments

Accomplishments

• Member of the Unit Practice Council for Quality and Safety

• Bridge to Excellence Program – Surgical ICU

• Nominated for Rookie of the Year at UCI Medical Center ED

• Nominated for Daisy Award at UCI Medical Center ED

• EBR Project on, “How to Improve Sepsis” at UCI Medical Center ED

Timeline

Nursing Instructor - Pathophysiology

Concordia University Irvine
01.2025 - Current

Nursing Instructor - Health Assessment

Concordia University Irvine
05.2024 - 10.2024

Nursing Teacher Assistant

Grand Canyon University
01.2022 - 04.2022

Air Force - Clinical Nurse

United Stated Air Force - Air National Guard
09.2019 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

UCI Medical Center
09.2018 - 09.2021

Master of Science - Nursing Education

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

California State University, Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science & Rehabilitation

Concordia University Irvine
Kayla Williams MSN, RN