Kayla Covington
Grand Jct,CO
Summary
A healthcare professional prepared for advanced role in urgent care and family medicine. Offers rich foundation in providing comprehensive patient care, addressing both routine and complex medical conditions. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and achieving impactful healthcare outcomes. Demonstrates strong diagnostic and patient management skills coupled with adaptability to evolving clinical needs.
Experienced with patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in family medicine and urgent care settings. Utilizes clinical expertise to deliver timely and effective care for wide range of medical conditions. Knowledge of patient education and preventive care strategies ensures comprehensive patient management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/ Co-Owner
KC ELITE MEDICAL MUSCLE
06.2026 - Current
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Performed comprehensive health assessment, conducted complete and accurate physical examination and administered selected measures of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development in accordance with standardized guidelines.
- Reached tentative diagnosis of medical, surgical and other conditions and developed treatment plans in conjunction with attending physician to provide optimal patient medical management.
Wound Care Specialist
Western Slope Mobile Wound Care
10.2025 - Current
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Demonstrated dressing techniques to educate and orient in-services nurses.
- Identified nutritional deficiencies and coordinated with personnel to solve nutrition problems.
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
- Identified patients requiring debridement procedures and alerted attending physician.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
Acute Care & Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Prescribed medication and treatment regimens to manage acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Evaluated research data related to new developments in healthcare delivery models.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
- Educated patients and families about medical treatments and self-care management techniques.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
- Managed follow-up care and provided referrals to specialists when appropriate.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab work to inform patient care decisions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed routine health screenings and physical examinations.
- Supervised registered nurses and other healthcare personnel in delivering quality patient care services.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Family Health West
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed treatment plans for diverse patient populations in urgent care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination and streamline service delivery.
- Administered vaccinations, performed diagnostic tests, and interpreted results to inform clinical decision-making.
- Mentored junior nurse practitioners, providing guidance on best practices and clinical protocols in urgent care.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient encounters accurately and efficiently manage data flow.
- Implemented a triage system within the clinic to efficiently prioritize patient care based on severity of symptoms and medical needs.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Leadership And Management
Walden University
11-2025
Master of Science - NP Family Practice
Walden University
11-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
01-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinidad State Junior College
05-2018
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Immunization administration
- Prescription management
- Family planning
- Treatment Planning
- Chronic disease management
- Diagnosis accuracy
- Cultural history
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Mental health care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical decision-making
- Treatment planning
- Health education
Affiliations
- Love hiking, fishing and hunting. Really anything outdoors with my family.
Education and Training
Functional Medicine
Certification
Functional Medicine- 2026
Timeline
Founder/ Co-Owner
KC ELITE MEDICAL MUSCLE
06.2026 - Current
Wound Care Specialist
Western Slope Mobile Wound Care
10.2025 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Family Health West
07.2025 - Current
Acute Care & Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
06.2024 - Current
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing Leadership And Management
Walden University
Master of Science - NP Family Practice
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinidad State Junior College