- Historical Exploration
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Adventure Travel
- Road Trips
- Gardening
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Hiking
- Playing Sports
- Camping
- Gym Workouts
- Martial Arts
- Team Sports
- Swimming
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in [sport]
Kayla Covington
Grand Jct,US
Summary
Healthcare Professional specializing in urgent care and family medicine. Delivered comprehensive patient care through effective assessment, diagnosis, and management of diverse medical conditions. Cultivated collaborative team environments while driving impactful healthcare outcomes and fostering growth through strategic leadership and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder/ Co-Owner
KC ELITE MEDICAL MUSCLE
Grand Junction, CO
06.2026 - Current
- Conducted target market research to identify industry competition and advantageous trends, informing strategic decisions.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Created and monitored promotional strategies that enhanced sales and profit levels.
- Developed operational initiatives that supported sustained 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
Grand Junction, CO
10.2025 - Current
- Developed treatment plans according to current wound care protocols.
- Educated in-services nurses on dressing techniques to enhance patient care.
- Identified and addressed nutritional deficiencies by coordinating with interdisciplinary personnel.
- Attended wound care education programs to gain knowledge on most recent techniques and procedures available.
- Identified nutritional deficiencies and coordinated with personnel to solve nutrition problems.
- Summarized patient history to inform clinical discussions.
- 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.
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 coordinate patient care and streamline service delivery, improving overall patient experience.
- Implemented a triage system within the clinic to efficiently prioritize patient care based on severity of symptoms and medical needs.
- Mentored junior nurse practitioners on best practices and clinical protocols, fostering professional development and enhancing team competency.
- Mentored junior nurse practitioners, providing guidance on best practices and clinical protocols in urgent care.
- Implemented triage system within clinic to prioritize patient care based on symptom severity, improving response times for urgent cases.
Acute Care & Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Community Hospital Grand Junction Colorado
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Advised patients on diet, hygiene and disease prevention methods to enhance overall health.
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab work to inform patient care decisions.
- Managed follow-up care and provided referrals to specialists when appropriate.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Promoted health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
- Established trust and rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns and providing education on wellness and health management.
- Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists.
- Coordinated follow-up care for patients to ensure continuity in treatment plans. and provided referrals to specialists when appropriate.
- 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.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Supervised registered nurses and other healthcare personnel in delivering quality patient care services.
Education
Master of Science - NP Family Practice
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Denver, CO2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinidad State Junior College
Trinidad, CO05-2018
Skills
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- Strategic thinking
- Brand development
- Team leadership
- Operational management
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Business development
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved starting my business from the ground up by completing marketing with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
- Love hiking, fishing and hunting. Really anything outdoors with my family.
Certification
Functional Medicine- 2026
Interests
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
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Regis University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trinidad State Junior College
Master of Science - NP Family Practice
Walden University
Education and Training
Functional Medicine