Kayla Lackey
Hickory,NC
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner candidate with extensive Emergency Department nursing experience in high-acuity, level I trauma, and medically complex patient populations. Brings over eight years of frontline clinical expertise, strong diagnostic reasoning, and patient-centered communication skills. Adept at managing acute and chronic conditions, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and adapting to fast-paced clinical environments. Throughout graduate courses, gained confidence in assessment and thorough HPI skills, diagnostic ability, as well as treatment modalities. I have a passion for wellness and encouraging conservative treatment plans and management styles while adhering to evidence-based practice guidelines and health policy. I am well prepared to provide an unbiased approach to all people, as well as establish trust and rapport with patients and their families. Bost a team player attitude while understanding the importance of remaining dependable and appreciative of the ability to participate in a meaningful career.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Care Center of Taylorsville – Iredell Health System
Taylorsville, NC
- Family Care Center of Taylorsville – Iredell Health System (Taylorsville, NC)
Higher Level Urgent Care
Hickory, NC
- Higher Level Urgent Care (Hickory, NC)
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Frye Regional Medical Center – Duke Lifepoint Healthcare
Hickory, NC
11.2022 - Current
- Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (November 2022 – Present)
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2020 - 01.2024
- Emergency Department Travel Facilities- (December 2020 – 2024) - Frye Regional Medical Center; Caldwell Memorial / UNC Healthcare; RWJBarnabas Health – Clara Maass Medical Center
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Level I Trauma Center)
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Level I Trauma Center) July 2018 – December 2020
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC01.2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC05.2018
Skills
- Comprehensive Health Assessment
- Differential Diagnosis & Clinical Decision-Making
- Acute & Chronic Disease Management
- Preventive Care & Health Promotion
- Diagnostic Interpretation (Labs, Imaging, EKGs)
- Patient & Family Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment developed in high-acuity emergency settings
- Calm, confident decision-making under pressure
- Excellent patient communication and rapport-building skills, team member mentality
- Proven adaptability and leadership through travel and precepting roles
Certification
- Registered Nurse, North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON #306617) – Active, unencumbered
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department
Frye Regional Medical Center – Duke Lifepoint Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
12.2020 - 01.2024
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (Level I Trauma Center)
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
07.2018 - 12.2020
Higher Level Urgent Care
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Family Care Center of Taylorsville – Iredell Health System
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Winston-Salem State University
Clinical Experience
Family Care Center of Taylorsville (Iredell Health System) - Taylorsville, NC
Higher Level Urgent Care - Hickory, NC
Total hours pending completion (April 15th, 2026)