Kayla McCarthy
Aurora,USA
Summary
Partners with multidisciplinary teams to provide and elevate compassionate, holistic, and evidence-based care for transplant patients and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Surgical/Transplant Unit
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, USA
05.2022 - Current
- Delivered nursing care to diverse surgical and trauma patients.
- Served as Transplant Liaison, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff education.
- Disseminated evidence-based transplant care protocols to enhance clinical practices on the unit.
- Attended weekly liver and kidney transplant meetings for effective multidisciplinary coordination.
Registered Nurse - Pediatric & Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, USA
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered acute care nursing to rehabilitation patients.
- Collaborated with rehabilitation specialists to develop recovery plans.
- Provided family-centered care to improve outcomes and satisfaction.
Volunteer Nurse
Family Community Clinic
Louisville, USA
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Offered care to underserved populations.
- Supported physicians and helped manage clinic flow.
Nursing Assistant - Medical-Surgical Unit
Hilo Medical Center
Hilo, USA
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted with direct patient care, ADLs, and post-operative monitoring.
- Supported a multidisciplinary team in a high-volume med-surg unit.
Volunteer Nurse Assistant - Pediatrics & Surgical Theater
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Arusha, Tanzania
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Contributed to pediatric and perioperative care in resource-limited settings.
- Participated in cultural immersion and cross-border healthcare delivery.
Unit Care Technician - Pediatrics & PICU
Cottage Children's Medical Center
Santa Barbara, USA
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Supported PICU staff with pediatric vital signs, specimen collection, and emergency response.
- Helped ensure a clean, safe, and efficient environment for young patients.
Volunteer - Street Medicine Team Member
Doctors Without Walls
Santa Barbara, USA
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Provided mobile care to underserved and unhoused populations.
- Participated in health screenings, wound care, and community outreach.
- Assisted underserved patients in navigating the health care system by arranging and accompanying them to medical appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
01.2021
Medical Anthropology Studies -
University of Hawaii at Hilo
01.2017
Associate of Liberal Arts - Biomedical Science, EMT-B Certified
Santa Barbara City College
01.2015
General Education & Nursing Assistant Training -
Pueblo Community College
01.2011
Skills
- Pediatric transplant care
- Family-centered care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Care coordination
- Patient and staff education
- Emergency response (PALS, BLS)
- Cultural competency
- Epic EMR and documentation
Certifications And Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Magna Cum Laude
- Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Trauma Nurse Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR
- EMT-B & First Responder Certified - EMS ID: 4734-2130-6848
Accomplishments
Difference Maker Award
Daisy Nurse Nomination
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Surgical/Transplant Unit
Children's Hospital Colorado
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Pediatric & Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation
University of Louisville Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2022
Volunteer Nurse
Family Community Clinic
01.2019 - 12.2019
Nursing Assistant - Medical-Surgical Unit
Hilo Medical Center
04.2017 - 06.2018
Volunteer Nurse Assistant - Pediatrics & Surgical Theater
St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2017
Unit Care Technician - Pediatrics & PICU
Cottage Children's Medical Center
04.2015 - 11.2016
Volunteer - Street Medicine Team Member
Doctors Without Walls
02.2015 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Medical Anthropology Studies -
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Associate of Liberal Arts - Biomedical Science, EMT-B Certified
Santa Barbara City College
General Education & Nursing Assistant Training -
Pueblo Community College