Kayla Norstrud
Wesley chapel,FL
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with hands-on experience at Advent Health, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to foster therapeutic communication and adapt in high-pressure environments. Recognized for creativity in problem-solving and effective teamwork, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and a supportive healing atmosphere.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Head
USF
Tampa, Florida
04.2025 - 05.2026
- I held a leadership position in my school’s Critical Care Nursing Club.
- It allowed me to make meaningful connections with peers and other medical professionals in fields in which I wished to work.
- It also taught me better time management skills, as well, and helped me better understand how to find more creative and effective solutions to problems as part of a team.
- Managed content calendars for consistent and timely posting.
Nursing Student
Advent Health
Tampa, USA
09.2024 - 04.2026
- I participated in clinical shifts at Advent Health Tampa in multiple units, such as med-surg, L&D, and the ICU, in order to gain meaningful experience in how to better my skills as an incoming nurse.
- I was able to work with the electronic charting and make sure medication was gotten safely to minimize risks to the patients.
- I also worked to improve therapeutic communication with those patients to better provide them with a safe and calm environment in which to heal.
- Assisted with medication administration following established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Adhered to safety and infection control standards during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate according to established protocols.
Orientation Team Member
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida
01.2023 - 01.2024
- I worked on the 2023 orientation team for the University of South Florida.
- My job had me prepare incoming students to enter the university and teach parents more about what to expect when sending their students to this school.
- I gave presentations to both a small and large audience, and I had many instances where I needed to adapt to changes and de-escalate stressful situations with both students and families.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Engaged with diverse student populations to address their needs and preferences.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2026
Skills
- Creativity
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Therapeutic communication
- Teamwork
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Social Media Head
USF
04.2025 - 05.2026
Nursing Student
Advent Health
09.2024 - 04.2026
Orientation Team Member
University of South Florida
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of South Florida
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