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Kayla Wilson

Detroit

Summary

New Graduate Nurse with emergency and trauma externship experience seeking to begin nursing career in an Emergency Department setting. Committed to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care while developing advanced clinical expertise in high-acuity environments.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Extern Emergency/Trauma Center (Level II)

DMC Sinai Grace Hospital
09.2025 - Current
  • Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department under RN supervision, including triage support, vital signs, IV insertion, catheterization, phlebotomy, wound care, and patient monitoring.
  • Assist in high-acuity interventions such as trauma response, code situations, and rapid emergency assessments, ensuring safe and timely care delivery.
  • Collaborate with physicians, RNs, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate evidence-based emergency treatment plans.
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the EMR with accuracy, adhering to hospital and regulatory standards.
  • Support patient stabilization, transport, and ambulation, prioritizing safety and comfort in high-stress situations.
  • Develop clinical judgment skills in prioritization, delegation, and emergency decision-making while performing procedures and medication administration with RN co-sign.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing education, reassurance, and emotional support during emergent care.

Nurse Extern Emergency/Trauma Center (Level II)

Corewell Health
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Provided direct patient care under RN supervision in a high-acuity emergency and trauma setting.
  • Performed clinical procedures including peripheral IV insertion, Foley and straight catheterization, blood glucose testing, lab draws, and assistance with blood transfusions.
  • Administered medications with RN co-signature while reinforcing safe medication administration practices.
  • Assisted with triage, obtained vital signs, performed EKGs, and participated in wound care and specimen collection.
  • Observed and took part in emergency interventions such as trauma assessments, codes, and rapid response situations.
  • Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to support patient care, education, and discharge planning.
  • Strengthened clinical judgment, prioritization, and communication skills while documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Direct Care Worker & Rehabilitation Technician

CareFirst Group Living Rehabilitation
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Providing full care to clients in a manner that considers safety, clients’ rights, comfort and a therapeutic environment.
  • Documenting on an hourly basis via platforms including QuickMar and Internal Company Website as well as supplemental updates via When I Work platform.
  • Assisting clients with daily activities (ADLs): light meal preparation, feeding, bathing/hygiene, toileting, etc.
  • Administering all scheduled medications, administering peg tube feedings/flushes and glucose testing.
  • Keeping the homes clean and sanitized i.e. laundry, mopping, sweeping changing linen, taking out the garbage, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms and kitchen areas, sanitizing equipment, organizing clients' rooms and closets, dusting.
  • Supervising and engaging with clients during community outings such as recreational events and doctor appointments.
  • Modeling and encouraging positive behavior.

Education

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Student

Baker College
Royal Oak, MI
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Lyman Briggs Human Biology (Pre-Med)

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.2020

High School Diploma - Business

Lewis Cass Technical High School
Detroit, MI
06.2016

Skills

  • Clinical Skills: Emergency assessment/triage, IV/vascular access, catheterization, phlebotomy, wound care, specimen collection, meds with RN verification
  • Critical Care: Cardiac/respiratory monitoring, trauma/code support, rapid deterioration recognition, infection control, advocacy, BLS

Certification

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals May 2024

Timeline

Nurse Extern Emergency/Trauma Center (Level II)

DMC Sinai Grace Hospital
09.2025 - Current

Nurse Extern Emergency/Trauma Center (Level II)

Corewell Health
05.2025 - 07.2025

Direct Care Worker & Rehabilitation Technician

CareFirst Group Living Rehabilitation
08.2024 - 01.2025

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Student

Baker College

Bachelor of Science - Lyman Briggs Human Biology (Pre-Med)

Michigan State University

High School Diploma - Business

Lewis Cass Technical High School

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