Kayla Wyles
Export,PA
Summary
Transplant and organ recovery professional with 15+ years of experience in high-acuity clinical environments, specializing in organ allocation coordination, donor evaluation, and surgical recovery oversight. Extensive experience working in accordance with UNOS guidelines, evaluating and communicating organ offers, collaborating with transplant surgeons on organ viability, and coordinating operating room recovery processes. Proven ability to manage time-sensitive cases, ensure regulatory compliance (UNOS/AOPO), coordinate multidisciplinary transplant communication, and maintain precise documentation. Recognized for clinical judgment, composure under pressure, and commitment to advancing transplant program development and professional education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Organ Placement Coordinator / Team Lead
Trinity Air Medical
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinated organ placement activities in alignment with UNOS allocation policies and transplant center protocols.
- Evaluated donor clinical information and communicated organ offers to transplant centers for acceptance consideration.
- Served as liaison between transplant surgeons, OPOs, and hospital teams to facilitate timely allocation decisions.
- Managed multiple concurrent, time-sensitive cases requiring rapid clinical assessment and prioritization.
- Ensured accurate documentation of allocation activity and regulatory compliance.
- Provided real-time escalation support and clinical troubleshooting during urgent transplant events.
Organ Procurement Coordinator
Donor Recovery Services
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Screened and evaluated potential donor organs in collaboration with transplant surgeons to assess medical suitability and viability.
- Coordinated and monitored donor surgical recovery in the operating room, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
- Requested additional laboratory testing and communicated donor management recommendations to optimize organ function.
- Coordinated recovery logistics with host OPOs, transplant centers, and ancillary hospital services.
- Arranged transportation of organs and recovery teams to ensure timely transplantation.
- Completed and maintained required recovery documentation in accordance with UNOS and institutional policies.
- Participated in multidisciplinary case discussions and provided post-recovery communication to stakeholders.
Substitute Teacher/Short-Term Substitute
Franklin Regional School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Took over and managed full-time classroom responsibilities for a 3rd-grade class of 23 students.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents and staff regarding student progress and curriculum.
- Developed lesson plans, managed classroom dynamics, and supported students with learning needs.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Transplant Coordinator
Buckeye Transplant Services
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Coordinated clinical management for pre- and post-transplant patients across multiple transplant centers.
- Communicated clinical updates and organ-related information between surgeons, coordinators, and hospital teams.
- Supported transplant program workflows through accurate data tracking and documentation.
- Assisted with quality improvement and regulatory readiness initiatives.
Organ Procurement Coordinator
Center for Organ Recovery & Education
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Evaluated donor medical records, laboratory results, imaging, and hemodynamic data to support organ acceptance decisions.
- Communicated organ availability and clinical findings to transplant surgeons and center representatives.
- Coordinated import and export organ logistics, including transportation and recovery team mobilization.
- Documented organ referral calls and allocation decisions in compliance with UNOS standards.
- Supported transplant education initiatives and assisted with staff training and onboarding.
- Contributed to data review, quality improvement, and transplant-related research support activities.
Clinical Manager / Manager of Respiratory
Chambersburg Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Led multidisciplinary clinical teams in high-acuity hospital settings.
- Ensured regulatory compliance, quality standards, and safe patient care delivery.
- Provided staff education, training, and performance feedback.
Respiratory Therapist
Altoona Hospital
05.2010 - 12.2015
- Managed complex ventilator-dependent patients in critical care environments.
- Responded to rapidly changing patient conditions requiring immediate clinical intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Respiratory Care with Management Concentration
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2019
Associate in science (A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy
Allegheny College of Maryland
Cumberland, Maryland05-2010
Skills
- UNOS Organ Allocation & Compliance
- Donor Organ Evaluation & Viability Assessment
- Import/Export Organ Coordination
- Operating Room Recovery Oversight
- Organ Offer Evaluation & Communication
- Surgical Recovery Logistics & Transportation Coordination
- Organ Referral Call Documentation
- Multidisciplinary Transplant Communication
- AOPO & Regulatory Compliance
- Living Donor Program Support
- Transplant Data Reporting & Case Documentation
- Professional Education & Program Development
Accomplishments
Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC)
Resident Producer – Life & Health
Inbound Marketing Certified
Social Media Certified
Certification
- Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC)
- Resident Producer – Life & Health
- Inbound Marketing Certified
- Social Media Certified
Timeline
Organ Placement Coordinator / Team Lead
Trinity Air Medical
12.2024 - 06.2025
Organ Procurement Coordinator
Donor Recovery Services
08.2023 - 09.2024
Substitute Teacher/Short-Term Substitute
Franklin Regional School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
Transplant Coordinator
Buckeye Transplant Services
09.2021 - 09.2022
Organ Procurement Coordinator
Center for Organ Recovery & Education
03.2018 - 07.2021
Clinical Manager / Manager of Respiratory
Chambersburg Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2018
Respiratory Therapist
Altoona Hospital
05.2010 - 12.2015
Associate in science (A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy
Allegheny College of Maryland
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Respiratory Care with Management Concentration
Independence University
Awards & Honors
Awarded President’s List each term, Graduated Summa Cum Laude