Kyla Demming, BSN, RN
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in patient care, documentation, and collaboration across disciplines. Leverages experience in healthcare settings and customer engagement to foster positive patient experiences and ensure comprehensive care delivery.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Lukes Health Memorial
Lufkin, Texas
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care addressing patients’ physical, psychological, and spiritual needs while effectively delegating tasks.
- Conducted admission and ongoing assessments of patient conditions, promptly notifying physicians of critical changes requiring intervention.
- Reassessed patients at appropriate intervals following interventions and adjusted nursing care to meet patient’s emerging and changing needs.
- Collaborated with other clinical disciplines to meet specialized patient care needs.
- Implemented patient safety initiatives and protocols.
- Ensured patient and work environment safety through diligent maintenance and adherence to safety protocols.
- Utilized Paragon EMR to accurately document comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, and vital signs.
Resident RN
St. Luke's Health Memorial
Lufkin, Texas
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Successfully completed rigorous 12-month national nurse residency program aligned with CCNE standards.
- Mastered core competencies in clinical leadership, quality outcomes, and professional role transition.
- Executed complex nursing interventions and administered high-risk medications under established quality benchmarks.
- Transitioned to independent practice while managing high-acuity patient assignments safely.
- Researched and developed evidence-based practice project targeting HAPI prevention in high-risk diabetic patients.
- Cultivated professional mentorship relationships to support long-term career advancement.
Professional Student Nurse Extern
MD Anderson
Houston, Texas
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed basic procedures including vital signs, intake and output, CVC dressing changes, and dressings to support patient care.
- Documented patient information using MD Anderson software (EPIC) to ensure accurate medical records.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral care, and nutritional needs to promote comfort and hygiene.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas12-2024
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Catheter insertion and removal
- Documentation and charting
- Infection control measures
- Patient safety protocols
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Wound care and dressing
- Blood transfusion protocols
- IV therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
Other Experience
Sales Associate / Bath & Body Works - The Woodlands, Texas 05/2023 - 12/2024
- Built a highly satisfied and loyal customer base through engagement, uncovering needs, making product recommendations, and gathering customer information to support continued engagement.
- Executed floor set changes and adjusted window displays to enhance product visibility and attract customer interest.
- Organized racks and shelves to enhance store visual appeal and strategically promote specific merchandise.
Sales Associate / LOFT - The Woodlands, Texas 11/2022 - 07/2023
- Completed opening and closing tasks, including replenishing merchandise and organizing store layout for optimal customer experience.
- Processed shipments by unpacking, steaming, and cleaning merchandise to ensure product readiness for sales floor.
- Adhered to Loss Prevention practices, identifying and reporting potential incidents to protect company assets and minimize loss.
Auxiliary Temporary Worker / Aldine ISD - Houston, Texas 05/2018 - 07/2018
- Processed bills and currency reports to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Drafted work orders in software systems to streamline project management.
- Assisted in constructing floor plans for schools in Aldine district, facilitating efficient space utilization.
- Organized files and documents for easy access.
- Functioned as a stand-in secretary
Licensing And Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas Board of Nursing, 1182992, Expires 03/28
- Basic Life Support (BLS), The American Heart Association, Expires 06/28
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ALCS), The American Heart Association, TBD
Awards
- Certificate of Completion - National Nurse Residency Program, St. Lukes Health Memorial, Lufkin, Texas, 02/2026
- Star Award, St. Lukes Health Memorial Hospital, Lufkin, Texas, 01/26
Accomplishments
- Bob and Dorothy Banks Fund, Fall 2024
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Fall 2020 - Spring 2024
Dean's List, Spring 2023
Dean's List, Fall 2022
President's List, Fall 2021
President's List, Fall 2020
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Lukes Health Memorial
02.2025 - Current
Resident RN
St. Luke's Health Memorial
02.2025 - 02.2026
Professional Student Nurse Extern
MD Anderson
05.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stephen F. Austin State University