Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
Timeline
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Kyla Simons

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

BSN candidate graduating December 2026 with a 216-hour Level III NICU capstone and over five years of direct patient care experience. Experienced in neonatal assessment, infant feeding support, respiratory monitoring, and family-centered care

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Medication Technician, CNA

The Grand Senior Living
03.2025 - 2026
  • Administered medications to senior living residents following care plans and instructions.
  • Monitor residents for changes in condition and communicate observations to nursing staff and families.

Senior Capstone

University of Utah Hospital l 216 Clinical Hours
08.2026 - 12.2026
  • Delivered care for premature and medically complex neonates under
    RN/preceptor supervision, ensuring adherence to best practices and
    safety protocols.
    ● Conducted neonatal assessments, supported infant feedings, and
    monitored respiratory status and oxygen saturation to promote optimal
    health outcomes.
    ● Identified apnea, bradycardia, and desaturation events, communicating
    critical changes in patient condition to the interdisciplinary team for timely
    intervention.

CNA / Medication Technician

Beacon Crest Senior Living
01.2021 - 08.2025
  • Provided long-term resident care including ADLs, vital signs, mobility, nutrition, and medication assistance.

Patient Care Technician

LDS Hospital - Mom/Baby
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided direct care and support to postpartum patients and newborns.
  • Obtained vital signs and communicated patient needs to nursing staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

University of Utah | College of Nursing
12-2026

Skills

  • Neonatal Assessment
  • Infant Feeding Support
  • Respiratory/O2 Monitoring
  • A/B/D Recognition
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Family-Centered Care

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

  • University of Utah College of Nursing, Wellness Committee Co-Chair, 2026: Collaborated with nursing students to plan and coordinate student wellness events and initiatives.
  • University of Utah College of Nursing, Saturday Academy Volunteer, 2026
  • Veterans Home, Volunteer, 2021
  • Dominican Republic, Humanitarian Volunteer, 2022

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Depression in Young Adult Women | Community Health Project

  • Collaborated with nursing students to evaluate evidence related to depression among young adult women in Murray, Utah.

Nursing Burnout on Medical-Surgical Units | EBP Project

  • Collaborated with peers to review evidence on nursing burnout and strategies supporting nurse well-being.

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

  • BLS Provider
  • American Heart Association | Aug 2027

Timeline

Senior Capstone

University of Utah Hospital l 216 Clinical Hours
08.2026 - 12.2026

Medication Technician, CNA

The Grand Senior Living
03.2025 - 2026

Patient Care Technician

LDS Hospital - Mom/Baby
08.2023 - 04.2024

CNA / Medication Technician

Beacon Crest Senior Living
01.2021 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

University of Utah | College of Nursing
Kyla Simons