Kylie Wead
Centennial,CO
Summary
Skilled Advanced Practice Provider with leadership experience in clinical care and expertise in software development and system administration. Specializes in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning to improve health outcomes. Communicates effectively and collaborates to enhance organizational efficiency and patient satisfaction. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and ability to master new skills independently.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Provider
Kaiser Permanente
Denver, Colorado
04.2025 - Current
- Managed care for critically ill general surgery patients, ensuring optimal recovery and health outcomes.
- Conducted patient assessments and developed comprehensive treatment plans to address individual health needs.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment protocols to enhance recovery and ensure patient safety.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for diverse disorders, optimizing patient health.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care coordination and improve patient outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery.
- Provided clinical guidance to nursing staff in complex cases.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Clinical Lead APP Denver Market-Mobile In Home Urgent/Emergent Care
DispatchHealth
Denver, CO
07.2020 - 12.2025
- Led clinical operations for mobile healthcare services, enhancing access to urgent care across multiple regions.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
- Developed and implemented clinical workflows that improved patient experience and streamlined care delivery.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient experiences across mobile healthcare services.
- Managed 60 advanced practice providers, overseeing clinical operations and performance.
- Evaluated clinical performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement.
- Collaborated with technology teams to optimize patient management systems, improving service delivery.
- Led initiatives with Dispatch Health to grow company presence and implement clinical and administrative strategies.
- Suggested new clinical practices within the company to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated communication among medical personnel, families, and stakeholders to ensure cohesive care delivery.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and plan treatments.
- Used physiologically and technologically derived data to assess urgent and emergent health conditions.
- Delivered training sessions on clinical procedures and techniques to care teams.
- Developed market strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and competitive threats.
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders to drive partnership initiatives.
- Conducted research to inform product development and promotional campaigns.
- Proposed innovative product positioning and branding strategies to enhance market reach.
- Developed comprehensive reports on market trends and insights for management review.
- Researched potential target audiences for new products or services.
Advanced Practice Provider
Greater Denver Hand And Reconstructive Surgery
Englewood, CO
07.2015 - 07.2020
- Performed and assisted in medical procedures and surgeries, including reconstructive trauma surgeries, ortho and neurosurgery assists, complex wound repair/revisions, microvascular surgery, replants, free flaps, and complex wound management.
- Directed inpatient and outpatient wound care, performing procedures and managing wound vacs to enhance patient healing.
- Performed medical interventions during inpatient rounds to address patient conditions and enhance treatment plans.
- Oversaw critical care operations, ensuring protocol adherence and enhancing patient outcomes through effective management.
- Provided care in inpatient burn ICU, assisting with patient management and treatment plans.
- Managed outpatient burn clinic operations, delivering follow-up care and treatment to optimize recovery for burn patients.
- Delivered care in inpatient pediatric ICU, monitoring critically ill children and collaborating with healthcare team.
- Facilitated scheduling collaboration with surgery departments, streamlining operational flow and coordination for surgical procedures.
Urgent Care/Occupational Medicine provider
Concentra
Centennial, CO
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Performed routine examinations and procedures for approximately 25 patients daily, ensuring timely and effective healthcare delivery.
- Prescribed medications and educated patients on treatment options while coordinating follow-up therapies to improve outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient satisfaction and optimize outpatient care.
Charge Advanced Practice Provider ED
Swedish Medical Center
Englewood, co
05.2007 - 01.2014
- Emergency medicine provider in established metropolitan and suburban emergency rooms.
- Conducted emergent and non-emergent patient examinations and procedures for 100 patients weekly, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patient needs in emergency settings, streamlining patient evaluation process.
- Led APP team to foster collaboration and support in patient care delivery, improving overall team communication.
- Develop treatment plans based on outpatient and inpatient status.
Education
Master of Medical Science -
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA08-2005
Physician Assistant Certificate -
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO08-2005
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver05-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical decision-making
- Clinical assessments
- Patient safety
- Clinical documentation
- Quality improvement
- Quality initiatives
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Epic systems
- Workflow optimization
- Performance management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Leadership development
- Operational leadership
- Healthcare trends
- Effective communication
- Stakeholder communication
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Multitasking capacity
- Time management
- Self motivation
- Effective collaboration
- Facility coordinating
- Regulatory documentation
- Professional ethics
- Facility coordinating
- Regulatory documentation
Professional Licensure And Certifications
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 09/05
- Colorado State License granted by the Colorado Medical Board of Examiners, 09/05
- Basic Life Support (BLS)-American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)-American Heart Association
- Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)
Awards
- Father Woody Scholarship, Saint Francis University, 2004
- Father Woody Scholarship, Red Rocks Community College, 2003
- Colorado Biology Scholars, Metropolitan State College of Denver, 2002
References
Available upon request
Community Outreach
- Public Medical Screenings
- 9 News Health Fair Volunteer
- The Children's Hospital at Parker
- The Family Tree
- Scholarship Interview Panel
Activities
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA)
Timeline
Advanced Practice Provider
Kaiser Permanente
04.2025 - Current
Clinical Lead APP Denver Market-Mobile In Home Urgent/Emergent Care
DispatchHealth
07.2020 - 12.2025
Advanced Practice Provider
Greater Denver Hand And Reconstructive Surgery
07.2015 - 07.2020
Urgent Care/Occupational Medicine provider
Concentra
01.2014 - 07.2015
Charge Advanced Practice Provider ED
Swedish Medical Center
05.2007 - 01.2014
Master of Medical Science -
Saint Francis University
Physician Assistant Certificate -
Red Rocks Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
Metropolitan State College of Denver