Nationally-Certified Nurse Practitioner currently providing inpatient surgical urology care at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) in Dallas, Texas. Kayla graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) as valedictorian of her class. After years of bedside nursing experience, she returned to school and earned her Master of Science (MSN) from Georgetown University and now has a comprehensive background in caring for urologic and surgical patients in high-acuity hospital settings.

Before becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Kayla worked as a Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse across two Level I trauma centers. Her years at the bedside provided a unique perspective on patient advocacy and continuity of care, shaping a clinical approach grounded in holistic care, clear communication, and deep respect for the patient experience.

Outside of work, Kayla enjoys traveling, strength training, trying new cuisines and restaurants, faith-based medical volunteering, and spending time with her growing family.

Specialty Training & Education:

• Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.) – Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Magna Cum Laude
• Clarkson College (Omaha, Nebraska) – Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude, Valedictorian

Urology Experience:

• Surgical Urology Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) – Urology Clinics of North Texas (UCNT) at Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center – Dallas, Texas
• Registered Nurse (RN-BC) – Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC), Surgical Acute Unit (Urology, Colon Rectal, & Emergency General Surgery) – Dallas, Texas
• Registered Nurse (RN) – Scripps Mercy Hospital, Surgical Acute Unit (Urology & Ortho Surgery) – San Diego, California

Licensure & Board Certifications:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) – Texas Board of Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
• Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) – California Board of Registered Nursing
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) – The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB)
• Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Gerontological Nursing Certification – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)

Urology Professional Memberships:

• Society of Urologic Nurse and Associates (SUNA) member
• American Urological Association (AUA) member
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) member – Urology and Nephrology SPG

Activities:

• Volunteer at Watermark Urgent Care, Free Clinic (Dallas, Texas)