Kyla Hoffer

3410 Pittwood Rd. Valrico, FL. 33596

kylahoffer@mail.usf.edu
(813) 435-8948
www.kylahofferprofessionalportfolio.weebly.com

Objective
To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse at Moffitt Cancer Center on the Blood and Marrow Transplant Unit (BMTU) and in the
Nurse Residency Program in order to provide exceptional patient care, develop as a new nurse, and positively contribute to this
hospital.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

05/06/16

Minor in Spanish Language

Honors College Student

4.0 GPA

King O'Neal Scholar and received the USF CON Academic Excellence Award and the Spirit of Nursing Award

Completed over 600 clinical hours at Morton Plant Mease hospital, Moffitt Cancer Center and in Panama

Internship

01/16-04/16

Student Nurse on the BMTU, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL

Delivered high quality nursing care to the diverse patient population undergoing a Blood and Marrow Transplant

Utilized critical thinking to prioritize patient needs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in order to
provide personalized, effective care

Completed patient assessments, medication administration, dressing changes, documentation, ADLs, I&Os, VSs and
other pertinent skills

Work Experience
Nurse Technician, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL

Delivering personalized care to multiple and diverse patients including help with ADLs, I&Os, VSs,

therapeutic communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team

Anatomy & Physiology I and II and Microbiology Tutor, USF, Tampa, FL

06/15-Current

08/13-05/16

Tutor approximately 50 students in these two courses weekly

Team Leader Chick-fil-a at Lake Brandon Village, Brandon, FL

Team member and then promoted to Team Leader in 2012

03/10-10/13

Train employees in store policies stressing professionalism and how to perform well in the fast paced environment

Work with customers to solve problems and provide an optimal experience for the customer

Supervise employees to ensure excellent customer satisfaction and maximal productivity

Extracurricular Activities
Stampede into Bull Nursing Mentorship Club, Tampa, FL

08/12-Current

Learn about the nursing field, gain practical knowledge for nursing college, and tour different nursing
related facilities such as the College of Nursing, the Simulation Lab, and hospitals in the area

Help the community through hosting drives and volunteering

USF Navigators, USF, Tampa, FL

08/12-Current

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A nondenominational Christian club that encourages students to grow in their relationship with God and help

students become leaders at USF and in the Tampa community and lead a bible study
Speaker at the Annual USF Spanish Fair

2014-2016

Delivered a bilingual speech at the Spanish Fair to showcase USF's Spanish curriculum and Study Abroad options

Study Abroad in Panama, University of Panama, Chitr, Panama

06/15-07/15

Completed the Community Health Nursing class and clinical.

Collaborated with the nursing staff and students at the University of Panama to provide patient care to underserved
populations and to gain experience delivering community health nursing

Practiced skills including STI screenings, BP screenings, patient teaching, and immunizations

Study Abroad in Spain, Malaga and Madrid, Spain

06/13-08/13

Taking multiple Spanish language and culture courses.

Exploring the Spanish culture and gaining cultural competency.

Nursing LLC, Tampa, FL

08/12-05/13
Participate in the LLC (Living Learning Community) through volunteering, learning about the future of nursing
and utilizing tutoring

Volunteer Experience
Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa, FL

Volunteered over 45 hours of serving food, cleaning, aiding clients in receiving food and clothing

01/16-Current

and serving the ministry.

USF College of Nursing B.E.A.R.S. Program, Tampa and St. Petersburg, FL

Delivered bears to hospitalized children at St. Josephs Childrens Hospital and at All Childrens Hospital

Demonstrated excellend public speaking skills on the news to advertise the event

Translator for Panamanian Nursing Students, USF, Tampa, FL

12/15

09/15

Assisted the College of Nursing staff to teach the Panamanian students skills in lab by translating instructions and

conversations from Spanish to English and vice versa.

Flu-Shot Drive, USF, Tampa, FL
Gave free influenza vaccinations to the Tampa Bay area through the College of Public Health.

2014

Patient Simulation Check-off, USF, Tampa, FL

2014, 2015
Volunteered as a simulated patient to assist Nursing students in completing their check-offs for Nursing school.

Volunteered as a mock RN during two Mega Code Simulations for ARNP students.

Mission Trips to Brazil, Curitiba and So Paulo, Brazil

2010, 2011
Brought relief such as shoes, clothes and personal hygiene items to an area that was devastated by a flood

Educated students about the negative effects of drugs through drama skits and various activities

Language
Proficient in advanced level and conversational Spanish

Scholarships Awarded
Ruth E. Gay Memorial Nursing Scholarship
USF World Scholarship
Genshaft/Greenbaum Travel Scholarship
USF Presidential Scholar
USF Honors Scholar

History of Achievement Award

Bailey Family Foundation
Myrtle Phillips Baker Memorial Scholarship
AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics
Association) Scholarship

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Florida Academic Scholars

Joe E. Newsome PTSA Scholarship