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Kayla Parkinson BSBA, BSN, RN has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Kayla is currently serving as the Health and Wellness Director at Bickford Senior Living since September 2021. Prior to this, Kayla held various roles at ProMedica, starting as an RN Nurse Supervisor from August 2016 to January 2020. Kayla then progressed to become the Unit Manager - Skilled Nursing & Rehab - Director of Care Delivery from January 2020 to September 2021. Before joining ProMedica, Kayla worked as a Care Specialist at Genesis Health System from August 2012 to September 2016. Their career began at Coventry Health Care, an Aetna Company, where they served as the Director of Resident Services from May 2007 to August 2012.

Kayla Parkinson has a Master's Degree in Nursing Science from Chamberlain University, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Science, also from Chamberlain University. Kayla holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Organizational Leadership from Northern Illinois University. Kayla also has an Associate of Science in Nursing Practice and a Practical Nursing Diploma from Eastern Iowa Community College.

Moreover, Kayla has obtained certification as a Registered Nurse from the Iowa Board of Nursing. Additionally, they completed the Foundation Leadership Course at the Stagen Leadership Academy in August 2023.