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Kayla Richardson

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General information

Location
Raleigh, NC
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Black/African

Hobbies & Interests

  • Cheerleading

Reading

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

Hi, my name is Kayla, and I am a previous Community College student transferring to North Carolina Central University in Fall 2026. I'm a pre-nursing student with a passion for improving health outcomes in underserved communities. On the weekends, I work part-time as a front desk receptionist at a nursing home and rehabilitation center. My experiences working in customer service and in a nursing home have shown me the importance of empathy, patience, and treating every person with dignity. These experiences have inspired me to pursue nursing and eventually establish a nonprofit focused on improving health education and nutrition resources in underserved communities. Outside of school, I'm committed to personal growth, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. I'm working toward building multiple streams of income while pursuing my education so I can create lasting opportunities for myself and positively impact others. Every scholarship brings me one step closer to achieving these goals and contributing to the world through healthcare.

Education

North Carolina Central University

Bachelor's degree program

2026 – 2029

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Wake Technical Community College

Associate's degree program

2024 – 2025

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Duke University
Majors of interest:
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Desired degree modality:
In-Person, Full-Time, Hybrid
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Service Ambassador

    Hospital & Health Care · Perry Creek Rehabilitation

    Jan 2026 – Present

  • Receptionist

    Hospital & Health Care · Principle LTC

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2025

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
CRNA
Work experience:
2 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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