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Kenz always knew she wanted to work at Renown and in healthcare. As a kid, she pictured herself becoming a heart surgeon. But when she turned 21 and started researching career paths, she discovered a world of possibilities in healthcare. She found several entry points into the hospital setting and applied for three jobs at once: Patient Access Representative, Unit Clerk in the emergency room (ER) and Unit Clerk in the operating room (OR). She got all three offers. “They told me, ‘You get to pick,’” Kenz said. She chose the OR. That decision, made early in her career, became the start of a path that would eventually place her at the center of the surgical team, doing work that directly changes patients’ lives.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year, we want to focus on a topic that doesn't receive enough attention: mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

In honor of National Nurses Month, we’re continuing to highlight the nurses who make an impact across Renown Health. This week, we’re featuring Kayla, a telemetry (Tele) nurse whose role spans bedside care, education and team support. She shares more about her path into nursing, what her role looks like today and what continues to motivate her in this Q+A.