Physician Assistant

Kelly Dayhoff MMSc., PA-C, RN

561-***-**** **** Canton Street Orlando, FL 32803 ***********@*****.***

Education

Nova Southeastern University (NSU): Orlando, Florida

Master’s of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Master’s GPA 3.87, Highest Honors May 2015 – August 2017

University of Miami (UM): Coral Gables, Florida

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nursing GPA 3.81, Magna Cum Laude May 2011- May 2012

University of Florida (UF): Gainesville, Florida

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Upper Division GPA 3.51 August 2006 -May 2010

Licensures

(PA) Physician Assistant License State of Florida - PA9110773 January 2020

Prescribing License State of Florida – PAX000014071 January 2020

(RN) Registered Nurse License State of Florida - RN9344781 April 2018

(CNA) Certification for Nursing Assistant State of Florida – CNA222035 May 2012

Medical Certifications

(NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants ID - 1148608 September 2027

(FCCS) Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course August 2021

(ATLS) Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification July 2021

(ACLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification July 2018

(PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification July 2018

(BLS) Basic Life Support Certification July 2018

(NIHSS) National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification February 2018

Nursing Certifications

(CEN) Certified Emergency Nurse Certification March 2018

(TNCC) Trauma Nursing Core Course Certification October 2017

(ENPC) Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course Certification August 2018

(GENE) Geriatric Emergency Nursing Education Certification September 2018

Implanted Port Access Certification/CVAV Validation March 2019

Intraosseous (IO) Certification August 2019

Professional Memberships

(AAPA) American Academy of Physician Assistants Since 2015

(FAPA) Florida Academy of Physician Assistants Since 2015

(ENA) Emergency Nurse’s Association Since 2013

Physician Assistant Rotation Experience

oGeneral Surgery/Trauma/Critical Care: Lakeland Regional Surgical Assoc. Lakeland Regional Medical Center

oEmergency Room Rotation: EmCare, Inc. Emergency Services Central FL Regional Medical Center

oEmergency Room Rotation Emergency Physicians of Central FL, LLP Orlando Health: South Lake Hospital

oInternal Medicine Rotation: Central Florida Inpatient Medicine Florida Hospital: Orlando

oFamily Medicine Rotation: Maxwell Medical Group 2 Outpatient Clinics

oPediatric Rotation: Dr. Caron Pediatrics 2 Outpatient Clinics

oOB/GYN Rotation: Hunter’s Creek Women’s Health 5 Outpatient Clinics

oDermatology Rotation: Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery 1 Outpatient Clinic

oBehavioral Medicine Rotation: Coastal Mental Health Group 5 Outpatient Clinics

Nursing Clinical Experience

oRegistered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department Florida Hospital: Winter Park Memorial

oRN Student Intern Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) University of Miami Hospital

oCertified Nurse Assistant Acute Rehab & Long Term Care (LTC) Facility Jupiter Medical Center, Pavilion

Research Experience

oResearch Assistant Weight Management Laboratory UF: Clinical Health & Psychology Dept.

oResearch Assistant Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Alzheimer’s Disease Lab UF: McKnight Brain Institute

Physician Assistant Rotation Experience

General Surgery/Trauma/Critical Care Rotation: Lakeland Regional Surgical Assoc. Lakeland Regional Med. Center

Full Time Position, 250 hours In Lakeland, FL

Preceptor: Dr. Ward Wall Jr. May 8th, 2017 – June 16th, 2017

Participated in General Surgery, Trauma, and Critical Care Services at a Level II Trauma Center

Only 1 of 2 PA students selected to participate in this respected rotation

Developed exceptional assessment skills, fast learning/adapting abilities, outstanding patient advocacy practices, and dedication to other team members

General Surgery Services:

oAssisted the Attending Physician in the operating room (OR) as the First or Second Assist on over 90 general surgery and trauma cases (emergent exploratory laparotomies, emergent thoracotomies, splenic/liver embolizations, laparoscopic appendectomies/cholecystectomies, colectomies/colon resections, hernia repairs, esophageal variceal repair, lymph node removals, endoscopies/colonoscopies, surgical debridements, etc.)

oParticipated in specialized surgical cases, including: Organ Harvests, VATS, CABG, craniotomy w/evacuation, ORIFs, thyroidectomies, maxillofacial surgeries, wound vac insertions, etc.

oPre-op: Provided patient education on pre, intra, and post-op care, ordered appropriate pre-op clearance testing

oIntra-op: Positioned patients and applied immobilization devices, applied appropriate skin preparations, administered local anesthetics, performed surgical exposure, surgical dissections, and layer closure of wounds.

oPost-op: Rounded daily on all surgical inpatients, wrote daily post-op notes, evaluated all surgical wounds daily, provided wound care, monitored for all post-op complications, and managed pain appropriately.

oManaged bridge therapy for Coumadin pre & post-op

oConducted appropriate DVT and GI prophylaxis on all perioperative patients

Trauma Services:

oParticipated in daily Trauma Alerts/Trauma Codes in the Trauma Bay of the Emergency Department (ED)

oFacilitated immediate resuscitation and stabilization of all trauma patients in Trauma Bay

oPerformed primary and secondary surveys, fast exams, massive transfusion protocols, and evaluation of imaging (x-rays/CT’s) for trauma alert patients

oAssisted with insertions of chest tubes and endotracheal intubations in Trauma Bay

oRounded daily on all trauma patients in Trauma ICU (TICU), Trauma Step Down Unit (M3) & Trauma Floor (5E)

Critical Care Services

oAttended grand rounds all patients in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU) weekly

oAssisted with insertion and management of central lines, arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters, temporary pacemakers, intraventricular shunts, etc.

oIndependently inserted tracheotomy tubes, PEG tubes, and Interosseous lines.

oAided with several bronchoscopies

oSupported airway management including bag and mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation/extubation, repositioning of endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy management,

oFamiliar with various ventilator settings and management including APRV, SIMV, ACV, PCV, PRVC and ventilator parameters for weaning off the ventilator

oResponded to calls by rapid response and helped direct cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures as recommended by ACLS: administration of life support drugs, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, CPR, etc.

oFormulated and implemented treatment plans for acute illness management and multi-system organ failure

oAssessed patients for changes in status and instituted appropriate interventions, including emergency interventions to stabilize patient when necessary

Internal Medicine Rotation: Central Florida Inpatient Medicine Florida Hospital: Orlando

Full Time Position, 225 hours In Orlando, FL

Preceptor: Dr. David Chatfield October 3rd, 2016 – November 11th, 2016

Managed & cared for wide range of inpatients – patients on Med-Surg, Med-Tele, PCU/Step Down, Oncology, & ICU units

Autonomously performed daily rounds and reviewed medical records of all patients of the attending physician

Independently obtained detailed History and Physical Exams on all inpatients

Under the supervision of the attending, ordered, interpreted, & performed all appropriate diagnostic tests necessary for the evaluation of each patient (labs, EKG’s, radiology, etc.)

Developed appropriate diagnoses, treatment plans, and consulted specialists as appropriate.

Managed acute and chronic illness of various types

Wrote daily progress notes on patient charts indicating patient status & other treatments or procedures needed

Provided patient education on health promotion & maintenance upon discharge

Collaborated w/interdisciplinary teams & managers to assist w/evaluation of programs, services, & discharge goals

Practiced at speaking with patients and family members about end of life care in such a way as to encourage confidence and ease of communication

Emergency Room (ER) Rotation: EmCare, Inc. Emergency Services Central Florida Regional Medical Center

Full Time Position, 250 hours In Sanford, FL

Preceptor: Keith Yattaw, PA-C August 22nd, 2016 – September 30th, 2016

Managed 15-30 high acuity patients a day in a high volume, Level II Trauma Center

Participated in daily Trauma Alerts/Trauma Codes & facilitated immediate resuscitation & stabilization of patients

Provided emergent evaluations, testing, treatment, disposition planning and education for pediatric, adult, and geriatric ER patients

Proficient in laceration repair/suturing and in wound management (irrigation, drainage, debridement, closure, drain insertion, and dressing changes)

Practiced in performing various types of blocks: digital blocks, dental blocks, local anesthesia, etc.

Competent in incision and drainage procedures

Accomplished in performing eye exams with flourescein stains, woods lamps, eyelid eversion, etc.

Assisted with numerous lumbar punctures

Capable of using various EMR software programs (Cerner, EPIC, etc.) for documentation

Emergency Room (ER) Rotation: Emergency Physicians of Central FL, LLP Orlando Health: South Lake Hospital

Full Time Position, 175 hours Clermont, FL

Preceptor: Kevin Stapleton, PA-C July 24th, 2017 – August 18th, 2017

oManaged 15-30 high acuity patients a day

oSkillful in reading & interpreting ECG strips, performing NIHSS exams & implementing ACLS & Stroke Emergency guidelines as necessary.

oExperienced in caring for emergent patients: Cardiac, Respiratory, Trauma, Pediatric, ENT, GI/GU, OB, Ortho, Psych, etc.

oTrained in orthopedic procedures: splint & cast application or removal, closed reductions, etc.

oExperienced at administering joint injections & aspirations

oKnowledgeable at foreign body removal from various locations

oPerformed several digital rectal exams and hemoccult readings

oCapable of using various EMR software programs (Cerner, EPIC, etc.) for documentation

Family Medicine Rotation: Maxwell Medical Group 2 Outpatient Clinics

Full Time Position, 225 hours In Sebring, FL

Preceptor: Dr. Marvin Maxwell February 13th, 2017 – March 24th, 2017

Provided Primary Care to all Adults and Geriatric Patients (ages 18 – 105 years old)

Skillful at chronic disease management such as Diabetes Mellitus, Asthma/COPD, HTN, Hyperlipidemia, etc.

Proficient in health maintenance screenings/promotion; such as Mammograms, DexaScans, Colonoscopies, etc.

Pediatric Rotation: Dr. Caron Pediatrics 2 Outpatient Clinics

Full Time Position, 225 hours In Orlando, FL and Kissimmee, FL

Preceptor: Dr. Raymond Caron June 19th, 2017 – July 21st, 2017

Competent in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of all ages groups (0-18 years old)

Knowledgeable in growth and development unique to all age groups (0-18 years old)

Proficient at administering vaccines per CDC’s recommended schedule

OB/GYN Rotation: Hunter’s Creek Women’s Health 5 Outpatient Clinics

Full Time Position, 225 hours In Kissimmee, FL

Preceptor: Dr. Michael DeNardis January 2nd, 2017 – February 10th, 2017

Independently performed numerous pelvic exams, PAP smears and Colposcopies

Experienced in performing other birth control procedures (IUD placement/removal, etc.)

Assisted with Dilation and Curettage, Hysteroscopies, and other OB/GYN procedures

Helped in several circumcisions of newborn boys

Performed vaginal deliveries at Osceola Regional Medical Center and Florida Hospital: Celebration

Aided with several caesarian sections at Osceola Regional Medical Center and Florida Hospital: Celebration

Dermatology Rotation: Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery 1 Outpatient Clinic

Full Time Position, 225 hours In Winter Park, FL

Preceptor: Amber Blair, PA-C March 27th, 2017 – May 5th, 2017

Proficient at performing punch, shave, and fine needle biopsies

Skillful at performing Cryotherapy and other dermatologic procedures

Knowledgeable in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of dermatological conditions and rashes

Behavioral Medicine Rotation: Coastal Mental Health Group 5 Outpatient Clinics

Full Time Position, 225 hours In Orange City, FL; Lake Mary, FL; Leesburg, FL; Palm Bay, FL; & Rockledge, FL

Preceptor: Dr. Christine Grissom November 14th, 2016 – December 23rd, 2016

Familiar with many mental disorders and psychotherapies

Knowledgeable on psychiatric medications: medications: antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, etc

Nursing Clinical Experience

Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Department Florida Hospital: Winter Park Memorial Hospital

Full-Time Position, Paid, 36-60 hours/week In Winter Park, Florida

Medical Director: Dr. Lenny Cisneros Nursing Director: Kathleen Kennybrook MSN, RN Assistant Medical Director: Dr. David Sarkarati July 2012 – Present

1 of over 2,000 competitive applicants selected to join Florida Hospital's prestigious & coveted Emergency Department Nurse Internship Program (EDNIP). EDNIP automatically leads to Full Time Position as Staff RN.

Effectively & efficiently manages 4-8 emergent patients at once, & 16-30 patients total per 12-hour shift.

Triage certified & experienced in rapid assessment of patient acuity levels and recognition of emergent patients.

Has proficiency in initiating and implementing Emergent Standing Protocols and standard ACLS/PALS interventions for life threatening situations (cardiac arrest, respiratory failure) when Attending Physician is not immediately present.

Experienced in preordering pertinent labs/diagnostics tests when applicable

Familiarity in working with different Attending Physicians in the Emergency Department (and other Specialist Consults) and adapting to each Physician’s style of practicing medicine

Skillful at starting IV’s, inserting Foleys, & NG tubes

Accomplished at accessing & caring for various Central Lines (A-lines, Ports, CVACs, Midlines).

1 of 10 RNs picked by management to act as Lead Nurse to facilitate flow & movement of patients through ED

1 of only 6 staff RN’s selected by leadership to be a mentor to new graduate RN's during EDNIP program.

1 of 7 Staff RN’s chosen by management to sit on the Magnet Board committee for WPMH to assist the hospital in reaching Magnet Status

Participant on the Sepsis auditing & research committee; Heavily involved in the development of a new Standard Protocol for Septic patients in the Emergency Department that will now be implemented in all 7 sister campuses of Florida Hospital

Recognized by peers in annual evaluations as Role Model of Excellence for Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, and Teamwork on numerous occasions.

Consistent history of positive patient feedback highlighted by compliments in letters sent to WPMH

Student Registered Nurse (RN) in Neurosurgical ICU University of Miami Hospital

Part-Time Position, Unpaid, 24 hours/week In Miami, FL

Preceptor: Erick Zarabozo, BSN, RN March 2012 – May 2012

Final Nursing Internship/Student Practicum - 12-hour shifts, 2 days/week

1 of 8 students (top 12% of class) selected among entire UM Nursing Cohort to participate in the prestigious UMH Internship Program, the only internship with full 12-hour shifts (all others are 8-hour shifts)

Efficiently executed full Neurological Assessments with continuous Neurological monitoring.

Implemented care for post-op craniotomy patients

Carried out precautions for preventing increased ICP (HOB elevation, body alignment, CO2 monitoring, etc.)

Successfully monitored/managed ICP monitoring devices and CSF drainage systems (Intraventricular Catheters, Epidural Monitors, Cerebral Shunts, External Ventricular Drains, etc.)

Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) in Acute Rehab. & LTC Facility Jupiter Medical Center, Pavilion

Full-Time Position, Paid, 40-48 hours/week In Jupiter, FL

Director of Nursing: Linda Nelson, BSN, RN May 2010-May 2011

Only new-hire CNA to be hired full-time status (in spite of major hospital budget cuts; all other hired were per-diem status

1 of 5 CNA’s (including CNA’s who have been there long-term) to be promoted to hold a permanent spot on the rehab unit due to special request from RN’s working on that unit

Consistent history of positive patient feedback highlighted by compliments in letters sent to Facility

Took and recorded patient vital signs and urinary intake/output,

Provided ADL care, such as bathing, dressing, feeding, oral care, perineal/catheter care, etc.

Assisted patients in active/passive range of motion exercises, in transferring, walking, and turning Q2H.

Experienced in transferring patients with a Hoyer lift and Standing lift

Proficiently positioned patients in proper body alignment during hip, knee, shoulder, etc. surgical post-op period

Initiated and Implemented the use of CPM machines

Competent with working with various orthopedic injuries and cared for patients in Traction (skeletal and skin)

Research Experience

Research Assistant in Weight Management Lab. University of Florida Clinical & Health Psych. Dept. Part-Time Position, Paid, 18-20 hours/week. In Gainesville, FL.

Advisors: Dr. Michael Perri & Dr. Kristina von-Castel Roberts January 2008-May 2010

Analyzed the effects of behavior modification techniques on overall health status and weight loss

Evaluated participant eligibility by traveling to 8 different rural counties surrounding Gainesville, FL for in person assessment screenings

Only student selected among 20 other undergraduates to obtain Informed Consent of over 400 participants

Only student chosen by medical director to collect anthropometric measurements of over 300 participants

Analyzed 20 different medical, psychological, & clinical questionnaires of over 600 participants

Facilitated physical activity tasks of over 600 participants

Performed exit and exclusionary interviews of over 600 participants

Responsible for tracking medical, psychological, & nutritional progress of over 200 participants during 2,4,6,12, & 24 month assessment visits

Assisted in teaching participants about health education during treatment sessions of program

Only student chosen to effectively train 15 new undergraduate students which led to the production of a new written protocol as part of the overall study protocol for future undergraduate students.

Research Assistant in Molecular Mechanisms Underlying University of Florida College of Medicine:

Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Lab. McKnight Brain Institute

Part-Time Position, Unpaid, 8-10 hours/week. In Gainesville, FL

Advisor: Dr. David Borchelt January 2007- January 2008

Analyzed the effects of various proteins injected into the cerebral tissue of rats inflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease

Performed Polymerase Chain Reactions, electrophoresis, and genotyping on transgenic mice from various studies

Utilized vectors for cloning purposes in mice and bacteria

Aided in the inspection, determination, and euthanization of mice with Alzheimer’s disease

Conducted preservation and harvesting of brain and spinal cord tissue from euthanized mice

Facilitated tissue fixation of the transgenic mice and staining of tissues

Publications:

Co-Edited: 2017

oDayhoff, Kelly, In Gunder McClary, L.M. Essentials of Medical Genetics for Healthcare Providers and Nursing. J and B Learning, Sudbury, MA. 2017. (IN PRESS).

Volunteer Experience

Member of PA Student Community Volunteer Group at Nova Southeastern University 2015-Present

Heart Walk Fundraiser every year with Florida Hospital ER Team 2012 - Present

Lite the Night Fundraiser every year with Florida Hospital ER Team 2012 - Present

Member of RN Student Community Service Club at University of Miami 2011 – 2012

Volunteer at Shands at AGH Hospital, 4 hours/week in Gainesville, FL 2008 – 2010

Volunteer at Baby Gator Daycare Center, 3 hours/week in Gainesville, FL 2006 – 2008

Arts Camp Counselor at Dreyfoos High School of the Arts, 30 hours/week Summers 03-07

Leadership Positions

Pi Alpha Physician Assistant Honor Society at Nova Southeastern University Orlando, FL 2017-Present

Nova Southeastern University’s Alpha Eta Honor Society Orlando, FL (1 of top 10 students in PA class) 2017-Present

Secretary of Nurse Practice Council (NPC) at Florida Hospital, ER 2014-2017

Member of Magnet Status Committee at Florida Hospital 2014-2017

Representative of Sepsis Audit and Research Committee at Florida Hospital 2013-2017

Mentor to new graduate RN's during EDNIP program at Florida Hospital 2013 - 2017

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society at UM Miami, FL (top 15% of all Nursing Students) 2012 - Present

Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society at UF in Gainesville, FL 2008 - Present

Awards and Special Skills

Received Highest Honors for Master’s of Medical Science Program in PA Studies at Nova Southeastern University (NSU)

Placed on NSU’s Chancellor’s List (top 5% of respective class year) every semester during Master’s Program in PA Studies

1 of only 3 RN’s in the entire Emergency Department to obtain Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Certification

Received Magna Cum Laude Honors during Accelerated Bachelor’s of Science Nursing Program at the University of Miami

Placed on Dean’s List Every Semester during Accelerated Bachelor’s of Science Nursing Program at the UM

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship award every year during undergraduate education

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