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KELSEY PODMEYER, PA-C
Phone: 904-***-****
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St. Augustine, FL 32080
EDUCATION
Baylor College of Medicine, Emergency Medicine Fellowship Houston, TX South University, Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies Savannah, GA January 2018-March 2020
University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Orlando, FL Minored in Health Sciences, Pre-Clinical track
May 2017
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Bright Futures Medallion Scholarship – University of Central Florida
• Pegasus Scholarship - University of Central Florida
• University of Central Florida Knights Writer’s Showcase, Runner up
• Dean’s List, Fall and Spring 2014-2017
• National Society of Leadership and Success, Honors award CERTIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• BLS certified – Expires 10/12/2020
• ACLS certified – Expires 11/02/2020
• American Association of Physician Assistants [AAPA] member – 2018 to present
• Georgia Association of Physician Assistants [GAPA] member – 2018 to present CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Gateway Behavioral Health Services Bloomingdale, Georgia Clinical Rotation, Behavioral Medicine [193 hours] April 8, 2019-May 10, 2019
• Participated in inpatient evaluation and management of interviews at Lakeside Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit, as well as outpatient therapy sessions at Savanah counseling for both adult and pediatric populations
East Georgia Health Care Clinic Swainsboro, Georgia Clinical Rotation, Primary Care [219 hours] May 13, 2019-June 14, 2019
• Assisted in managing chronic medical conditions in the adolescent and adult patient population, as well as performed numerous minor procedures in the outpatient clinic setting HealthyUofGA Internal Medicine Rome, Georgia
Clinical Rotation, Internal Medicine [182 hours] July 1, 2019-August 2, 2019
• Assisted in managing chronic medical conditions in the adult and geriatric patient population Coastal Carolina Emergency Room Hardeeville, South Carolina Clinical Rotation, Emergency Medicine [hours] August 5, 2019- September 6, 2019
• Assisted in managing and stabilization of acute medical conditions
• Participated in ample amount of procedures including but not limited to: catheter placement, suture techniques, incision and drainage, etc.
East Georgia Regional Medical Center Statesboro, Georgia Clinical Rotation, Women’s Health [hours] September 30,2019-November 1, 2019
• Scheduled
Savannah Children’s Heart Center Savannah, Georgia Kelsey Podmeyer - 2
Clinical Rotation, Pediatric Cardiology [hours] November 4,2019-December 6,2019
• Scheduled
Pediatric Associates of Savannah Savannah, Georgia Clinical Rotation, Pediatrics [hours] January 6,2020-February 7, 2020
• Scheduled
Novant Health UVA Prince William Medical Center Manassas, Virginia Clinical Rotation, General Surgery [hours] February 10, 2020-March 13, 2020
• Scheduled
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Optimotion Orthopedics Orlando, Florida
Medical Assistant Summer 2017
• Helped check patients in, take their vital signs, and gather their chief complaint and history
• Assisted in drawing up injections, removing staples, wound dressing changes, etc. Medical Center Radiology Group Orlando, Florida
Physician Transcriber/Extender 2016-2017
• Transcribed for various imaging studies including x-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound
• Communicated with both radiologists and attending physicians about imaging results Children’s Lung, Asthma and Sleep Specialist Orlando, Florida Medical Scribe 2015-2016
• Transcribed the encounter between provider and patient COMMUNITY SERVICE
SUPA Student Ambassadors, South University Savannah, Georgia Lead Ambassador 2018-Present
• Organized and lead a group of 25 ambassadors in scheduling Q+A sessions, campus tours, and dinners for future PA students
AMBUCS Bowling Savannah, Georgia
Volunteer 2018-Present
• Bowled on Saturday mornings from 9AM-noon with mentally and physically handicapped young adults
#TEENSQUAD, Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando, Florida Coordinator, Founder 2015-2017
• Developed and coordinated a volunteer program to assist teen patients with their needs while staying in the hospital
• Assisted in organizing special events for the teen patient census including trick-or-treating, Christmas parties, birthday parties, and graduations
• Co-coordinated the first prom dance for in-patient and out-patient teenagers, including make-up artists, prom and tuxedo rentals, and catered dinner Delta Epsilon Mu Pre-Health Fraternity Orlando, Florida Member, Volunteer Co-Chair Fall 2014-Spring 2015
• Helped bring local service opportunities to our members that support the founding principles of the fraternity that of dedication, loyalty, friendship, and support
• Participated in multiple volunteer, fundraising, and philanthropic events pertaining to the health field
Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando, Florida
Child Life Volunteer 2013-2017
• Served as a Child Life volunteer and assisted pediatric patients by attending to their non-medical needs
• Demonstrated the use of medical-attentive toys pertaining to specific illnesses Friends of Jacklyn (FOJ) Foundation Orlando, Florida Kelsey Podmeyer - 3
Southeast regional adoption coordinator, Volunteer 2012-2017
• Improved the quality of life for children battling pediatric brain tumors and other childhood cancers by providing them with a permanent support group
• Coordinated adoptions between university teams and pediatric oncology families
• Raised approximately $2,000 for the foundation and participating families through multiple fundraising events at local store fronts such as Alex and Ani and Bar Louie Medical Mission Trip Ecuador: March 7th-March 15th 2015 Medical Mission Trip Peru: March 3rd-March 13th 2016 Volunteer
• Partnered with individuals in local, poor communities through MEDLIFE to provide basic healthcare, consisting of gynecology, dentistry, general doctor, pharmacy, tooth brushing, and education stations.
• Constructed man-made projects for the community, consisting of kitchen stoves, community bathrooms, and staircases
• Working knowledge of Spanish
Camp Boggy Creek Orlando, Florida
Volunteer November 2015
• Assisted with pediatric patients battling life threatening illnesses and their families by creating a free, safe, and medically-sound camp environment
• Participated in outdoor activities with pediatric patients including archery, woodshop, horseback riding, and dance marathons
Mid-knight Mentors Orlando, Florida
Undergraduate Mentor, Treasurer 2016-2017
• Plan to provide scholarly advice to high school students whom are interested in pursuing a future career in the medical field
• Held executive board positions, Public Relations Director (Fall 2016) and Treasurer (Spring 2017) RESEARCH
GEAR Project University of Central Florida
Selected undergraduate candidate Summer 2015
• Worked with other undergraduate students to assist differing research experiments in pancreatic cancer and human metabolism
• Developed laboratory skills proficient in gel polymerization, gel electrophoresis, gel staining, gram staining, culture growth, microscopy, media differentiation Attention and Working Memory Laboratory University of Central Florida Research Assistant 2016-2017
• Use a variety of equipment such as EEG machines and eye tracking devices to study the effects of attention distractors on the working memory of our subjects and improving their cognitive function. The voluntary participants are predominantly college students SPECIAL SKILLS
• Electronic Medical Record proficiency – EclinicalWorks, CareLogic
• Well versed in operating room etiquette and sterile technique
• Proficient in suturing with both instrument tie and hand tie techniques LANGUAGES
• English: Native Language
• Spanish: Intermediate Listener, Reading and Writing; Novice Speaker REFERENCES
• Available upon request
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