Kay Stevens Scholer, NP-C
Miami, FL 33131
adv9sr@r.postjobfree.com
Nursing Experience
**/****-**/**** ******** Health University Medical Center Critical Care Float Pool Responsible for patient care in various critical care departments of the hospital, working predominately in the Emergency Department and PACU. Memorial Health University Hospital is a Level One Trauma Center.
03/2008-09/2012
Savannah Plastic Surgery
Assisted physicians if needed in OR. Recovered clients after cosmetic procedures on a part-time, and after hours basis. If needed, recover clients in the facility overnight. Worked as a second job while in ARNP school and working in the Float Pool at Memorial Hospital. 06/2008-07/2009
Southeastern Orthopedic Surgery Center
Responsible for multitasking: preparing patients for surgery, recovering patients from surgery, assessment RN (in-person and phone interviews, drawing blood, and EKG’s), follow up phone calls to patients after surgery.
10/2007-06/2008
Pediatric Services of America (PSA)
Responsible for starting new Medicaid packets on patients, renewing Medicaid paperwork for specific deadlines, work with physicians to coordinate patient care, work with community sources for patient needs, visit patients in Savannah and surrounding counties for monthly patient assessments and assessing the family for specific needs, market to physician offices/hospitals, interview, hire, and supervise nurses.
05/2007-09/2007
Memorial Health University Medical Center- Paulsen Street Surgery Center Responsible for multitasking: preparing patients for surgery, recovering patients from surgery, assessment RN (inperson and phone interviews, drawing blood, and EKG’s), follow up phone calls to patients after surgery.
08/2005 – 05/2007
Memorial Health University Medical Center
RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): Responsible for recovering a wide variety of patients from anesthesia after surgery and monitor their pain status, nausea and complete care until recovered and transferred to Day surgery or to their room in ICU or the floor. Patients range from day surgery to critical care. 01/2004 – 08/2005
Memorial Health University Medical Center:
RN Medical/Surgical Intermediate Unit (MSI)/Neuro and Medical Surgical Trauma ICU Responsible for taking care of critical care patients, along with admitting, transferring, and discharging if needed. Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, multitasked while fulfilling MD orders each day, and worked as part of multidisciplinary team. Worked in Neuro ICU and Med/Surg Trauma ICU when needed.
07/2004 – 12/2004
Memorial Health University Medical Center
Patient Care Tech- (while in nursing school)
Emergency Department: Assisted the RN with taking blood pressure drawing blood, EKG’s, urine test, and transporting patients.
Education
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Masters of Science in Nursing (Adult Nurse Practitioner) – May 2012 Bachelor of Science in Nursing – December 2003
Master of Health Science (Health Promotions/Public Health)– May 1999 Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education – December 1993 Certifications
Autonomous APRN in the state of FL
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (AANP)/Registered Nurse Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Memorial Health University Medical Center critical care residency program including completion of ECCO online class (96 hours) in 2004. Clinical Practicum 720 clinical hours
Dr. Jose Rendon – Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
St. Mary’s Health Clinic – Primary Care
Gerontology 5 semester hours with 60 clinical hours Research
Fall Prevention Education:
Developed fall prevention video based on risk factors related to falls in the elderly population.
(2012)
An Analysis of Health Promotion Needs of Homeless Persons: Gathered and compiled data from surveys
and focus groups from inner city homeless shelters in Savannah, GA. (1999) Licensure
Autonomous APRN9457303
FL RN/ARNP 9457303
NPI: 164*******
DEA: MS4810253
XS4810253
Professional Organizations
*American Academy of Nurse Practitioners *Sigma Theta Tau Strengths
*Provides Whole patient care regardless of patients age
* Highly organized
* Detail oriented
* Creative and resourceful under pressure
* Excellent communication skills
* Punctual
* Exceptionally determined
Current References:
Salvatore Pace- Current CFO Road to Recovery Wellness Center, known 2+ years professionally. Phone: 786-***-**** Email: adv9sr@r.postjobfree.com Dr Edward Pearson- MD (Supervising Physician), known for 3+ years professionally. Cell Phone: 561-***-**** Office: 772-***-**** Email: adv9sr@r.postjobfree.com Adam Lundquist, Partial Owner of Road to Recovery Wellness Center, known professionally for 3+ years. Phone: 908-***-**** Email: adv9sr@r.postjobfree.com Kathy Manalis- Case Manager, Road to Recovery Wellness Center, known 2+ years professionally. Phone: 203-***-**** Email: adv9sr@r.postjobfree.com Elizabeth Lachendro- Therapist, (Clinical Supervisor in 2019), known 5 years professionally and personally. Phone: 561-***-**** Email: adv9sr@r.postjobfree.com Brooke Allen, Administrative Assistant, works directly with APRN in patient care also, known professionally for <1 year, worked very closely during this short amount of time. Phone: 812-***-**** Email: adv9sr@r.postjobfree.com Past Employment References:
*We hired Kay for her 1st NP job after graduating, helping to evaluate and manage patients in our outpatient office. She worked for me for a year and a half assuming increasing responsibility for patient management including hypertension, hyperlipidemia and systemic atherosclerosis. She was a hard worker and a team player, willing to stay late until the work was done and to pitch in wherever needed.
J. Sheppard Mondy, III, Vascular Surgeon, adv9sr@r.postjobfree.com, 912-***-****
*Kay is a knowledgeable provider. Everyone on the team enjoyed working with her. Her documentation was excellent and timely. I would recommend Kay as a Nurse Practitioner. Poppy Tansey, Nurse Practitioner, Team Lead at Matrix Medical Network, adv9sr@r.postjobfree.com, 678-***-****
*I have had the privilege of working with Kay in various positions over the years, as well as we have become close friends. She would do ANY company the satisfaction of being a competent and diligent addition to any health care team. I have nothing but positive words and praise for this wonderful practitioner.
Lauren Barthelmess, Nurse Practitioner, UrgentCare 24/7, adv9sr@r.postjobfree.com, 912-***-****