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Kade Scott

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record of hard work and experience, excelling in teamwork and collaboration. Expertise in patient care and interpersonal communication honed through diverse roles, from healthcare volunteering experiences to Spanish medical translation. Achieved significant campaign victories and advanced educational equity, showcasing organizational prowess and a commitment to community development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Appalachian Young Democrats

Young Democrats of America
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with like-minded, community-based individuals to found this group in early 2024
  • Actively recruited and promoted local candidates during the 2024 Primary and General elections in Kentucky
  • Attended statewide conferences
  • Met with local, state, and national policy-makers
  • Advocated for expanded healthcare access and affordability
  • Advocated for economic growth, support, and development in Appalachia
  • Advocated for improved public education in Kentucky

Healthcare Volunteering

Big Sandy Health Care
06.2019 - Current
  • Educated patients on disease prevention strategies and healthy lifestyle choices, empowering them to take control of their health outcomes.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure clear communication regarding treatment plans, progress updates, and discharge instructions.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by actively listening to concerns and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Led a successful initiative that allowed patients to access healthcare information + request visits remotely
  • Regularly participate in volunteer drives and special community events, notably the yearly Christmas celebrations

International Service Learning

University of Louisville
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Participated in a course with the university's International Service Learning Program which was aimed at service abroad in Belize.
  • Prepared resources and educational materials to distribute to students in several areas in Belize
  • Traveled to Belize with my classmates where we volunteered in a number of capacities. Notably, working in a local high school where I had the opportunity to connect with students about going to medical school in the US.
  • Spent time working with the Toucan Ridge Ecology and Education Society where I assisted them with ecological preservation efforts such as animal tagging and tracking.

GEMS Program

University of Louisville
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Regularly attended clinical learning sessions, including suture clinics, first-aid trainings, etc.
  • Volunteered under healthcare professionals, typically at UofL Health facilities
  • Led and completed yearly community service projects, followed by an annual presentation showcase

Spanish Medical Translator

Family Community Clinic
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted in the development of multilingual patient education materials, ensuring accessibility to vital information.
  • Updated internal databases with translated content, ensuring easy access for healthcare professionals and staff.
  • Developed glossaries of specialized medical terms unique to specific departments or physician specialties for efficient reference during translations.
  • Enhanced patient comprehension by accurately translating complex medical terminology and concepts.
  • Developed my own skills as a novice Spanish speaker to utilize further as a practicing physician

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University of Louisville
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Supported faculty members with administrative tasks including lab facilitation, updating class records, and task completion assistance.
  • Streamlined communication between students and professors by managing in-class communication and responding to email inquiries promptly.
  • Boosted students'' confidence in their abilities through continuous positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on assignments.
  • Nurtured a positive learning environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and respect for diverse opinions.

Education Commissioner's Advisory Council

Kentucky Department of Education
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Represented eastern Kentucky students on the council
  • Served as a liaison to the Commissioner of Education, Governor, and statewide education officials
  • Developed projects aimed at advancing educational equity, access, and quality.

Campaign Field Director

Kentucky Democratic Party
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Secured campaign success through effective management of volunteer recruitment
  • Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering collaboration on shared objectives.
  • Carried out door-to-door operations in rural and remote Central Appalachia (eastern Kentucky)
  • Helped candidates outperform national expectations by double-digit margins, leading to a statewide victory

Education

M.D. - Medicine

University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville, KY
05-2028

Bachelor of Arts - Biology + Chemistry

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
05-2024

Associate of Science - Biology

Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY
05-2021

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Basic Spanish
  • Student engagement teaching
  • Organization
  • Interpersonal Communication

Timeline

Appalachian Young Democrats

Young Democrats of America
01.2024 - Current

International Service Learning

University of Louisville
01.2024 - 05.2024

Spanish Medical Translator

Family Community Clinic
06.2023 - 04.2024

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University of Louisville
01.2023 - 05.2023

GEMS Program

University of Louisville
08.2021 - 05.2024

Education Commissioner's Advisory Council

Kentucky Department of Education
08.2020 - 07.2021

Campaign Field Director

Kentucky Democratic Party
07.2019 - 11.2019

Healthcare Volunteering

Big Sandy Health Care
06.2019 - Current

M.D. - Medicine

University of Louisville School of Medicine

Bachelor of Arts - Biology + Chemistry

University of Louisville

Associate of Science - Biology

Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Kade Scott