Physician Assistant Medical

Jean T. Donati, PA-C

Rosedale, MD ***** 410-***-**** **********@*******.*** linkedin.com/in/jean-donati

Summary

I bring 28 years of clinical experience in medicine with a variety of certifications, expertise and skills managing all aspects of patient care. Caring and considerate professional with the ability to work independently and collaborate well with teams. Areas of expertise include orthopedic surgery, adult neurology, primary/urgent care, occupational medicine, workers’ compensation, internal medicine, general and thoracic surgery and general family medicine. I hold a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and have experience in owning and operating a clinical practice.

Professional Experience

Physician Assistant, Orthopedics GBMC Towson, MD October 2019 to July 2020

Worked alongside Orthopedic Surgeon in the clinic evaluating, diagnosing and treating new and follow-up patients with general orthopedic conditions. Specialized in hip and knee arthritis including preoperative and post-operative management of joint replacements. Completed knee and hip joint injections as well as knee aspirations as needed. Participated in walk in clinic to ensure timely care of all urgent orthopedic injuries. Completed trauma consults in the hospital and Emergency Room. Worked collaboratively with physicians, surgeons and medical house staff. Completed daily rounds on patients and worked one-on-one with primary surgeon. Completed patient paperwork and returned patient calls in a timely manner. Assisted with templating for hip and knee replacements and assured preoperative patients’ needs were medically managed prior to surgery. Surgical assist in hip and knee replacement surgery.

Physician Assistant, Neurology Steven L. Strauss, MD. Rosedale, MD September 2017 to February 2019

Diagnosed, treated, and clinically managed medical conditions in a general neurology outpatient medical setting. Evaluated lab reports and testing and determined appropriate changes to medical treatments. Provided patient education. Performed peer-to-peer reviews for medication and testing prior authorizations. Completed FLMA and disability forms within 24 hours. Upheld company vision of excellence, integrity and personalized patient care.

Reduced supervising physician’s paperwork and phone messages by 50-70%.

Increased available patient appointments by 50% thereby increasing office revenue.

Physician Assistant, Neurology Bruce Rabin MD., Ph.D. Lutherville, MD March 2017 to May 2017

Outpatient Neurology

Diagnosed, treated, and clinically managed patients in a general neurology outpatient medical practice. Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary. Temporary position.

Physician Assistant, Occupational Health MRAS Middle River, MD June 2016 to January 2017

Solo On-Site Occupational Health

Managed patient care to include occupational injuries, annual OSHA screening physicals and urgent care visits in a primary care/occupational health medical facility. Enhanced development, initiation, and revision of policies to guarantee operations followed occupational medicine and OSHA regulatory standards. Helped establish and monitor quality-of-care review procedures. Prepared and led technical on-site workplace safety assessments. Supervised 7 clinical and support staff while maintaining morale and efficiency. Performed blood pressure and diabetes monitoring. Care of common medical conditions.

Completed hundreds of mandatory OSHA screening physicals prior to established deadline.

Decreased number of work-related employee injuries and lost workdays by 50%.

Physician Assistant Medstar Franklin Square Hospital Baltimore, MD January 2016 to May 2016

In-Patient Gastroenterology

Diagnosed and treated gastrointestinal diseases, performed medical consults, follow-ups and rounding on hospital patients. Administered testing, analyzed test results and analyzed diagnostic images. Tracked patient progress and re-evaluated treatments. Patient education to include diet, hygiene, disease- prevention and management. Managed post-operative care for up to 30 patients until discharge.

Increased revenue for hospital by providing detailed in-patient follow-ups and consultations.

Physician Assistant Medstar Franklin Square Hospital Baltimore, MD July 2014 to October 2015

Surgery--Pre-Admission Testing

Conducted comprehensive medical examinations and reviewed medical records for pre-admission testing for surgical candidates. Determined anesthesia risk-benefit analysis. Arranged, completed and reviewed results of diagnostic testing. Collaborated with nurses, assistants, specialists, and other medical personnel. Received Letter of Recognition and $9k bonus for Professional Contributions, 2015.

Received Letter of Recognition and $9,000 Bonus for Professional Contributions, 2015.

Physician Assistant Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital Baltimore, MD June 2008 to July 2014

Employee Health and Safety

Performed employee health assessments. Evaluated and treated workers’ compensation injuries including suturing, foreign-body removal and blood draw. Liaison between employer, employees, physicians and insurers on management of work-related injuries. Data collection and analysis. Completed yearly OSHA regulatory reporting and statistical data analysis. Enhanced safety and injury prevention with hospital safety division. Developed and facilitated Transitional Duty Program and Database Log to enhance cost control. Helped design and manage Bloodborne Pathogen Program with staff nurse. Prepared and led annual seasonal influenza vaccination program including tracking and compliance. Led hospital prevention and training in health issues, health promotions and health education with EHS team, nurse and affiliate. Served as interim office manager for approximately one year.

Earned Certificate of Recognition for lowering lost/restricted workdays due to injuries by 50%.

Received Certificate of Appreciation Project Impact Team, 2012.

Stellar Performance Award, 2010.

Award for Teamwork and Commitment to Customers & Commitment to High Performing Team, 2009.

Additional Physician Assistant Experience

Occupational Medicine/Urgent care Maryland State Police Reisterstown, MD 2000-2006

Internal Medicine/Urgent Care Johns Hopkins Bayview Physicians Dundalk, MD 1993-1997

Occupational Medicine Baltimore Industrial Medical Center Arbutus, MD 1995-1996

Surgical Physician Assistant Johns Hopkins Bayview Baltimore, MD 1993-1995

Internal Medicine/Urgent Care Johns Hopkins Health System Dundalk, MD 1992-1993

Education

Associate of Arts Physician Assistant Community College of Baltimore County Essex, MD

Bachelor of Arts Music/Biology Trinity Washington University Washington, DC

Masters in Acupuncture Traditional Acupuncture Institute Laurel, MD

License and Certifications

Maryland PA License C001451

NCCPA Certification 1024434 Expires 6/2021

BLS for Health Care Providers CPR Certification (Basic Life Support) Expires 7/2022

ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Expires 7/2022

NIOSH Spirometry Certified Expires 12/2021

Maryland Board of Physician Approval for Advanced Procedures: Approved 3/2020

Hip and Knee Injections and Knee Arthrocentesis

Recent Courses

Certificate in COVID Investigation Community College of Baltimore County 5/2020

Certificate in COVID 19 Tracing Johns Hopkins University 5/2020

Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials Johns Hopkins University 4/2020

Industry Knowledge and Technical Skills

OSHA regulatory standards, Workers Compensation law and standards, FMLA law, HIPAA regulations, JCAHO and Centers for Disease Control regulations.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software including Epic, Centricity, E-Clinical Works, Cerner and Medical Mastermind. Computer Knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheet, Data analysis, Power Point, Outlook

References Available on Request

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