Daphne R. Blakley, PA-C, MMSc

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Madison, Alabama 35758

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E-mail: adh6hy@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE To utilize my master's level medical training and interpersonal skills to provide a high-level skill set in the healthcare industry EDUCATION

December 2003 Emory University Physician Assistant Program- Atlanta, GA Masters of Medical Science

March 1995 University of Alabama at Birmingham- Birmingham, AL Bachelor of Science

Major: Biology

Honors in Interdisciplinary Studies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

***Please note. I have both a Alabama and Georgia Physician Assistant License September 2019-

September 2020

Physician Assistant - Pathways Adult CSU, Child/Adolescent CSU and Turner's Intensive Residential Unit

Psychiatry – Newnan and Greenville, GA

Evaluate patients, by obtaining history and physical for patients with behavioral health conditions for adult, adolescent, OB and pediatric patients Dictate notes, write orders, interpret lab values and prescribe medicine Counsel patients and provide patient education

Act as liaison between the patient and physician

Round on Adult and Child unit on weekends

Provide after hours phone coverage for both adult and child unit May 2012-

Present

Director of the Health and Wellness Ministry at Paradise Church Community Outreach - Forest Park, GA

Currently a participant of the Covid19 Task Force at Paradise Church and leader of the Healthcare committee on the task force

Supervise twenty members of the Paradise Health and Wellness Ministry Coordinate annual health fair

Speak at multiple engagements on multiple healthcare topics for the congregation and members of the community

Co-writer of play dealing with breast cancer and domestic violence Coordinate annual Worship in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Participate in annual Back to School Bash for the Forest Park Community by providing education and giving health food demonstrations involving samples of health smoothies and teaching on reading food labels

Oversee monthly senior information sessions lead by the church’s Wellness Coordinator July 2012-

Present

Physician Assistant PRN/Community Outreach Provider/Event Coordinator The Healing Community Center - Atlanta, GA

Volunteer as a physician assistant for the monthly ENT clinic since 07/2012 Coordinate annual tennis fundraiser for the past five years - raising up to 10K each year Counsel patients and provide patient education

Coordinate monthly evening clinic with specialties including, ENT, Audiology, PA-student Clinic, and Health Fairs with PA students, staff and volunteers Speak and provide counseling and education to the general population at local functions, such as health fairs, fundraising events and local churches Mentor/teach medical students, physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students and public health students

October 2018-

January 2020

Physician Assistant - Marvelous Light Consultants

Psychiatry – Decatur, GA

Evaluate patients, by obtaining history and physical for patients with behavioral health conditions for adult, adolescent, OB and pediatric patients Dictate notes, write orders, interpret lab values and prescribe medicine Counsel patients and provide patient education

Act as liaison between the patient and physician

April 2018-

January 2019

Physician Assistant at The HEALing Community Center - Family Practice – Atlanta, GA

Evaluate patients, by obtaining

history and physical for family

practice, behavioral health and pediatrics patients Dictate notes, write orders, interpret lab values and prescribe medicine Counsel patients and provide patient education

Act as liaison between the patient and physician

*Perform quality measure administrative duties for both family medicine and pediatric departments

October 2017- Traveling Physician Assistant

March 2018 Orthopedics – North Hills Orthopedics and Rehabilitation – Atlanta, Ga Obtain history and physical from acute injury patients Perform trigger point injections

Dictate notes, write orders, interpret lab values and prescribe medicine Refer patients to other specialties and the emergency room if needed Counsel patients and provide patient education

Act as a liaison between patient and physician

Supervise medical assistants

July 2012- Physician Assistant

Oct 2017 Department of Anesthesiology – Grady Health System –Internal Medicine Atlanta, GA

Obtain an extensive history and focused physical from patients for anesthesia (pre-op) Evaluate patients by obtaining history and physical Dictate notes, write orders, interpret lab values and prescribe medicine Counsel patients and provide patient education

Act as liaison between the patient and physician

Mentor/Teach PA anesthetist students in Pre-operative Medical clinic

*Actively recruited and performed preoperative history and physicals for participants involved in a gastroenterology clinical trial February 2010-

July 2012

Physician Assistant/Program Director/Staff Supervisor The HEALing Community Center - General Medicine – Atlanta, GA

*Sole Daily Adult and Pediatric Medical Provider under the direction of a supervising physician for this free clinic from November 2010-July 2011

*Assistant to the CEO and Medical Director from February 2010-July 2011

*Supervisor to all staff including back office and front office from February 2010-July 2011

*Program Director and Physician Assistant August 2011 to July 2012 Evaluate patients, including by obtaining history and physical Dictate notes, write orders, interpret lab values and prescribe medicine Counsel patients and provide patient education

Act as liaison between the patient and physician

Coordinate monthly evening clinic and monthly daily clinic with other specialties including, ENT, Audiology, PA-student Clinic, OB/GYN, Cardiology, DM clinic, Foot Clinic, etc.

Speak and provide counseling and education to the general population at local functions, such as health fairs, fundraising events and local churches Mentor/teach medical students, physician assistant students, nurse practitioner students and public health students

April 2006-- Physician Assistant and Assistant Coordinator of Transition Clinic April 2011 Georgia Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at Grady Adult and Pediatrics- Atlanta, GA

Evaluate patients by obtaining history and physical in clinic and Sickle Cell Acute Care facility

Manage, educate and counsel patients in weekly pain management clinic Counsel patient/parents and provide education on sickle cell disease complications Dictate notes and write orders

Act as liaison between the patient and physician

Coordinate a monthly clinic for adolescents with sickle cell disease transitioning into adult care

Speak and provide counseling and education to the general population at local functions, such as health fairs, fundraising events and Sickle Cell Education Day about sickle cell

Mentor/teach medical students and physician assistant students May 2005-

Dec 2009

Physician Assistant - PRN

Global Diagnostic Staffing Agency (Juvenile and Adult Correctional Facilities) Metro Atlanta

Evaluate patients by obtaining history and physical Dictate notes, write orders and prescribe medicine Counsel patients and provide patient education

Act as liaison between the patient and physician

Round on Medical Floor in detention center daily

April 2005- Physician Assistant

Nov 2005 Gastroenterology - Riverdale/Stockbridge, GA Evaluate patients by obtaining history and physical in office and hospital settings Dictate notes including progress notes, new consults, admission notes, discharge Summaries

Prescribe medicine and write orders

Counsel patients and provide patient education

Act as liaison between the patient and physician

Sept 2004- Physician Assistant Adult and Pediatrics - Temporary Assignment March 2005 Otolaryngology/Emory Clinic- Atlanta, GA Evaluate patients by obtaining history and physical on ear, nose and throat areas Obtain complete history and and physicals for new patients and pre-operative patients Dictate notes and prescribe medicine

Counsel patients and/or parents and provide patient education Obtain informed consent for surgeries and explain procedure and risk to patient Act as liaison between the patient and physician

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/LICENCES

January 2019 PALS recertification

June 2020 BCLS recertification

Sept 2020 ACLS recertification

Oct 2020 Alabama Medical Board PA License

Since Nov 2004 Georgia Medical Board PA License

Since May 2004 Nationally Board Certified Physician Assistant PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS

Member of AAPA and GAPA

Martin VB Teem Allied Health School Scholarship, Emory University Minority Presidential Scholarship, University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham Women’s Tennis Team member Honors Program Student, University of Alabama at Birmingham Richardson T. Hill Scholarship, University of Alabama at Birmingham COMMUNITY SERVICE

Current Volunteer – Provider for the Healing Community Center Current Co-organizer of Community Health Fair since 2004 Current Director of Paradise COGIC Healthcare Ministry Current Member of Paradise Church beautification and finance committee Current Member of Paradise Operation Someone Cares - outreach ministry Former Volunteer – Transition Clinic at Grady Sickle Cell Center Former Volunteer – Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia Former Co-editor of Paradise Church Quarterly Health Magazine Dec 2002 Emory University PA Program Admissions Committee Interviewer 2001-2002 Emory University PA Program Philanthropic Committee 1990-1994 Volunteer through UAB Honors Program for the Following: UAB Recycling, Eldersize at Lloyd Noland Hospital, Soup Kitchen In the community of Woodlawn, Red Cross Blood Drive, Tutor, A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club

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