Donna M. Kilkelly, PA-C

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Education University of Nebraska Medical Center- Physician Assistant Program

Masters Completion – December, 2019

Midwestern University College of Health Sciences- Glendale, Arizona Bachelor of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies -May 2001

Lenoir-Rhyne University- Hickory, North Carolina.

Bachelor of Arts Spanish with Minor in Art– May 1990

Licensure National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Certifications Tennessee State License to Practice as a Physician Assistant

Training Integrative Health Coaching – Duke University (Foundations)

VHA VISN 9 Leadership Program

Work Experience Physician Assistant

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Department Of Surgery (May 2017- present)

Metabolic Research Coordinator – Human Studies -The Abumrad Lab

Center for Weight Loss – Medical, Surgical Weight Loss and Research

Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, and Traumatic Brain Injury

Director of Academic Education

Physician Assistant Studies- Meharry Medical College- Nashville, TN

November 1, 2016 – Present

Responsible for development of the didactic curriculum for new Physician Assistant Program. Collaborate with consultant, Medical Director and Clinical Education Director to ensure didactic portion is planned according to ARC-PA standards and NCCPA requirements as well as the goals and mission of the medical college

VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

July 2001 – September 2015 (see below)

Physician Assistant-Department of Surgery

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (VA Medical Center- Nashville)

May 2015- September 2015

Evaluate patients for surgical intervention in the area of General Surgery. Serve patients in an outpatient surgical setting, perform skin surgeries and minor outpatient proctologic surgical procedures.

Health System Specialist- Field-based Implementation Team Partner. Veterans Health Administration- Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation.

January 2013-May 2015

Consult with executive leadership teams of VA Networks and Hospitals, facility staff, Veterans and families to assist in the transformation of the healthcare system to one that is personalized, proactive, and patient-driven. Mentor integrative health coach training, conduct workshops, and facilitated listening sessions. Prepared reports to outline findings from observations and listening sessions.

Physician Assistant -VA Medical Center. Nashville, TN.

Department of Dermatology.

May 2004-January 2013

Evaluate and treat, skin conditions. Performed Cryosurgery, phototherapy, skin biopsies, as well as simple and complex excisions. Assisted Dermatology Medical Residents and Mohs Fellow in complex excisions and repairs.

Patient Centered Care Steering Committee -Chair TVHS/Member VISN 9

Lead the committee in the implementation of patient centered care modalities. Focus on increasing community involvement, addressing access to information and improving personalization of care.

Physician Assistant. Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Nashville, TN. Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Management Center. February 2003-April 2004. Manage patients with chronic pain. Perform initial history and physicals, outline plan of treatment which includes invasive procedures and pharmacological therapies, manage narcotics, perform minimally invasive procedures such as trigger point injections under the supervision of attending physician.

Physician Assistant. Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Nashville, TN. Department of Surgical Services-Urology. August 2001-February 2003

Manage patients in an outpatient Urology clinic. Scope of practice included conducting diagnostic tests, assisting in Urologic surgical procedures, managing patient care on the floor, treating and educating patients in the areas of incontinence, erectile dysfunction, prostate health, and urologic pathology.

Pre-Training Emergency Room Technician. Desert Foothills Medical Center, Scottsdale,

Work Experience Arizona. June 2000-April 2001. Part-time. Responsible for obtaining pertinent patient information including history of present illness, vitals, performing 12-lead EKG, venipuncture, urinalysis, immunizations and assisting clinician with patient care.

Bilingual Health Care Assistant. Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern Arizona. August 1998-April 1999 and June 1997-September 1997. Functioned as front and back office medical assistant in non-surgical centers, which offered Women’s Health, as well as treatment and education on STD’s and contraception.

Instructor of Medical Spanish. Midwestern University

Glendale, Arizona. Spring and Fall Quarters 1998. Developed curriculum and taught Medical Spanish to MS-I and PAS- I students.

Bilingual Prevention Specialist. - Southwest Human Development

Phoenix, Arizona. September 1997- July 1998. Worked with children, families and teachers of Head Start Program. Taught social skills to children, implemented behavior plans for the home and classroom, conducted home visits and parenting workshops.

Medical Interpreter. Catholic Social Services. Winston-Salem, North Carolina. April 1995-May 1997. Interpreted for Spanish-speaking patients at Wake Forest University’s Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatrics, Adult Medicine, and OB/GYN.

FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST to Spanish-speaking population conducting home visits to teach parents skills to help their children thrive, as well as classes on breastfeeding, immunizations, and home safety.

Teacher of English as a Second Language

Burke and Forsythe Counties, NC -January 1995-June 1996. Taught English to non-English speaking children in ages Kindergarten through Sixth Grade.

Interpreter/Translator. September 1990-June 1994. Contracted by various companies on a temporary basis to provide customer service to Spanish-speaking clients. Translated documents, correspondence, and brochures. Companies included: BarclaysAmerican Mortgage Corporation, General Instrument, and the Resolution Trust Corporation.

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