Donna Blaney
Niagara Falls
Summary
A dedicated health care leader with a passion to ensure residents of the Niagara Region are able to receive the best care possible. Current chair of our Niagara Practitioner's Health Alliance representing our region's physicians, PAs, NPs and midwives. Proven forward thinker and pioneer as a member of one of Canada's first graduating classes of civilian physician assistants. A passion for collaborative team based health care delivery. Takes pride in setting and being accountable for relevant goals and objectives. Seeking to lead the team through the current primary care crisis to come out stronger and dynamic in the care of our patients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Niagara North Family Health Team
08.2010 - Current
- Provide direct, patient centered care for patients of the Niagara North FHT across the life span.
- Order and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary health practitioners as needed to provide optimal patient care.
- Optimize time management skills to to provide timely care whenever possible and diminish wait times.
- Participate in ongoing continuing medical education activities to remain current on clinical advancements, applying new knowledge to improve patient care and maintain clinical competencies.
Physician Assistant Clinical Preceptor
McMaster University
09.2021 - Current
- Clinical preceptor for McMaster Physician Assistant Education Program PC clinical clerks during their degree.
- Supervise and teach clerks for a 12 week family medicine core clinical rotation.
- Ensure clerks reach a designated level of competence to be able to function independently in a team based primary care environment.
- Ensure clerks can take a thorough patient history and physical exam to determine next steps in patient care.
- Provide a safe and motivating learning environment.
Assistant Manager
Niagara Clifton Group
06.2005 - 01.2010
- Under the General Manager of Attractions over saw the daily operations of 6 fast paced tourist attractions.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels ranging from 20-40+ varying by season.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, disciplinary action when warranted up to and including terminations.
- Over saw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, profit and loss summaries etc
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage while minding labour costs.
Attractions Supervisor
Niagara Clifton Group
06.2001 - 06.2005
- Managed daily operations of attractions, ensuring smooth functioning and adequate staffing.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues quickly to maintain positive guest relations.
- Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON08.2010
Master of Science - Infection And Immunity (not Completed)
McMaster University
Hamilton, ONBachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON06.2005
Skills
- Excellent communicator
- Motivational leader
- Innovative thinker
- Strategic Planning
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Physician Assistant Clinical Preceptor
McMaster University
09.2021 - Current
Physician Assistant
Niagara North Family Health Team
08.2010 - Current
Assistant Manager
Niagara Clifton Group
06.2005 - 01.2010
Attractions Supervisor
Niagara Clifton Group
06.2001 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
McMaster University
Master of Science - Infection And Immunity (not Completed)
McMaster University
Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences
Queen’s University
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