Christine Donaghey PA-C
Reading,MA
Summary
Qualified Physician Assistant with 25 years of experience as an advanced practice provider and over 10 years in a leadership role. Adept at the management of the cardiac surgical patient. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with great communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Advanced Practice Provider - SDU/OR
Mass General Hospital
09.2014 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with the Cardiac Surgical APP Director
- Supervised a team of 20 Advanced Practice Providers who provide care of patients on the cardiac surgical step-down unit and operating room, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Mentored junior APP staff, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Coordinated daily schedules ensuring adequate coverage in the SDU and operating room.
- Assisted APP Director in interviewing and hiring of new APP staff.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced patient safety measures throughout the facility.
- Managed high acuity cases effectively while maintaining a strong focus on positive patient outcomes.
Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant
Mass General Hospital
01.1999 - Current
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic testing to confirm diagnosis and implement accurate treatment plans.
- Conducted physical examinations to assess patients' health and current condition for optimal treatment.
- Pulled chest tubes, epicardial wires, VAC dressings
- Managed arrhythmias utilizing epicardial pacemakers.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving skills when encountering complex medical cases, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to determine the most appropriate course of action for optimal patient outcomes.
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
- Performed thorough preoperative evaluations of the Cardiac Surgical patient
- Intraoperative first assist assisting, endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Chemistry
Boston University
Boston, MAMaster of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Duke University
Durham, NCSkills
- Patient Management Diagnosing and treating cardiac surgical patients Interpreting laboratory and radiology results
- Proficient in EPIC
- Endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting
- First Assist in Cardiac Surgical operations
- Wound care and suturing
- Incision and Drainage VAC dressing placements
- Lower extremity ultrasound
- Epicardial pacemaker management
- Removal of chest tubes and wires
- ACLS
Accomplishments
- Partners in Excellence Award - 2010
- MGH Distinguished Physician Assistant Award - 2021
Timeline
Lead Advanced Practice Provider - SDU/OR
Mass General Hospital
09.2014 - Current
Cardiac Surgery Physician Assistant
Mass General Hospital
01.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Chemistry
Boston University
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Duke University
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