Leanne Hedges
Summary
Professional leader with experience in driving strategic initiatives and fostering effective team collaboration. Strong background in project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently. Known for adaptability, reliability, and focus on achieving impactful results. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights, optimizing processes, and mentoring teams to excel in dynamic environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director of Physician Assistant Studies
Mount St. Mary's University
08.2022 - Current
- Developed partnerships with local health care organizations to promote student access to resources at hand
- Researched best strategies for delivery of program to the respective community keeping socioeconomic and physical barriers in mind
- Recruited faculty representative of community demographics and supported course facilitation
- Wrote grants and collaborated with organizations to secure funding for program
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Assessed educational needs of students and researched clinical instruction trends to develop educational curriculum and competency tools for clinical procedures
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments regarding the physician assistant profession, and to serve as an informational resource to students
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine
BW Primary Care - Lifebridge Health
05.2013 - Current
- Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions
- Assessed and managed patient care for60 patients enrolled in medically assisted weight loss program
- Administered well-woman exams, STD screenings and family planning services
- Updated clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal continuing education, workshop attendance and literature review
- Identified alternative pain control methods to avoid use of opioids
- Used various medical technology to monitor and control patients' condition in remote telemedicine situations
- Treated patients as part of office's24-hour on-call services
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine Associates
09.2009 - 04.2013
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition
- Coordinated admissions and transfers in collaboration with supervising attending physician
- Performed laceration repair, major reduction and splinting of fractures, reduction of joints, joint aspiration, nail trephination, incision and drainage of wounds, STD screening, fluorescein staining for eye foreign bodies and corneal abrasions
Education
Doctor of Medical Science - Medical Education
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA12-2025
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Arcadia University
Christiana, DE05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
State University of New York College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05.2006
Skills
- Preventive care
- Performance assessment
- Strategic leadership
- Academic advisement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration and leadership
Certification
- NCCPA Adult Medicine
- BLS American Red Cross
Timeline
Associate Director of Physician Assistant Studies
Mount St. Mary's University
08.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine
BW Primary Care - Lifebridge Health
05.2013 - Current
Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine Associates
09.2009 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
State University of New York College at Geneseo
Doctor of Medical Science - Medical Education
University of Lynchburg
Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant Studies
Arcadia University
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