Yolonda Freeman-Hildreth, PA-C, MBA

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

SUMMARY

Highly competent, motivated, and compassionate educator, also a lifelong learner. Background includes classroom instruction, clinical practice and behavioral research focused on Type 2 diabetes adherence. Extremely focused with a passion for empowering and inspiring students to achieve their goals. Engage superior communication and interpersonal skills as a mentor and role model, while fostering cognitive and emotional growth. Thrive in challenging, fast-paced environments, and excels at prioritizing tasks. Research interests includes Type 2 diabetes adherence and self-management.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Process Improvements | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Classroom Instruction | Partnership & Relationship Building Student Supervision | Creative Thinking & Problem Solving | Item Writing | Goal Setting | Clinical & Operational Indicators | Microsoft Office Suite | Lean Six Sigma | Coaching & Mentoring | Quantitative & Qualitative Research | Data & Metrics Analysis

Education

Doctorate in Management (PhD), Weatherhead School of Management (Expected 2019)

CASE WESTERN UNIVERSITY, Cleveland, OH

Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2014

Northwood University, Midland, MI

Master of Science (MS) in Physician Assistant Studies, 2003

University of Detroit-MERCY, DetroitMI

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 1998

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

certifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt & Black Belt (2015)

NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Fundamental Critical Care Support Certification (2014–2018)

ACLS & BLS (current)

CAREER HISTORY

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT-MERCY, Detroit MI8/2017-Present

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM

Primary responsibilities provide education to PA students through lecturingand clinical skills assessment. Evaluation of students performance of histories and physicals, patient management, and documentation; Prepare lecture content based upon ARC-PA standards and the NCCPA blueprint for the PANCE;Assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the didactic curriculum; Evaluate and advise didactic students; Participate in the Student Progress Committee, Admissions Committee, Accreditation Preparation Committee, and Curriculum Committee; Develop and maintain syllabi consistent with ARC-PA standards.

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  • Reviewing student performance at regular intervals and maintain student records
  • Advise students
  • Participate in student recruitment and selection
  • Reporting final grades at the designated time
  • Teaching, instructing, evaluating, remediating, and counseling students
  • Examination Administration
  • Engage in scholarly activities and service
  • Serve as a role model and mentor to PA students
  • Participate in public and professional meeting to promote understanding and acceptance of the PA profession.
  • Continuously assess and update course syllabi and program curriculum

HENRY FORD WEST BLOOMFIELD, West Bloomfield, MI 3/2016-09/2017

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, INTERNAL MEDICINE

  • Provide inpatient medical support for admitted hospitalized patients byperforming patient assessments, physical examinations, ordering and interpreting test results.
  • Collaborates with members of the medical care team to develop, create implement, monitor and evaluate treatment plans for assigned caseload of patients.
  • Maintains and documentation of patient progress through written progress notes and discharge notes
  • Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic test. Developing a plan based on results
  • Take patient history and preforms a physical examination
  • Participates in clinical decision making, medical diagnosis, and therapeutic management
  • Functions as a member of the rapid response team
  • Participates in discharge planning and collaborative rounds

KINDRED HOSPITAL, Detroit MI1/2016-07/2017

Physician Assistant, Hospitalist

  • Provides inpatient medical support for admitted long tern acute care patients.
  • Performs patient assessments, physical examinations, ordering and interpreting test results.
  • Collaborates with members of the medical care team to develop, create, implement, monitor, and evaluate treatment plans.
  • Maintain and document patient progress through written progress notes
  • Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic test with a plan developed based on results
  • Take patient history and preforms a physical examination completing dictated admission notes
  • Performs resuscitative procedures in rapid response situations such as arterial blood gases, phlebotomy, catheterization of the urinary tract, anterior nasal packing, and NGT placement.

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ST. JOHN PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL,Southfield, MI8/2005–1/2016

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, INTERNAL MEDICINE

Offer spiritually centered and holistic care to sustain and improve the health of individuals, with special attention given to the poor and vulnerable.

  • Supported the Director of Internal Medicine and core faculty physicians in providing quality care to academic clinic patients and managing the Coumadin Clinic.
  • Effectively address patient and staff concerns in ensuring efficiency, safety, and delivery of quality care in accordance with standards of practice.
  • Educated patients regarding preventive health maintenance.
  • Order diagnostic tests and laboratory studies and prescribe medications upon consulting with physicians.
  • Clearly communicate completed test and lab results to patients and provide follow-up and continuity of care.
  • Efficiently use EMR to monitor care and improve clinical outcomes.
  • Participate in academic educational grand rounds and lectures.
  • Collaborated with Director of Internal Medicine in developing policies and business initiatives that ensured efficient resource utilization and regulatory compliance.
  • Fostered a structured teamwork environment that promoted increased employee engagement and satisfaction.
  • Helped review clinic’s balanced scorecard for metric analysis and process improvement.
  • Implemented new policies and protocols used for monitoring and managing patients in the Coumadin Clinic.
  • Participated in medical investigation and research of patients treated at the Academic Internal Medicine (AIM) Clinic. Study title is Improve Adherence to Guidelines for Hepatitis C Screening.

ST. JOHN PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL continued8/2005–9/2014

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, INTERNAL MEDICINE

Provided medical support to patients admitted directly or through the emergency room to nonresident-covered services.

  • Effectively addressed floor concerns and rapid response issues.
  • Served as preceptor to new hires and PA students.
  • Ordered diagnostic tests and laboratory studies and provided patient consultations.
  • Prepared detailed assessments of each patient’s disposition on hospital admission.
  • Used core measures, VTE prophylaxis, and clinical pathways to ensure quality care and improve clinical outcomes.
  • Played pivotal role in establishing a new triage process for admissions, designed to improve patient safety, decrease unplanned ICU admissions, and improve rapid response time.
  • Recognized as the Internal Medicine Physician Assistant of the Year at Providence Hospital (2011).
  • Assisted in developing triage system in the ER to increase patient safety, decrease length of stay, reduce hospital costs, and significantly improve patient satisfaction and quality of care.
  • Developed policies and protocols to support Medicine Physician Assistant Services. Contributed to development of new hire policy, student rotation manual, contingent work policy, and vacation policy.
  • Suggested using Ultrasound for IV Starts to increase hospital revenue, offer new billing opportunities, and improve patient satisfaction while decreasing central line/PICC line infections.
  • Served on Governance Committee, Service Excellence Committee, Geriatric Advisory Council, Rapid Response Team, and Code Stroke Team.

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ASCENDING HOME PHYSICIANS,Oak Park, MI2005–2008

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, INTERNAL MEDICINE (Contingent)

  • Reported to two physicians and supplied leadership to three medical assistants.
  • Delivered high-quality care in the outpatient setting, providing preventive health services and medical care.
  • Coordinated patient outpatient history, educated patients on wellness and weight management, and generated follow-up evaluations.
  • Reviewed and ordered medications, interpreted diagnostic tests, refilled scripts, and managed home care visits.
  • Ensured complete accuracy of policies and procedures to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance patient services.

BEAUMONT HEALTH SYSTEM, Troy, MI2004–2007

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, INTERNAL MEDICINE

  • Collaborated with attending physician and/or lead physician assistant, provided support for all admissions made directly through the ER.
  • Duties included completing patient history and physical exams, dictating reports, accessing patient’s disposition, and completing floor orders, diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and consults.
  • Educated patients and provided explanations of test results and therapeutic plans. Responded to floor calls, rapid response, and code blue.

DETROIT RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL, Detroit, MI2004–2005

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, URGENT CARE (Contingent only)

  • Provided care to Level 2 and 3 ER patients and supported ER physicians by giving highly safe, effective, and high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.
  • Ordered appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies and performed procedures such as pelvic exams, suturing, slit lamp exams, and splinting.
  • Gave patients counseling and education regarding their diagnosis, treatment, and physician follow-up.

ST. JOHN PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, Southfield, MI1999–2001

REGISTERED NURSE, NEUROSURGERY SPECIALTY UNIT

  • Under direction of unit nursing manager, gave skilled nursing care in the acute care setting.
  • Functioned as charge nurse during afternoon shift, supervised nursing staff, prioritized patients according to their acuity, made daily assignments, and directed patient care technicians.
  • Served as preceptor for nursing students and new hires.
  • Coordinated patient care with physicians in providing efficient management and delivery of patients’ treatment plans.
  • Performed daily assessments, medication administration, IV administration, pain management, and patient education.

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HARPER HOSPITAL, Detroit, MI1998–1999

REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT

  • As recent nursing school graduate, provided skilled direct patient care, oversaw implementation of nursing care plans, monitored treatments, and administered medications.
  • Displayed excellent written and verbal communication skills.

COMMITTEE pARTICIPATION

National CommiSSION on certification of PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (NCCPA) 11/2015-Present

AUTOMATIC ITEM GENERATION (AIG) WORK GROUP

Selected by the NCCPA to participate in a work group that focus on developing item models rather than individual items in the writing process and a way to standardized items writing process, increase the number of items, and reduce plagiarism.

NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS (NCCPA) 1/2015–Present

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Selected by NCCPA to participate in a practice analysis work group. A practice analysis study was conducted to collect data and obtain information about specific knowledge and skills that are used and needed by the PA profession. Study outcome was used to update the structure and content of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination and the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Examination.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT – HEALTHCAREMANAGEMENT DIVISION April 2017-Present

This committee works with doctorate students within the Healthcare Management Division facilitating networking and mentoring activities among early career researchers.

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT-MERCY 08/2017/ Present

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM

  • Admissions Committee
  • Accreditation Preparation Committee
  • Curriculum Committee

American Academy of Physician Assistants9/2014–7/2016

COMMISSION ON THE HEALTH OF THE PUBLIC

Focus on engaging in issues related to public health in reviewing and developing clinical guidelines for physician assistants. Committee takes into account health disparities and assists in breaking down barriers for the profession.

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VOLUNTEER SERVICE

PA FOUNDATION9/2016 and 4//2017

Participated in reviewing scholarship applications for deserving PA students.

Awards & RECOGNITION

Hospital PA of the Year 2012

Doctoral Student Consortium Nomination 2018

Invited to attend the Engaged Management Scholarship Conference

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society

American Academy of Physician Assistants

Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants

Physician Assistant Education Association

Academy of Management

Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)

GUEST LECTURING

January 2015University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI

Physician Assistant Program

March 2017University of Detroit-Mercy, Detroit, MI

Physician Assistant Program

GUEST PROCTORING

April 2015University of Detroit-Mercy

Physician Assistant Program

March 2016University of Detroit-Mercy

Physician Assistant Program

July 2016University of Detroit-Mercy

Physician Assistant Program

August 2016 University of Detroit-Mercy

Physician Assistant Program

CONFERENCES

November 2016 Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)

Presented Qualitative Research Titled:

Motivating the Patient: What can Healthcare Leaders Learn about Motivating Diabetic Patients to Adhere to Their Recommend Treatment Plan

May 2017American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Conference 2017

Presented Qualitative Research Titled:

Motivating the Patient: What can Healthcare Leaders Learn about Motivating Diabetic Patients to Adhere to Their Recommend Treatment Plan

March 2018Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters Conference

Presented Quantitative Research Study Titled:

Motivating by Finding What Truly Matters: Provider Attributes That Influence Type 2 Diabetes Adherence

RESEARCH/DISSERTATION DIRECTED

  1. Qualitative Research

Motivating the Patient: What can Healthcare Leaders Learn about Motivating Diabetic Patients Adhere to Their Recommend Treatment Plan

  1. Quantitative Research

Coping with Diabetes: Provider Attributes That Influence Type 2 Diabetes Adherence

  1. Mixed Method Research

Examining the role of Social Support, Social Networks, and Social Determinants in Chronic Disease Management

ACADEMIC REVIEWER

ARTICLE REVIEWER

ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT JOURNAL (January 2018)

Healthcare Management Division

PUBLICATIONS

Published Abstract

Freeman-Hildreth, Y, Aron, D.; Cola, P.; and Wang, Y. What factors are involved in motivating black patients with type 2 diabetes to adhere torecommend treatment? Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. (2017).Dec.30:12.

PRESENTATIONS

Podium Presentations (refereed)

November 2016Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)

Motivating the Patient: What can Healthcare Leaders Learn about Motivating Diabetic Patients to Adhere to Their Recommend Treatment Plan.

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March 2018Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters Conference

Motivating by Finding What Truly Matters: Provider Attributes That Influence Type 2 Diabetes Adherence

PosterPresentations (refereed)

May 2017 American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Conference 2017

Motivating the Patient: What can Healthcare Leaders Learn about Motivating Diabetic Patients to Adhere to Their Recommend Treatment Plan

Other (Non-refereed Poster Presentations)

April 2018 University Detroit Mercy Research Day (2018)

Coping with Diabetes: Provider Attributes That Influence Type 2 Diabetes Adherence

Invited Lectures/Presentations

National

May 2018 American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Conference 2018 Coping with Diabetes: Provider Attributes That Influence Type 2 Diabetes Adherence

May 2018 33rd Annual Clinical Conference on Diabetes

Coping with Diabetes: Provider Attributes That Influence Type 2 Diabetes Adherence

August 2018 Academy of Management Annual Conference (2018)

Healthcare Management Division

Coping with Diabetes: Provider Attributes That Influence Type 2 Diabetes Adherence