PAULA O. BRATHWAITE
FAYETTEVILLE,GA
Summary
Dr. Brathwaite is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with twenty years of clinical practice experience. She is a self directed professional and team player with exceptional commitment to patient care, problem solving, and business results. A focused and dedicated leader with a strong ability to facilitate and interact effectively with any team, diverse groups or staff with outstanding results. Qualities include strength in leadership, mentorship, Lean, project management and performance development. Possesses a strong passion to learn and perform new innovative programs in all aspects of the medical field and organizational management for a professional environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Director
Piedmont Fayette Emergency Department
11.2016 - Current
- Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous education on regulatory issues to maintain and strengthen competencies.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration between various healthcare professionals to ensure delivery models achieved high-quality Emergency care for optimal patient care.
- Enhanced operational performance through LEAN by identifying areas of improvement and implementing change management strategies.
- Performed quality assurance and lead improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced clinical service delivery across departments.
- Streamlined healthcare processes for increased efficiency and better patient outcomes.
- Developed alliances with internal departments resulting in improved communication and performance throughout region.
- Member of the Medical Executive Committee and PEER review committee responsible for the development and implementation of medical staff bylaws, rules, regulations and policies while providing oversight of medical staff performance. Reviewed qualifications and competencies of physician and other healthcare providers ensuring only qualified individuals are granted privileges.
Medical Director
Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center
04.2012 - Current
- Developed policies and procedures designed to educate and mentor mentor the team while providing guidance and quality initiatives for care of victims od sexual assault, sexually transmitted disease and abuse.
- Actively championed the program while sharing the programs mission, values, and developed high quality, cost effective care for victims of sexual assault.
- Closely involved in improved processes and participated in quality assurance, staff clinical education and served as the liaison to other providers in the ED, hospital and community.
- Participated in strategic planning, benchmarking processes and assisted in the clinical expansion and implementation of new programs.
Assistant Medical Director
Piedmont Fayette Emergency Department
12.2011 - 10.2016
- Fostered a culture of collaboration within the department that encouraged the sharing of ideas and support among colleagues.
- Assisted in the recruitment of top talent by participating in interview panels and conducting thorough candidate evaluations.
- Mentored junior physicians and medical staff, fostering a supportive learning environment to improve overall team performance.
Chairman
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2015
Section Chief
Piedmont Fayette Emergency Department
01.2010 - 12.2011
PEER Reviewer
Millennium CME Institute
10.2007 - 06.2009
Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
06.2007 - 06.2009
Attending Physician
Saints Memorial Hospital
09.2002 - 06.2003
New England Representative
Haverford College
01.2001 - 05.2003
- Executive Committee; Board of Managers
Senior Staff Physician
Lahey Clinic Emergency Department
07.2003 - 06.2001
Education
Piedmont Leadership Academy -
11.2015
Piedmont Leadership Academy - undefined
11.2013
Residency - Emergency Medicine
Boston Medical Center
Boston, MA06.2003
Sabbatical - Interim year
Boston, MA06.2000
Internship - Internal Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx, NY06.1999
M.D. Degree - undefined
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA06.1998
B.S. - Molecular Biology
Haverford College
Haverford, PA05.1994
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Practice management
- Clinical quality improvement
Affiliations
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- American College of Physician Executives
- National Medical Association
Certification
- Georgia State Medical License
- Massachusetts State Medical License
- New York State Medical License (Inactive)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Awards
EmCare Commitment to Care National Award – Emergency Medicine Physician of the Year, Fayette Woman – Cover and Feature story for October Edition of Magazine, Multiculturalism Award for leadership and diversity; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, Hunter Grubb Foundation for academic excellence; CT, Virginia Linnane Award for academic excellence; Haverford College, PA, Gertrude Heller Award for research and volunteer service; Haverford College, PA, Charles A. Dana Award for academic excellence and leadership; Haverford College, PA, Dusseau Scholarship for academic excellence and good character; Haverford College, PA
Publications
- Research Internship in Neonatology - Dr. Gary Silverman; Children's Hospital, Boston, MA; August 1994 – August 1996
- Research Assistant in Molecular Biology - Dr. Irvin Finger, Haverford College, Haverford, PA; September 1993 – July 1994
- Research Intern in Endocrinology - Dr. Marie - Alexander-Bridges, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Summer 1993
- Mehta, Supriya, PhD, MPH, Brathwaite, Paula, MD, "One Year Follow-up of Patients with STD at an Urban Emergency Department" Poster Presentation, New England Research Directors Conference (NERDS) at Regional Society of Academic Emergency Medicine, Schewsbury, MA; Jan. 2003
- "One Year Follow-up of patients with STD at an Urban Emergency Department." A prospective chart analysis of STD prevalence at an Urban Emergency Dept., Podium presentation, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA; June 2001 - June 2003
Timeline
Medical Director
Piedmont Fayette Emergency Department
11.2016 - Current
Chairman
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2015
Medical Director
Southern Crescent Sexual Assault Center
04.2012 - Current
Assistant Medical Director
Piedmont Fayette Emergency Department
12.2011 - 10.2016
Section Chief
Piedmont Fayette Emergency Department
01.2010 - 12.2011
PEER Reviewer
Millennium CME Institute
10.2007 - 06.2009
Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine
06.2007 - 06.2009
Senior Staff Physician
Lahey Clinic Emergency Department
07.2003 - 06.2001
Attending Physician
Saints Memorial Hospital
09.2002 - 06.2003
New England Representative
Haverford College
01.2001 - 05.2003
Piedmont Leadership Academy - undefined
Residency - Emergency Medicine
Boston Medical Center
Sabbatical - Interim year
Internship - Internal Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center
M.D. Degree - undefined
Harvard Medical School
B.S. - Molecular Biology
Haverford College
Piedmont Leadership Academy -
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