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Bonnie Jo Hanson
617-373-3195
[email protected]
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EDUCATION
 University of New England, Portland, ME, May 2004-June 2006, G.P.A. 3.79
Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
 Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA, January 2004-May 2004, Q.P.A. 4.0,
Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA, September 2003-December2003, Q.P.A. 4.0, &
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, July 2002-August 2002, July 2003-May 2004, Q.P.A. 4.0,
Physician Assistant Prerequisite Coursework
 Tufts University, Medford, MA, September 2002-May 2003, Q.P.A. 3.38
Post-bacc. Premed. Program with joint acceptance to University of New England’s College of Osteopathic Medicine
 Springfield College, Springfield, MA, September 2000-August 2002, Q.P.A. 4.0
Educational Administration Graduate Coursework
 Westfield State College, Westfield, MA, September 1997-May 1999, Q.P.A. 3.95
Post-baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program
 University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, September1992-September 1997, Q.P.A. 3.2
Bachelor of Arts with an Individual Concentration in Alternative Education and Child Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Brigham and Women’s Primary Care Association of Brookline, Brookline, MA October 2013 – present
Per Diem Primary Care Physician Assistant, Outpatient Adult Internal Medicine
Facilitated mostly urgent care and hospital follow-up visits utilizing a 20/40minute schedule. Focused on history and
physical exam findings to guide the majority of outpatient decision making, utilizing labs, studies, and tests only when
necessary to further limit the differential diagnosis. Worked collaboratively with the outpatient team including medical
assistants, PCPs, LPNs, SW, care coordinator, and practice managers to help best meet the needs of a diverse patient
population.
 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA July 2011 – present
Inpatient Medical Oncology Physician Assistant (level 2), DFCI Inpatients treated at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Collaborated with a diverse team of individuals in order to provide expert care to patient’s hospitalized with complications
arising from malignancies and their treatments. Focused on diagnosing, managing, and treating the acute medical event to
best enable the patient to recover towards continue with the overall oncological goals of care. Recognized when it would
be in the patient’s best interest to transition to palliative care services and supported them while facilitating this change of
care. Concentrated on treating solid tumor patients, effectively admitting, rounding on, and discharging patients while also
facilitating family meetings and training new hires as well as student PAs.
 Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, MA, January 2009 – July 2011
Hospitalist Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine Department
Successfully worked with a team of multiple Attendings and consulting specialists to help build a model which included
myself as the first Hospitalist PA at this facility. Proficiently used EMR (CIS) to complete daily rounding progress notes
and discharges on 8-13 adult patients per day with a variety of medical comorbidities on the med-surg, telemetry, and
mental health units. Noted by colleagues for effective communication skills and by local PCPs for outstanding discharge
summaries and patient education. Assisted in creating successful Multidisciplinary Rounds which effectively decreased
length of stay and increased patient satisfaction as well as quality of care.
Per diem Emergency Department Physician Assistant
Worked sporadically in the urgent care clinic of the ED treating pediatric and adult patients with a variety of complaints
ranging from orthopedic injuries, to lacerations, to respiratory illnesses. Performed basic procedures such as suturing,
splinting, and gynecological exams.
 IPC, The Hospitalist Company, Springfield, MA, January 2009 – July 2011
Per Diem Hospitalist Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine Department
As above, also worked (one weekend per month) as a Hospitalist PA, though in addition to rounding and discharges, also
completed admissions for both med-surg patients as well as for mental health unit patients. In this setting, efficiently made
use of paper charts as well as electronic information to communicate with the team.
 Springfield/Enfield Medical Associates, Springfield, MA/Enfield, CT, June 2007 - January 2009
Internal Medicine/Pediatric Outpatient Physician Assistant
Within 1 year improved from seeing app. 6 patients per day to 18 patients per day (20/40 minute time blocks); decreasing
the need for training from supervising physicians to be able to independently manage app. 15 out of 18 patients seen in a
day. Established rapport with many patients who then requested follow-up with me rather than with their PCPs. Focused
on education, prevention, urgent care, while considering the “bigger picture” and ensuring patients were not lost to
follow-up re: their health maintenance visits. Developed patient education hand-outs and trained new medical assistants as
well as newly hired midlevels. Efficiently used the EMR to manage patient health records. Performed complete
physicals, DOT PEs, well-child checks, acute sick visits, mental health visits, paps/pelvics, I&Ds, suturing, placed IVs,
drew labs, administered updrafts, recorded/ordered and interpreted EKGs, labs and spirometry, etc. for both and
underserved diverse population as well as a middle-to-upper class less diverse population. Adapted well to working with
the variety of styles found among 10+ physicians whom I represented when caring for their patients.
 Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, MA, August 2006 – May 2007
Hospitalist Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine Department
Efficiently multitasked in order to complete admissions, follow-ups, consults, and discharges of an average of 6 patients
per day in the inpatient setting. Focused on patients with diagnoses admitted for observation status (e.g. rule-out ACS),
but also successfully worked with supervising attendings on more complex cases carrying multiple comorbidities.
Worked as a team with colleagues from a variety of specialties within the hospital setting while supporting the
development of a new hospitalist program within a teaching environment.
 Springfield Technical Community College, Biology Department, Springfield, MA, January 2004 - May 2004
Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Physiology II
Planned, implemented, and assessed student learning of lessons (formats included: lectures and labs with dissections and
microscopy) covering: spinal cord, reflexes, special senses; endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive,
urinary, and reproductive systems.
 Franklin Medical Center – Emergency Department, Greenfield, MA, December 2003 – May 2004
Clinical Coordinator; Patient Registration; Admitting Clerk
Coordinated the flow of patient care, working as a member of the FMC team, while maintaining composure and
professionalism during high-stress situations. Processed, scheduled, followed-up on, and received the results of ED orders.
 Deerfield Emergency Medical Services, Fire Department, South Deerfield, MA, July 2003 – May 2004
Emergency Medical Technician – Basic
Provided quality pre-hospital care for both acute medical and trauma patients, including: ensuring patient comfort, taking
vitals, administering medications and oxygen, treating life-threatening injuries, splinting, boarding, utilizing CPR, d-fib,
etc. as appropriate.
 CHCS & MALP, Belchertown Public Schools & HEC, Belchertown, MA, December 1996 – June 2002
Special Needs Teacher (8th Gr. & 6th-8th Gr. ALP for Stud. w/ Emotional & Behavioral Dis.)
AWARDS/HONORS
 Nominated for Bouvé Distinguished Educator
Graduate Award 2014-2015
 Nominated for DFCI IMPACT Award Spring
2014
 Baystate Health System’s President’s Quality
Award 2010
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Omicron Psi Honor’s Society Member 2006
Senior Leadership Award 1997
Chancellor’s Community Service Award 1995
MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICATIONS
 PAEA member 2014-present
 APAO member 2013-2014
 NCCPA Certificate/MA License 2006-present
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AAPA 2006-present
BLS & ACLS trained 2006-present
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
 Earned 50 CME per year 2006-present
TEACHING
 February 8, 2015 Northeastern University Career Development Day, Cover Letters, CVs, & Interview Prep (copresenter)
 November 5, 2014 Northeastern University Clinical Preceptor Workshop, Effective Precepting
 May 1, 2014 Brigham and Women’s Physician Assistant Grand Rounds, Effective Precepting
 April 16, 2014 Suffolk University, Sawyer Business School, SBS-400 CareerLINKS Course, Guest
Instructor/Speaker, Interview Preparation
 September 21, 2013 National APAO Conference (Co-presenter), Breaking Bad News (co-presenter)
 May 2, 2013 Brigham and Women’s Physician Assistant Grand Rounds, Oncologic Emergencies
 2012 – 2014 Trained new Physician Assistants at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham & Women’s Hospital
 2011 – 2014 Student Preceptor at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham & Women’s Hospital
VOLUNTEERISM
 Member PA Grand Rounds Committee 2011-present
 Member PROSPECT Committee 2013-2014
 Assistant in development of student clinical rotation experience at DFCI 2013-2014
 Member of the Ethics Committee 2011
 Multidisciplinary Rounds Committee 2010
 Newsletter contributor, 2006
 Student Mentor, 2005-2006
 Developed 8 new rotation sites, 2005-2006
 Interview team member & orientation speaker, 2004-2005
 Etiquette Committee, 2004