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Amanda Johnson

Corinth

Summary

Competent Physician Assistant with demonstrated ability to deliver excellent patient care and support in diverse clinical settings. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability to meet evolving healthcare needs. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physician Assistant, General Surgery

St. Joseph Hospital
04.2024 - Current

- worked as first assist to multiple general surgeons in the operating room helping to ensure excellent patient outcomes

- helped with inpatient rounding on pre- and post operative patients as well as patients being consulted on by general surgery

- performed minor surgical procedures such as biopsies, cyst excisions, and lipoma excisions in the office setting

- conducted pre- and post operative visits with patients in the office ensuring they were recovering well post operatively and well prepared for a procedure

- evaluated new patients in the office and determined if they would benefit from surgical services

- worked as a cohesive team member never hesitating to ask for help or advise and always willing to collaborate

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care

Penobscot Community Health Center
08.2022 - 03.2024

-evaluated patients with acute issues and used diagnostic and examination skills to create detailed assessments and plans for each patient

- worked as a collaborative and cohesive team member across multiple locations associated with this company

- communicated with healthcare team members across different surrounding medical facilities to provide optimal patient care

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maine Medical Center
03.2018 - 05.2020

- Worked in a hospital setting on a medical-surgical floor: stroke education, telemetry operation and setup, improvement in flexibility and adaptability, learning agility, personal management, organization, attention to detail, and teamwork skills

- Assisted patients with daily life activities, ambulate patients, monitor vital signs, monitor blood sugars, perform bladder scans, and collect swab and urine samples

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maine General: Glenridge Long-Term Care
06.2017 - 08.2018

- Worked in dementia centered care - improvement in work ethic, empathy, responsibility, communication, tolerance, and prioritizing

- Assisted patients with daily life activities and learned how to best work with someone suffering from dementia

Child Care Counselor

Wiscasset Recreational Center
06.2013 - 08.2016

- worked among a team of counselors to provider excellent day time care for children ages 5-12 both after school and during the summer time

- organized and carried out various activities for children promoting their creativity and problem solving skills

- efficiently communicated with families and supervisors to ensure well being and safety of the children

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

University of New England
Portland, ME
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Medical Biology

University Of New England
Biddeford, ME
05-2020

Skills

  • Gathering detailed and accurate patient history
  • Patient education
  • Interpreting laboratory and radiologic results
  • Prescription management
  • Physical examination
  • Formation of differential diagnoses
  • Use of evidence-based medicine
  • Creating a detailed and personalized treatment plan for each patient
  • Minor procedures including: Incision and drainage, suturing, excision, biopsy
  • Communication and efficiency as a member of the health care team

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • NCCPA PANCE Certified June 2022
  • Licensed by Board of Licensure in Medicine in the State of Maine

Timeline

Physician Assistant, General Surgery

St. Joseph Hospital
04.2024 - Current

Physician Assistant, Urgent Care

Penobscot Community Health Center
08.2022 - 03.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maine Medical Center
03.2018 - 05.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maine General: Glenridge Long-Term Care
06.2017 - 08.2018

Child Care Counselor

Wiscasset Recreational Center
06.2013 - 08.2016
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • NCCPA PANCE Certified June 2022
  • Licensed by Board of Licensure in Medicine in the State of Maine

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

University of New England

Bachelor of Science - Medical Biology

University Of New England
Amanda Johnson