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Overview
Work History
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Kwenda Johnson

Vallejo,CA

Summary

Experienced Physician Assistant with 23 years of healthcare experience. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and observational skills focused on maximizing patient care and satisfaction. Specializing in helping all age individuals with acute and chronic concerns.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Physician Assistant

Go Health Urgent Care
05.2019 - Current
  • Independently conducted therapeutic interventions, including wound care and infection management.
  • Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective visits.
  • Recorded complete medical histories, progress notes and assessment details in E-Clinical Works EHR system.
  • Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
  • Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.

Certified Physician Assistant

OIC Medical Center (Locums Contractor)
Rocky Mount, NC
06.2018 - 02.2019
  • On average, treat 25 patients/day with Urgent care concerns.
  • New Patient Processing.
  • Adept at suturing, splinting, and X-ray interpretation.
  • Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals.
  • Takes comprehensive or focused health histories from patients and/or physical exams on patients.
  • Reviews health records comprehensively and records health history and physical exam.

Certified Physician Assistant

Anson County Regional Medical Center (Contractor)
Wadesboro, NC
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Evaluate and treat patients of all ages for in family practice setting. Community health clinic
  • Reviews health records comprehensively and records health history and physical exam.

Certified Physician Assistant

Department Of Prisons NC (Contractor)
Salisbury, NC
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • On average, treat 20-30 inmates with widely varying symptoms.
  • New Inmate Processing center.
  • Makes medical decisions, orders diagnostic tests and forms treatment plans under Prison Guidelines.
  • Many patients with HIV, Hep C, chronic illnesses.

Certified Physician Assistant

Dameron Ambulatory Urgent Care (Contractor)
Stockton, CA
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • On average, treat 15-20 patients/day with widely varying symptoms (from URI to chest pains).
  • Triage to local emergency room

Certified Physician Assistant

Community Medical Center (Locums Contractor)
Stockton, CA
07.2016 - 10.2016

Evaluate and treat patients of all ages in family medicine setting.

  • Prescribed therapies and medications under direction of physician to ameliorate symptoms and treat underlying chronic conditions.

Certified Physician Assistant

Open Door Community Health Center (Contractor)
Eureka, CA
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Conducted thorough physical evaluations and collected patient information to facilitate smooth and effective family medicine visits.
  • Ordered laboratory testing, physical assessments and specialist consults to help diagnose and treat patients.
  • Prescribed therapies and medications under direction of physician to ameliorate symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
  • Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and family members.

Certified Physician Assistant

Gallup Indian Medical Center (Locum Contractor)
Gallup, NM
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Provides medical care services in Emergency room Step down clinics to patients of all ages in fastrack setting
  • Provides care for common and relatively uncommon medical problems including illnesses of a moderately complex nature in this uniquely rurl and under served community.
  • Provides diagnostic and therapeutic health services to patients under the continuing guidance of a physician.
  • Takes comprehensive or focused health histories from patients or their attendant and/or physical exams on patients.
  • Reviews health records comprehensively and records health history and physical exam.
  • Makes medical decisions, orders diagnostic tests and forms treatment plans under the guidance of a physician and/or practice guidelines.
  • Provides therapeutics including, but not limited to medications, wound care and orthopedic care under the guidance of a physician and/or practice guideline.
  • Provides appropriate health education to patients and their families.
  • Makes appropriate referrals to other health professionals.
  • Performs minor surgical, orthopedic, wound care and podiatric procedures within the relevant specialty assignment.
  • Knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic management of medical problems, including but not limited to the effects and side effects of commonly prescribed pharmacological agents.
  • Work is regularly assigned to day, evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.

Certified Physician Assistant

Arboretum Urgent Care Center
Charlotte, NC
08.2012 - 07.2014
  • Makes medical decisions, orders diagnostic tests and forms treatment plans under the guidance of a physician and/or practice guidelines.
  • Provides therapeutics including, but not limited to medications, wound care and orthopedic care.
  • Performs minor surgical & wound care procedures.
  • Constantly improving Press Gainey Scores.

Certified Physician Assistant

Gaston Family Health Services
Gastonia, NC
03.2010 - 08.2012
  • Oversee healthcare of un/underinsured patients from the family practice standpoint.
  • Referred patients to CareRing (nonprofit organization providing preventive health services for the uninsured, and under unsured
  • Planned and executed the opening of 2nd larger clinic in the area along with community partners.

Certified Physician Assistant

Carolina Healthcare System
Charlotte, NC
01.2006 - 02.2010
  • Oversee healthcare of patients from the family practice standpoint.

Education

B.S - Physician Assistant

Howard University School of Allied Health
Washington DC
05.2001

B.S - Biology

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
05.1996

Skills

  • Adept at many clinic based procedures
  • Laboratory and Radiology Interpretation
  • Experienced with many EHR systems
  • Excellent patient care survey and meaningful use outcomes
  • Thorough and accurate documentation and billing history
  • No history of any litigation actions, clean 18 year practice record
  • Triage effectively based on experience
  • Urgent care and family medicine background

Affiliations

  • Licensed by North Carolina Board of Health Professionals (2005 - Present)
  • Department of Transportation - Physicals Certified (2014 - Present)
  • Member of American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • Member of NC Association of Physician Assistants
  • References

    References Available Upon Request

    Certification

    California License

    NCCPA

    DEA Licensed

    DOT Certification.

    BLS and ACLS Certified

    Timeline

    Certified Physician Assistant

    Go Health Urgent Care
    05.2019 - Current

    Certified Physician Assistant

    OIC Medical Center (Locums Contractor)
    06.2018 - 02.2019

    Certified Physician Assistant

    Anson County Regional Medical Center (Contractor)
    02.2018 - 05.2018

    Certified Physician Assistant

    Department Of Prisons NC (Contractor)
    07.2017 - 12.2017

    Certified Physician Assistant

    Dameron Ambulatory Urgent Care (Contractor)
    07.2016 - 07.2017

    Certified Physician Assistant

    Community Medical Center (Locums Contractor)
    07.2016 - 10.2016

    Certified Physician Assistant

    Open Door Community Health Center (Contractor)
    07.2015 - 06.2016

    Certified Physician Assistant

    Gallup Indian Medical Center (Locum Contractor)
    09.2014 - 06.2015

    Certified Physician Assistant

    Arboretum Urgent Care Center
    08.2012 - 07.2014

    Certified Physician Assistant

    Gaston Family Health Services
    03.2010 - 08.2012

    Certified Physician Assistant

    Carolina Healthcare System
    01.2006 - 02.2010

    B.S - Physician Assistant

    Howard University School of Allied Health

    B.S - Biology

    Oakwood University
    Kwenda Johnson