Sonya Johnson
Summary
Patient-focused Physician specializing in Family Medicine, providing high quality, evidence-based, personal levels of healthcare to patients in a private and FQHC clinical environments. Savvy business mind coupled with recognized medical skills resulting in 24 years of successful practice. Warm, caring approach to patients and persistent in finding best treatment options available. Compassionate professional skilled in managing medical emergencies and fostering positive relationships with patients and families. Expert in communicating medical terminology clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Doctor
Erlanger Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Educated patients and families on benefits of healthy diet and adequate exercise.
- Ordered and executed various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
- Implemented therapeutic regimens involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
Hospice Medical Director
Amedysis Home Care And Hospice
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
- Developed and implemented processes to meet and offer support to newly admitted families in inpatient areas.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
Physician
Women's Health Services
08.1999 - 09.2017
- Instructed patients and families on medical diagnoses and treatment options.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated emergency and chronic medical conditions.
- Collaborated with consulting physicians regarding care of patients.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
- Completed basic in-office procedures with local or topical anesthetic.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Teamed with other physicians, specialists, and health care providers to provide well-rounded care for complex cases.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
- Supervised care given by other professional or non-professional personnel and instructed on proper techniques.
- Supervised physicians, mid-level practitioners and other health care providers and coordinated work.
- Identified serious conditions and emergency situations and immediately referred to hospital for prompt care.
Urgent Care Physician
American Family Care, Inc
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones or installing tubes and devices.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Evaluated, prioritized, diagnosed and stabilized patients at urgent care facility seeing over 35-40 individuals per day.
Education
Residency Training - Family Medicine
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Chattanooga, TN06.1999
Doctor Of Medicine -
Meharry Medical College
Nashville, TN05.1996
Skills
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Licensed Medical Doctor
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Disease Processes
- EMR Systems
- Care Quality Initiatives
- Peer Review
- Diagnosing Illnesses
- Wellness Education
- Patient Education
- Preventive Care
- Vaccinations and Physicals
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
- Detailed Documentation
- Patient Admission
- Care Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
2023 Better Health Champion Award
~Healthy Kids & Teens Foundation
Certification
- American Board of Family Practitioner, AAFP - since 1999
- ACLS, BLS - current
Timeline
Medical Doctor
Erlanger Medical Center
10.2017 - Current
Hospice Medical Director
Amedysis Home Care And Hospice
04.2015 - 12.2017
Urgent Care Physician
American Family Care, Inc
07.2014 - 10.2016
Physician
Women's Health Services
08.1999 - 09.2017
Residency Training - Family Medicine
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Doctor Of Medicine -
Meharry Medical College
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