Yolanda Johnson

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and document patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
• Provide medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
• Discuss are plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
• Educate patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
• Utilize customized patient teaching tools to support patients.

• Assessed, diagnosed, and prescribed for a variety of primary care, women’s health, pediatric, and veteran patients under the guidance of a preceptor as a post-master's family nurse practitioner student.
• Assessed, diagnosed, and prescribed for a variety of primary care needs to physically and intellectually challenged individuals under the guidance of a preceptor.
• Collaborated with community stakeholders to coordinate specialty care for the unique veteran population with veteran-specific co-morbid conditions.
• Maintain accurate patient records by routinely documenting patient visits in the EMR (eClinicalWorks)
• Experience in suturing, Dermabond, splinting, speculum exams, foreign object removal, EKG interpretation, X-ray interpretation, interpretation of lab results, COVID-related tests, and NYS DOT physicals
• Provide pediatric care to underserved, low-income, migrant, and non-English speaking patients at a federally qualified health center.
• Actively participated in immunization implementation with the New York City Department of Health and CDC
• Assess, diagnose, and prescribe treatments for a variety of gynecological disorders across the lifespan under the guidance of a women’s health preceptor
• Perform breast, speculum exams, obtain cultures, and PAP smears independently.
• Observed and assisted with IUD insertion and removal, endometrial biopsies, and cervical polyp removal
• Facilitated the coordination of specialty referrals when necessary for further evaluation or treatment options.

• Jan 2021- Jun 2022 RN Care Coordinator; July 2016- Jan 2018; July 2013-Oct 2016
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

• Combat tour Afghanistan 2008-09
• Directed daily operation, managed, and directed troops in combat and peacetime stateside military operations.
• Coordinated appropriate medical services for warriors in the country and provided ongoing counseling and support to warriors regarding disease process, rehabilitative needs, and health care management.
• Served as the clinic property book officer responsible for over 6 million of medical, durable, and mission-critical equipment issued by the commander, holding signature card authority for all.
• Developed standard operating procedures (SOP) for all medical logistics, immunization operations, and controlled substance accountability. Updated and revised the existing SOP for the forward operating base and troop medical clinic mass causality plan.
• Generated and submitted appropriate medical reports to the Combat Health Service Officer in compliance with risk management and quality assurance procedures about combat casualty reporting.
• Served as assistant casualty affairs officer, receiving MEDEVACS of injured service members because of combat action. Assisted the Physician Assistant with completing patient movement records in preparation of movement out of the country to a higher echelon of care.
• Retrieved, updated, and verified medical information in MODS and MEDPROS systems.

• Provided professional case management and health planning services to wounded soldiers for the USA MEDDAC, West Point, NY, assigned to a Warrior Transition Unit
• Served as a member of a multidisciplinary team, TRIAD of care, and provided assessment, planning,

Implementation, coordination, evaluation, and

monitoring of patients for health care options and services.

• Conducted a comprehensive initial intake assessment of patient needs to develop an appropriate care plan. Coordinate all initial and follow-up appointments for patients.
• Assisted in safely transitioning care to the most appropriate level of care, in the proper level of clinical urgency, and within the Tricare access standards. Identified high-risk soldiers for hospitalization.
• Documented medical information into the electronic medical record and AHLTA weekly. Updated and documented in the soldier's administrative record weekly in the Medical Operation Data System
• Served as team leader/case manager for soldiers awaiting medical or physical evaluation boards requiring treatment.
• Participated in case management and joint planning with Health Care Providers, Health Benefits Advisors, Health Care Finders, and Utilization Review officials in military and civilian healthcare facilities to identify beneficiaries and families with long-term needs.
• Initiated referrals for specialty services to Healthnet Tricare contract personnel, Medical Management, and Tricare network providers and facilities.