BRIAN JOHNSON, PA-C

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to enhance treatment plans according to facility protocol
• Educate patients on health maintenance and disease awareness while improving patient compliance
• Hospital rounding and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
• Perform wound care to both acute and chronic wounds in clinical and surgical settings
• Provide patient education on surgical procedures, recovery, and lifestyles changes
• Procedures in clinical and surgical settings including incision and drainage, hemorrhoid banding, lipoma excision, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and sleeve gastrectomy

November 2024

Psychiatry, Tanner Clinic, Krista Cook, PA-C, Layton, UT

• Strengthened ability to assess the safety of patients with mental health conditions
• Implemented therapeutic strategies in the outpatient setting to promote well-being and ensure safety planning
• Refined and built upon patient interview techniques

October 2024

Women’s Health, Cache Valley Women’s Center, Anna Laura, PA-C, Logan, UT

• Assisted with cesarean sections in emergent and elective operations
• Improved skills performing bedside ultrasounds with interpretation
• Enhanced technique with pap smears and implantation/removal of intrauterine devices
• Provided counseling and treatment plans regarding pregnancies and complex gynecological disease states

September 2024

Pediatrics, Ogden Regional Medical Center, Isabel Lau, MD, Ogden, UT

• Prioritized differential diagnoses for acute care patients
• Proficient at applying pediatric immunization schedules, performing infant exams, and recognizing developmental milestones in appropriate age groups

August – November 2024

Primary Care, Optum Health Care, David Butters, DO, Layton, UT

• Managed the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning for over 450 patients under preceptor oversight
• Accomplished routine procedures including incision and drainage of wounds, intraarticular injections, suturing, nail avulsion and chemical matricectomy, fracture assessment and management

July 2024

Advent Health Emergency Department, Keith Benson, PA-C, Centennial, CO

• Effective communication, collaboration, and prompt recognition of acute emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, and trauma
• Suturing, managing fractures/dislocations, and wound care
• Identified and prioritized life-threatening conditions
• Urban and rural experience within three emergency department settings

June 2024

Rheumatology, Tanner Clinic, Gregory Austad, MD, Layton, UT

• Trained in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, and systemic inflammatory conditions
• Conducted thorough evaluations of patients with suspected rheumatological conditions

May 2024

General Surgery, University of Utah Hospital, Jason Young, MD, Salt Lake City, UT

• Assisted the surgeon during operations, including incision and closure, retracting, tissue handling, and surgical instrumentation
• Experience in trauma assessment and protocol in a multifaceted team
• Opportunities to facilitate wound care debridement, sterile line placement, and foley catheter insertion under preceptor supervision
• Pre-op and Post-op education and counseling

January - April 2024

Internal Medicine, University of Utah Hospital, Lucas Waddoups, PA-C, Salt Lake City, UT

• Coordinated comprehensive care plans for complex patients
• Ensured smooth transition of care from inpatient to outpatient settings
• Communicated treatment plans and updates with patients and their families
• Participated in code blue and rapid response scenarios with diverse teams

• Diverse experience in medical, telemetry, behavioral, surgical, intensive care, and emergency departments
• Accurately collected patient information, medical histories, assessments, and vital signs
• Assisted with patient admissions and discharge
• One-on-one patient observation and responded to team security codes to maintain safety of patients and staff
• Facilitated behavioral therapy group sessions to support patient care and recovery

• Responded to operative calls, maintained OR efficiency, and ensured timely delivery of supplies
• Experience in pre-op consultations, critical care transport, post-op follow-ups, and bedside assistance
• Participated in traumas, prepared IV and blood products
• Tissue and specimen handling

• Provided home cares for patients in Weber, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties, including Veterans through the VA
• Assisted with medications, ADLs (bathing, hygiene, ambulation), patient appointments, vitals, and cleaning
• Assisted nursing with wound care and management
• Developed strong patient relationships through attentive listening and insight of meaningful connections

• Assisted patient with daily activities, nutrition, hygiene, and physical therapy
• Collaborated with nursing staff to monitor vital signs and communicate patient information effectively
• Recognized a change in a patient's condition, appropriately notified nursing staff, and provided CPR while awaiting EMS assistance
• Obtained valuable insights into patient care, teamwork, and the impact of dedication