Kimberly Johnston Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Conduct thorough histories and physical exams on adult patients at a Level II Trauma Center to develop appropriate differential diagnoses, treatment plans, and dispositions.• Order/interpret laboratory and radiologic studies.• Perform procedures including, but not limited to: suturing, dislocation reductions, hematoma blocks, incision and drainage, joint injections, splinting, foreign body removal, and wound care.• Collaborate with attending physicians, consultants, social workers, case managers, and nurses to coordinate comprehensive patient care in the main emergency department, triage, and observation unit setting.• Provide health education to patients/families and offer community resources/specialist referrals to facilitate continued patient care in the outpatient setting.• Maintain professional growth and development by attending continued medical education courses, journal clubs, and in-service meetings.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Clinical Rotations:• Orthopedics- Carney Hospital (Dorchester, MA)• Trauma SICU- Tufts Medical Center (Boston, MA)• Thoracic Surgery- Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston, MA)• General Surgery- Riverside Surgical Associates (Lowell, MA)• Emergency Medicine- MetroWest Medical Center (Framingham, MA)• Urgent Care- PhysicianOne Urgent Care (Brookline, MA)• Family Medicine- Family Doctors LLC (Swampscott, MA)• Pediatrics- Tufts Medical Center (Boston, MA)• Internal Medicine- Lowell General Hospital (Lowell, MA)• Obstetrics and Gynecology- Tufts Medical Center (Boston, MA)• Behavioral Medicine- Tufts Medical Center (Boston, MA)

• Instructed students taking the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Provider course• Instructor roles included both lecture and practical skills stations• Subject matter of this course included Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for adults and children, Automated External Defibrillator use, Opioid-Associated Life Threatening Emergencies, and Choking Relief for adults and children• Proctored both the written exam and practical testing required to obtain the provider card• Remediated students who did not perform at the competency level required by the AHA to obtain their provider card• Class size averaged 30 students total with an instructor to student ratio of 1:5

• Instructed students taking the American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider course• Instructor roles included both lecture and practical skills stations• Subject matter of this course included Acute Coronary Syndrome, Acute Stroke, Respiratory Arrest, Tachycardia, Bradycardia, Cardiac Arrest, and Post-Cardiac Arrest Care• Proctored both the written exam and practical testing required to obtain the ACLS provider card• Remediated students who did not perform at the competency level required by the AHA to obtain their provider card• Class size averaged 30 students total with an instructor to student ratio of 1:5

• Trained Sunstar Paramedics newly hired Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics to be competent and successful Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services clinicians• Training included both academic and practical skills testing• Training subject matter included protocol review, ambulance operation, equipment knowledge, documentation, system operations, crew resource management, and therapeutic communication• Remediated employees performing below the competency level required to become cleared clinicians• Received Exemplary Member status (highest level) for every performance evaluation

• Initiated advanced life support for patients suffering from emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, AMI, CVA/TIA, anaphylaxis, drug overdose, seizure, sepsis, burns, and major trauma• Performed 200+ skills including intubation, IV/IO insertion, 12-lead ECG interpretation, medication administration, transcutaneous pacing, and defibrillation• Completed all continuing education courses offered• Provided health education training for patients to foster understanding of the prevention and treatment of illnesses• Developed a strong rapport with physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners to promote quality and efficient patient care

• Initiated basic life support and aided in advanced life support for patients suffering from emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, major trauma, AMI, CVA/TIA, and diabetic emergencies• Performed 100+ skills such as blood glucose tests, CPR, spinal motion restriction, 12-lead ECG placement, and basic airway management• Completed all continuing education courses offered• Provided health education training for patients to foster understanding of the prevention and treatment of illnesses• Developed a strong rapport with physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners to promote quality and efficient patient care

• Tutored 50+ Paramedic and EMT students in subjects such as Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Cardiology, Pharmacology, and treatment of medical emergencies including respiratory arrest, sepsis, stroke, AMI, cardiac arrest, diabetic problems, OB/GYN complications, and trauma• Created individualized lesson plans and study guides• Implemented various teaching methods such as personalized lectures, PowerPoints, worksheets, lab sessions, and chapter quizzes to meet each student's academic needs• Collaborated with other instructors to create lessons promoting learning and student engagement

• Represented the voice of the current SPC EMS student population regarding upcoming changes and current operation of the St. Petersburg College Emergency Medical Services Program for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics• Subject matter addressed in meetings include program goals and learning objectives, program updates, substantive program changes, annual report of student success rate in the program, first time pass rate of certification exams, and average timeline from graduation to job placement

Master Of Science - Ms, Physician Assistant

Associate Of Science - As, Emergency Medical Services

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Public Health And Health Professions

Bachelor'S Degree, Health Science