Vernon Johnson
Haverhill,Suffolk
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise as a theatre scrub technician and anaesthetic support, proficient in patient transport and mobilisation. Demonstrates strong infection control and health safety practices, complemented by effective communication skills and team collaboration. Skilled in venepuncture and cannulation for both adults and children, with CPR and first aid certification. Holds an NHS care certificate, showcasing full competency in outpatient clinics for adults and children. Committed to enhancing patient care through time management, punctuality, and patient scheduling.
Experienced Physician Assistant with knack for patient care and diagnostics. Delivered high-quality medical support, improving patient outcomes and streamlining clinic operations. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams, resulting in enhanced patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1988
1988
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Physician's Assistant
Cambridge University Hospital
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
04.2022 - 07.2025
- Conferred with patients or family members to address any follow up care concerns.
- Follow up with patients and prioritised treatment according to urgent care needs.
- Charted patient treatment and updated records to maintain excellent care continuity.
- Venepuncture & Cannulation for adults and children.
- Escalate to Doctor/Nurse in charge abnormal results.
- Holding Crash/Trauma Bleep for Medical Wards and assist with CPR, venepuncture & cannulation.
- Assists with training new recruits.
- Observed infection-control procedures to maintain safe, sanitary patient provisions.
- Provided clinical supervision and training of ancillary health care staff.
- Support with clinical instruction and supervision of medical and allied health students.
Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker/Phlebotomist
West Suffolk Hospital
Bury St Edmunds, Bury St. Edmunds
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted swabbing and blood sampling, documenting daily tasks throughout Covid-19 pandemic.
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, enhancing independence.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to facilitate continuity of care.
- Monitored patient conditions, escalating concerns to senior staff as necessary.
- Ensured all sterile products remained current and compliant with safety standards.
- Thoroughly sterilised clinical equipment and accessories, adhering to hygiene protocols.
- Developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training sessions.
- Fostered therapeutic relationships with residents to promote mental stimulation and wellbeing.
- Work extremely well with the multidisciplinary team.
Education
GCSE - Career Enhancement, Home Economics, Bread and Pastry Making, English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Technical Drawing, Woodwork, Music
Tranquillity Government Secondary School
GCSE - English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Home Economics, Technical Drawing, Woodwork
Deigo Junior Secondary School
GED - English, Maths, Science, Social Studies
Crystal Stream Government Primary School
Skills
- Theatre scrub technician and anaesthetic support
- Patient transport and mobilisation
- Infection control and health safety
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management and punctuality
- Patient scheduling and companionship
- Venepuncture and cannulation (adults and children)
- CPR and first aid certified
- NHS care certificate (fully competent)
- Outpatient clinics (Adults and Children)
Languages
English
Timeline
Physician's Assistant
Cambridge University Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2025
Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker/Phlebotomist
West Suffolk Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2022
GCSE - English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Home Economics, Technical Drawing, Woodwork
Deigo Junior Secondary School
GED - English, Maths, Science, Social Studies
Crystal Stream Government Primary School
GCSE - Career Enhancement, Home Economics, Bread and Pastry Making, English, Maths, Science, Social Studies, Technical Drawing, Woodwork, Music
Tranquillity Government Secondary School
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