BERNICE IK-JANG MI JOHNSON, PA-C

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Physician Assistant, Dermatology

Dermio Dermatology

Dyer, IN (11/23/2020-02/15/2024)

• Collaborate with Dermatologist and other healthcare members regarding patient care

• Diagnose and treat patients with common and complex skin conditions

• Prescribe appropriate and personalized treatment regimens for each patient

• Perform surgical procedures, in a clinic setting, from shave procedures to excisions

• Perform appropriate cosmetic procedures with microneedling, PRP, chemical peels, neurotoxin injection, and fillers

• Reinforce patient education through direct and indirect communication

• Precept PA students from surrounding PA programs

• Ensure accurate documentation of each patient encounter Physician Assistant, Covid 19 Emergency Response Team (Krucial Staffing) Elmhurst Hospital Emergency Department and Hospitalist Elmhurst, NY (April 02, 2020-June 21, 2020)

• Triaged patients and sorted them into acuity groups

• Analyzed respiratory function of mass influx of patients and identify oxygen requirements, adjust accordingly

• Interpret lab results of mass influx patients and determine proper intervention

• Implemented patients on non-invasive and invasive oxygenation methods with in- patient medical team

• Admitted patients to appropriate medical teams

• Initiated life-saving procedures including BLS and ACLS

• Rounded on in-patients

• Wrote discharge summaries

• Counsel patients on proper quarantine procedure and home care

• Collaborate with multispecialty teams as a hospitalist for inpatient care

• Coordinate plan of care with nursing staff

Senior Physician Assistant, Lakeview Dermatology; a division of Illinois Dermatology Institute

Chicago/ Palos Heights, IL (June 4, 2008-July 2, 2020)

• Collaborate with Dermatologist and other healthcare members regarding patient care

• Diagnose patients with common and complex skin conditions

• Prescribe appropriate and personalized treatment regimens for each patient

• Perform surgical procedures, in a clinic setting, from shave procedures to excisions including skin cancer surgery

• Perform appropriate cosmetic procedures with laser, light, chemical peels, neurotoxin injection, fillers, and thread lift

• Coordinate Medical Assistant and Reception staff education

• Bolster team morale with inclusive team challenges

• Reinforce patient education through direct and indirect communication Adjunct Instructor, Malcolm X College/ John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County Physician Assistant Program

Chicago, IL (May 2008- June 2014)

• Solicited students’ clinical knowledge and skills during their clinical year with clinical site visits and interviews of preceptors and students

• Compiled student assessments for the Clinical Coordinator and Program Director

• Instructor for Pharmacology and Applied Clinical Skills

• Spearheaded the Discipline Committee- investigated and determined appropriate interventions for students in violation of the programs professional code

• Professional development liaison

• Coordinated test taking skills class for student remediation Physician Assistant, Center for Dermatology and Skin Cancer, LTD Downers Grove, IL (July 2005-May 2008)

• Diagnose patients with common and complex skin conditions

• Prescribe appropriate and personalized treatment regimens for each patient

• Perform minor surgical procedures, in a clinic setting, from shave procedures to punch biopsies and excisions

• Documentation and coding of each patient encounter

• Counseled patients for appropriate cosmetic regimens with laser, light, topical, and injectable therapies

• Wound care management, and patient education

• Primary liaison for the coordination of patient care when referrals are necessary

• Site Coordinator for the nationwide retrospective psoriasis study through PsoriasisInsights

• Liaison for Medical Assistant staff to Upper Management Physician Assistant, Provident Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL

(January 2003-July 2005)

• Perform pre- and postoperative care of general surgery patients, including History and Physical

• Manage patients with common and complex medical/surgical issues in acute care setting with appropriate intervention

• First assistant in operative procedures

• Acting Wound Care Manager for Provident Hospital

• Advocate for patient care and procedures

• Perform various skin lesion biopsies from punch to excision in the clinical setting LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Indiana Department of Professional Regulations: License No. 10003130A Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations: 085-001948/385-000895

American Heart Association: ACLS/BLS exp: 12/2025

National Provider Index: 183*******

NCCPA: 1057226

EDUCATION

Cook County Hospital/Malcolm X College PA Program, Chicago, IL Graduate with honors

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND RECOGNITION

Illinois Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants: Charter Fellow member, President (2013-2015, 2022-present) Liaison to SDPA (2010-2012), Vice President

(2013), Director-At Large in charge of Legislative process (2015-2022) ISDPA Conference Lecturer: Ethnic Hair Care (2015), PA Profession Updates (2017), Covid-19 Beneath the Skin’s Surface (Aug. 2020)

IAPA Conference Lecturer: Skin of Color: More Than Skin Deep (Oct. 2023) Society for Dermatology Physician Assistants: Fellow member, Diplomate, Chair- Public Relations Committee (2010-2013), Director-at-Large (2013-2015), Delegate to the AAPA House of Delegates (2015-2017), Patient Advocacy Liaison (2017-2019) American Academy of Physician Assistants: Fellow member, Teller Subcommittee Chair (2004-2009) House of Delegates, Chair Election Committee (2010-2011) House of Delegates, House Officer, Sergeant-at-Arms (2013-2015) House of Delegates Malcolm X College/John H. Stroger Hospital Physician Assistant Program: Guest Lecturer: Dermatology; Professional Development PUBLICATIONS

Clinical Advisor online February 9, 2015: Psoriasis, When the “Usual Suspect” Therapy Works

Clinical Advisor online March 15, 2015: Multiple Dermatologic Rashes Complicate Psoriasis Diagnosis