Justin Williams
Shad Bay,NS
Summary
Compassionate Emergency Department Physician Assistant skilled in patient assessment and emergency procedures. Expertise in triaging, diagnostics, and treatment planning enhances patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Strong clinical skills, adaptability, and collaborative teamwork contribute to improved workflow efficiency and trust between medical staff and patients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Physician Assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
12.2023 - Current
- Completed physical examinations, ordered and interpreted laboratory tests, and prescribed medications for emergency department patients.
- Executed laceration repairs in emergency department to ensure proper wound healing, suturing, stapling, gluing, and butterfly bandage application.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, including incision and drainage of abscesses and removal of foreign bodies from skin and mucous membranes.
- Reviewed electrocardiograms, chest x-rays, and computed tomography scans for diagnostic support.
- Led patient assessments in fast-paced emergency department setting to support timely care decisions.
- Supported timely patient care through thorough assessments in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans for patients.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to build treatment plans for patients.
- Improved treatment planning through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated laboratory testing, physical assessments, and specialist consults to enhance diagnostic and treatment processes.
- Ensured accurate medical records and detailed documentation of patient interactions for continuity of care.
- Supported continuity of care through accurate medical records and documentation of patient interactions.
- Educated patients and families on medical conditions and treatment options.
- Guided patients and families through education on medical conditions and treatment options.
- Strengthened patient understanding through clear education on medical conditions and treatment options.
Physician Assistant
Canadian Armed Forces
Halifax, Nova Scotia
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Diagnosed and treated acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Provided diagnosis and treatment for acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases.
- Performed diagnostic procedures and reviewed results to support medical decisions.
- Supported diagnostic procedures and interpreted findings for medical decision-making.
- Ordered laboratory tests, physical assessments, and specialist consults to assist diagnosis and treatment.
- Initiated laboratory testing, physical assessments, and specialist consults to aid diagnosis and treatment.
- Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up visits.
- Tracked patient progress through scheduled follow-up visits.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Promoted patient health through education on maintenance and disease prevention.
- Coached patients on health maintenance and disease prevention practices.
- Counseled patients on wellness activities, including diet and exercise plans, and referred patients to specialists when needed.
- Improved patient wellness planning through counseling on diet, exercise, and specialist referrals when needed.
- Administered immunizations against communicable diseases according to CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
- Delivered immunizations for communicable diseases in line with CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
- Supported communicable disease prevention through immunizations aligned with CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
- Managed electronic health records, ensuring accurate and confidential documentation to support patient care.
- Maintained electronic health records with accurate, confidential data entry.
- Protected record integrity through careful electronic health documentation.
- Provided emergency medical support during training exercises and deployments.
- Delivered emergency medical support during training exercises and deployments.
- Supported emergency response needs during training exercises and deployments.
- Mentored junior staff in clinical practices and patient management techniques.
- Guided junior staff in clinical practices and patient management methods.
- Strengthened clinical practice through mentoring junior staff.
- Stayed current on medical advances through continuing education courses.
- Completed continuing education to stay current on medical advances.
- Advanced clinical knowledge through continuing education coursework.
- Improved continuity of care through regular patient follow-up.
- Supported timely diagnosis and treatment through laboratory testing, physical assessments, and specialist consultations.
- Supported clinic readiness through supply restocking and patient room preparation.
- Improved continuity of care through regular patient follow-up.
- Supported communicable disease prevention through immunizations aligned with CDC guidelines and individual preferences.
- Supported clinic readiness through supply restocking and patient room preparation.
Medic
Canadian Armed Forces
Petawawa, Ontario
05.2003 - 07.2019
- Delivered emergency care during life-threatening incidents.
- Provided first aid and basic medical support in high-pressure settings.
- Responded quickly to emergencies with sound judgment and calm action.
- Applied triage, resuscitation, stabilization, and transport protocols for ill or injured persons.
- Completed health checks and tracked patient condition during operations.
- Coordinated medical planning and logistics for supply movement during missions and training exercises.
- Trained personnel on emergency response steps and proper medical practices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient history, diagnoses, treatments, and test results to ensure continuity of care.
- Advised patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Controlled infection through sterilization methods for instruments and supplies.
- Used advanced life support techniques under stressful conditions.
- Managed basic and advanced airway support to protect breathing and airway function.
- Coordinated with medical facilities for smooth patient transfer and continuity of care.
- Worked with healthcare professionals to provide full patient care and support positive outcomes.
- Ensured safety of scene to protect patients and responders. and risk to protect patients, bystanders, and medical team members.
- Trained personnel on emergency response steps and proper medical practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, NB05-2022
Primary Care Paramedic
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Chilliwack, BC08-2002
Skills
- Emergency protocols
- Emergency treatment protocols
- Patient assessment
- Clinical decision-making
- Treatment planning
- Surgical wound management
- Wound care procedures
- Medication management
- Pharmacological management
- Emergency patient referrals
- Medical documentation
- Hospital consultations
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Compassionate patient care
Timeline
Emergency Department Physician Assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority
12.2023 - Current
Physician Assistant
Canadian Armed Forces
07.2022 - 12.2023
Medic
Canadian Armed Forces
05.2003 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant
University of Nebraska
Primary Care Paramedic
Justice Institute of British Columbia