Dawn Johnston, the lead clinic office assistant, jokes that she probably asks too many questions. But, her inquisitive nature, willingness to share what she’s learned and how she treats patients like family are part of her many qualities and part of the reasons she was recently named the Employee of the Month of July.
It’s been a little over 20 years since Dawn joined RiverView in the radiology department, where she helped the radiologist and did early morning stress tests with Joan Morlan and Laurie Steer. From that position, she moved to the clinic where she remains today. Over the years, she’s floated between Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Urology, and Pediatrics. Today she works with Dr. Kari Wessman in her practice. Prior to RiverView, Dawn stated that she worked at Altru “with another great group of providers and nurses, including Drs. Ring, Olson, and Hanson, to name a few.’’
A small-town girl from Middle River, Dawn and her husband Todd have been married for 36 years. The couple has two sons, Cole and Wade, and a beautiful granddaughter named June. They will gain a daughter-in-law in October when June’s mom, Jessica, joins the family.
If you’re looking for a gift Dawn will enjoy, get her power tools. Along with reading books – the real thing because she likes to turn the pages – she enjoys refurbishing furniture and really does get power tools as Christmas gifts. She also enjoys camping, the lakes, and bonfires.
“I am thankful for the opportunity to continue to work with awesome staff and providers in all of the departments at RiverView,’’ she shared. “I have learned skills and gained knowledge from some of the best. It truly is an honor. Thank you for the nomination and award.’’
