Shannon Hartford
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented SPTA with experience assisting with stretching, strengthening, and mobility programs under PT supervision. Strong knowledge of basic anatomy, patient safety, and rehab equipment. Compassionate, hardworking, and eager to support a fast-paced therapy team as a PT aide while continuing my PTA education.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student PTA (Clinical for School)
RI Free Clinic
Providence, Rhode Island
03.2024 - Current
- Develop individualized stretching and strengthening programs to improve mobility, strength, and function.
- Manual therapy and modalities.
- Transfers and gait training.
- Patient education
- Sanitization and infection-control procedures.
- Equipment handling (treatment tables, resistance bands, weights, etc.).
- Recording patient progress or session notes.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
New Bedford, Massachusetts
03.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on medication usage and side effects to promote understanding.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Provided customer service by addressing patient inquiries regarding medications and health topics.
- Managed inventory through restocking shelves and organizing medication storage areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater New Bedford Voc Tech
New Bedford, MA05-2021
Associate Of Science (AS) - Physical Therapy Assistant
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RISkills
- CPR/BLS certified
- EKG certified
- Knowledge of physical therapy modalities and rehabilitation exercises
- Equipment setup, cleaning, and infection control
- Multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Patient education and customer service
- Inventory management
- Time management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student PTA (Clinical for School)
RI Free Clinic
03.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
03.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Greater New Bedford Voc Tech
Associate Of Science (AS) - Physical Therapy Assistant
New England Institute of Technology