Shawna Hughes
Enumclaw,WA
Summary
Motivated Christian professional eager to embrace new challenges while fostering personal growth. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and adaptability, excelling in independent work environments. Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven ability to quickly acquire new competencies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist Assistant
Foundation Resource Center
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physical therapist to create customized treatment plans and home exercise programs.
- Documented patient cases with precise updates in computer system.
- Monitored patient progress, relaying significant changes to physical therapist.
- Facilitated educational sessions for patients and families to enhance understanding.
- Provided comprehensive support to patients facing mental health challenges, substance abuse, and homelessness.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Department of Health
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Established patient safety protocols and infection control practices for hygienic care delivery.
- Facilitated continuity of care through effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Instructed beginning, intermediate, and advanced aquatics classes to enhance participant skills.
- Served as Assistant Fire Marshall for Outpatient Physical Therapy at Madigan Hospital, ensuring safety compliance.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Consonus Healthcare
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team efforts to enhance patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.
- Engaged patients and families to provide education, support, and encouragement during recovery.
- Assessed patient progress and documented limitations to inform treatment strategies.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation and Aegis Therapy
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Delivered skilled therapy to residents under direction of Physical Therapist as part of rehabilitation team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Coordinated telehealth visits and evaluations with offsite supervising Physical Therapist.
- Provided active listening and support to veterans experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.
- Assessed progress and limitations, documenting findings to inform treatment plans.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2025
Certificate - Physical Therapist Assistant
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA06.2017
BS - Psychology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.1993
Skills
- Client service and support
- Performance tracking and analysis
- Patient and caregiver education
- Effective communication skills
- Document management systems
- Meeting facilitation techniques
- Project planning and development
- Data analysis methodologies
- Project tracking strategies
- Staff training and mentoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
- Physical Therapist Assistant License, Initial issuance 07/7/2017, Credential Number PI 60763126
- Basic Life Support
Volunteer Work
Peace Corps Volunteer, Malawi, 1994-1996
- Represented the organization positively and professionally while providing the community with much-needed services.
- Provided HIV/AIDs education and counseling and facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Advisor for local District AIDs Coordinating Commitee
- Coordinated and organized peer education workshops
- Proposal and Grant writing
- Designed programs and collaborated with local artists in high risk areas to create educational materials to be used within targeted community
World Vision Corporate Volunteer 2011-2015
- Administrative Assistant
- Web researching
- Data entry
- Organized and prepared mailings
- Marketing and logistics
Trinity Lutheran Church Member, 2006-present
- Vacation Bible School Volunteer
- Youth group activities chaperone
- 2019 Dominican Republic Mission Trip
Girl Scouts of Western Washington 2006-2009
- Troop Leader
- Managed logistical and administrative duties
- Organized and facilitated weekly meetings
- Designed and presented lesson plans
- Troop advisor for planning activities and outings
Accomplishments
WGU Excellence Award for Data-Driven Decision Making
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Foundation Resource Center
10.2024 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant
Department of Health
12.2023 - 10.2024
Physical Therapist Assistant
Consonus Healthcare
05.2022 - 12.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Reliant Rehabilitation and Aegis Therapy
08.2018 - 04.2022
MBA - Healthcare Administration
Western Governors University
Certificate - Physical Therapist Assistant
Green River Community College
BS - Psychology
Washington State University