Shunte Hubbard, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Cibolo,TX
Summary
Hard-working certified physician assistant seeking to leverage over 15 years of clinical experience to evaluate, access, and educate to cultivate healthier lifestyles. Experienced in primary care and specialty settings. Professional, with strengths in communication, patient evaluation and treatment management. Motivated health care provider focused on providing the best individualized care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Headache Institute of Texas
San Antonio, TX
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Evaluated and treated patients with cervicogenic headaches, including migraines, tension headaches, cluster and sinus-type headaches
- Directed and coached patients to teach therapeutic neck exercises aimed at healing common sources of head and face pain based on patient mechanical evaluation
- Determined appropriate imaging and laboratory exams needed based on symptoms presented including: MRIs, MRAs, CTs, sleep studies
- Prescribed and regulated medication as authorized by supervising physician
- Kept detailed medical records of patient histories, vital signs and test results, using Practice Fusion electronic medical record system
- Participated in treatment of patients enrolled in cohort study that resulted in 50% or greater reduction in migraine frequency in 62.5% of patients
- Referred and consulted with physicians and other healthcare providers.
Physician Assistant
North Texas Care Physicians
Plano, TX
09.2007 - 08.2016
- Provided pre-surgical history and physicals and post-surgery follow-up care in a 6-surgeon weight loss center
- Ordered and evaluated laboratory and diagnostic tests such as UGI barium swallows, sleep studies and ECGs
- Educated both patients and families about risks of obesity, weight loss surgery, compliance, and post-op complications
- Developed proficiency in gastric band adjustments by palpation and fluoroscopic guidance
- Discussed, monitored, and documented patient progress in EMR; tracked weight loss along with co-morbidities
- Assisted with clinic management: interviewing recruits, overseeing clinical staff, contributed to developing guidelines and new orientation.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Timmaron Family Medicine
Southlake, TX
02.2005 - 11.2006
- Performed physical exams including well child exams, adult physicals, well woman exams, and school physicals
- Averaged 20-30 patients per/day
- Effectively managed patients with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
- Ordered, reviewed and interpreted laboratory/diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and ECGs
- Appropriately diagnosed, prescribed treatment, and provided acute care for upper respiratory infections, strep throat, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, sinusitis, otitis media, etc
- Performed therapeutic procedures such as I/D, joint injections, skin biopsies, cryotherapy, suturing, toenail removal and casting
- Prepared timely and appropriate summaries in EMR
- Made referrals as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
UNIVERSITY of TEXAS MEDICAL
Galveston, TX 06.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX 08.1996 - 05.2000
Skills
Educating patients
Working with specialists
Direct Patient Care
Weight loss protocol
Patient Management
Performing procedures
EMR / EHR
Preventive care
Managing prescription refills
Postoperative evaluations
Certification
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Headache Institute of Texas
07.2017 - 07.2020
Physician Assistant
North Texas Care Physicians
09.2007 - 08.2016
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Timmaron Family Medicine
02.2005 - 11.2006
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
UNIVERSITY of TEXAS MEDICAL
06.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Texas Woman's University
08.1996 - 05.2000