A SHLEY N. HUGHES

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270-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Physician Assistant in a dynamic work

e nvironment that fuels my passion for high quality patient care.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Physician 2014

A ssistant Studies

B ethel University, Paris TN

2009

GPA: 3.73

Bachelor of Science: Biology

( Pre-Medicine)

M inor: Chemistry

Murray State University, Murray KY

GPA: 3.37- Cum Laude

C LINICAL SKILLS

I nclude but not limited to:

Obtaining and performing a thorough history and physical to

f orm differential diagnoses and thorough treatment plans

Preventive medicine counseling and thorough patient education

A dministration of prescription and intravenous medications in

a ddition to fluid management

A bility to work as a team and utilize constructive criticism to

e nhance patient care

Utilization of peer-reviewed journals and guidelines to provide

e vidence-based medicine

Peri-operative management and first assist experience to include

b ut not limited to cardiothoracic patients, hernia repair,

c holecystectomy, appendectomy, bowel resection, mastectomy,

a nd hysterectomy

EKG interpretation

Gynecological and Pre-Natal examinations

Venipuncture, Incision and Drainage

Primary and Secondary wound care with dressing changes

Proficient closure techniques with use of suture, staples, and

D ermabond

Urinary catheter placement

Endotracheal intubation

Exposure to central line placement, initiating and maintaining

d ialysis, and management of thoracostomy tubes

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Rotations-Five Weeks Duration Each

2 013-2014

F amily Medicine I – Total Life Care, Paducah KY

1 92 hrs, 225 Encounters

Family Medicine II – Martin Family Practice

1 55 hrs, 195 Encounters

Internal Medicine – Western Kentucky Kidney Specialists

1 79 hrs, 176 Encounters

Pediatrics – Marshall County Surgical/Medical Group

1 61 hrs, 233 Encounters

Emergency Medicine – Jackson Purchase Medical Center

1 72 hrs, 168 Encounters

General Surgery – Mercy General Surgery

2 06 hrs, 146 Encounters

M ental Health – Four Rivers Behavioral Health

1 72 hrs, 216 Encounters

Women’s Health - Paducah Women’s Clinic

1 62 hrs, 227 Encounters

Women’s Health (Elective)- Mercy OB/GYN

1 89 hrs, 236 Encounters

Cardiothoracic – Mercy Regional Heart and Lung Surgery

1 89 hrs, 182 Encounters

Gynecologic Oncology – WellStar Gynecologic Oncology

1 71 hrs, 175 Encounter

Baptist Health Paducah

2010-2011

Patient Care Assistant-Surgical/Vascular Unit

Collaboration with a team of nurses and healthcare providers to

d eliver attentive, evidence-based patient care during the peri-

operative period

CERTIFICATIONS

Physician Assistant National Certification Exam –

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Identification #1118560

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Expires October

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2 014

Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) – Expires June 2014

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AFFILIATIONS

Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants (KAPA) 2013-Pres

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American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) 2011-Pres

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REFERENCES

Kimberley Evans, APRN

Department Director of Surgical/Vascular Unit

Baptist Health Paducah

2501 Kentucky Ave.

Paducah, KY 42003

Office: 270-***-*****

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Sandra Johnson, PA-C

Paducah Women’s Clinic

2311 Kentucky Avenue

Paducah, KY 42003

Tel: 270-***-*****

Office: 270-***-****

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Samantha Reed, APRN

Mercy Regional Heart and Lung Surgery

Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion

1532 Lone Oak Rd. Suite 445

Paducah, KY 42003

Tel: 270-***-*****

Fax: 270-***-****

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Marcus Turnley, PA-C

Mercy General Surgery

Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion

1532 Lone Oak Rd. Suite 235

Paducah, KY 42003

Tel: 270-***-*****

Fax: 270-***-****

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