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Shannon Stone

Virginia Beach

Summary

Physical Therapist with over 9 years in acute care, recognized for enhancing patient care through innovative initiatives and cross-functional teamwork. Skilled in process improvement and operational strategy, resulting in improved efficiency and patient outcomes. Strong ability to align clinical practices with organizational goals to drive performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Therapist

Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk
06.2016 - Current
  • Delivered evidence-based care across ICU, orthopedics, med-surg, general medical, and post-partum units.
  • Collaborated with physicians, case managers, and nursing to streamline patient discharges and mobility outcomes.
  • Led initiatives to reduce length of stay and prevent readmissions through early mobility and enhanced recovery programs.
  • Designed and implemented tools and workflows that improved interdisciplinary collaboration and patient outcomes.
  • Served as clinical preceptor and onboarding mentor for new staff and students.
  • Proactively identified workflow inefficiencies and presented actionable solutions to leadership.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
01-2016

Bachelor of Science - Health and Exercise Science

Roanoke College
Salem, VA
01-2013

Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Process improvement and project management support
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Data analysis and EMR expertise
  • Staff education and onboarding
  • Workflow optimization
  • Communication and relationship building

Interests Future Goals

Passionate about leveraging clinical and operational experience to contribute to healthcare system improvements. Interested in roles focused on strategic planning, operations management, program development, and process improvement.

Leadership Development Highlights

  • Selected for hospital job shadowing initiative for future leaders.
  • Regular attendee of hospital operational and quality meetings (e.g., Surgical Partnership Council).
  • Lead ICU Physical Therapist and key contributor to the ICU Early Mobility Program.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of Post-Partum Enhanced Recovery After Delivery Program.
  • Improved personal productivity from 93.8% (2023) to 105.5% (2024) through workflow optimization

Timeline

Physical Therapist

Sentara Leigh Hospital
06.2016 - Current

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) -

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Science - Health and Exercise Science

Roanoke College

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