Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
SHADOWING EXPERIENCE
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS & HONORS
Timeline
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Andrea Guihapon Loughlin

Attleboro,MA

Summary

Clinically trained Physician Assistant student with over 7 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, providing a strong foundation in diagnostic imaging and patient assessment. Demonstrates the ability to excel in diverse healthcare environments, including inpatient, outpatient, and underserved settings. Committed to enhancing clinical expertise and contributing to the delivery of high-quality, equitable care as a future Physician Assistant. Dedicated to fostering positive patient outcomes through collaboration and compassion while continually learning in the healthcare field.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

MaineHealth
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Perform general and cardiac nuclear medicine imaging in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Obtain medical histories, review medications, and screen for contraindications.
  • Start IVs, administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications, and monitor ECGs.
  • Take vitals, monitor for adverse reactions, and ensure radiation safety.
  • Adapt efficiently to new equipment, protocols, and patient populations.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Methodist Texsan Heart Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Performed general and cardiac studies in a fast-paced cardiac specialty hospital.
  • Collaborated closely with cardiologists, nurses, and providers.
  • Managed ECG monitoring, radiopharmaceutical administration, and patient preparation.

Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Schnitzler Cardiovascular Consultants
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Oversaw nuclear cardiology imaging and treadmill stress testing.
  • Led the clinic through IAC accreditation, ensuring quality and safety standards.
  • Managed scheduling, insurance verification, and nuclear stress lab operations.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Baptist Health System / Mission Trail Baptist
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Provided imaging services in an underserved community with complex patient needs.
  • Supported patients with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and socioeconomic challenges.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Bryant University

Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Science

University of the Incarnate Word
05.2017

Skills

  • Patient Care & Diagnostics:
  • Comprehensive medical history & assessment
  • IV insertion, venipuncture, injections
  • ECG/EKG placement & interpretation
  • Vital sign monitoring & medication review
  • Radiopharmaceutical preparation & administration
  • SPECT and PET/CT operation and QA
  • Healthcare Competencies:
  • Risk assessment & contraindication screening
  • Patient counseling & communication
  • Infection control & radiation safety
  • EMR proficiency (Epic, Cerner)

Affiliations

  • Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)
  • ERad Imaging Education Network

Certification

  • Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist — ARRT #569331
  • Radiologic Technologist — Texas Medical Board
  • Radiologic Technologist — Maine Radiologic Technology Board
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • AHA First Aid & CPR
  • Bracco CardioGen-82 Generator (Rb-82) Certification

SHADOWING EXPERIENCE

Physician Assistant Shadowing — MaineHealth (Cardiology | Jan 2024 – Mar 2024 | 56 hours)

  • Observed office visits, diagnostic review, treatment planning, and patient counseling.
  • Gained insight into prescription management, interdisciplinary consultation, and continuity of care.

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

  • Methodist Healthcare (1,536-bed facility) — 1024 hours
  • Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio — 208 hours
  • Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center — 256 hours
  • San Antonio Military Medical Center — 64 hours
  • Radiopharmacy rotation (Cardinal Health) — 84 hours


Responsibilities included IV placement, patient assessment, radiopharmaceutical preparation, ECG monitoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS & HONORS

Sister Fitzpatrick Award — Excellence in Nuclear Medicine Science, Peer Award for Clinical Excellence, Healthcare Scholars Program (HCA) Scholarship, ADP Aspire Scholarship, Dean’s List — multiple semesters, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

Timeline

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

MaineHealth
01.2022 - 12.2024

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Methodist Texsan Heart Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2020

Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Schnitzler Cardiovascular Consultants
10.2017 - 07.2018

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Baptist Health System / Mission Trail Baptist
07.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Science

University of the Incarnate Word

Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies

Bryant University
Andrea Guihapon Loughlin