Bernadette Kirkpatrick
Oviedo,FL
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare with a focus on radiation therapy, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient positioning and radiation safety protocols. Extensive experience with breath hold and gating, and SBRT/SRS cases. Several years of treatment with TrueBeam, Ethos, and Edge machines. Worked with Mosaic, Aria, and Epic systems. Responsible for the employment of prospective employees, scheduling, and quality control.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
Orlando, Florida
2002.12 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and progress notes.
- Instructed Radiation Therapy students in the operation of radiotherapy machines such as linear accelerators and simulators.
Radiation Therapist
North Florida Radiation Oncology
Gainesville, Florida
1999.06 - 2002.05
- Operated radiation therapy equipment ensuring precise delivery of doses of 30+ patients, simulation and block cutting.
Radiation Therapist
Oncology Therapies of Orlando
Orlando, Florida
1993.07 - 1995.09
- Supervised a team of Radiation Therapists providing technical support and direction as needed.
- Maintained detailed records of all treatments given including dose calculation information, type of beam used, field size parameters.
- Prepared patients for treatments in accordance with prescription and care plan data; simulated and constructed electron blocks and developed alpha cradle molds.
Radiation Therapist
University Of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Miami, Florida
1992.03 - 1993.07
- Trained to treat skin cancers using a Superficial Orthovoltage Unit.
- Operated radiation therapy equipment ensuring precise delivery of doses.
Radiation Therapist
Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, Florida
1990.09 - 1992.03
- Treated high patient volume, with extensive simulation, with established protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH1990-08
Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology - Xray
University of Akron
Akron, OH1989-06
Skills
- Patient simulation
- Excellent communication
- Electronic medical records
- Stereotactic Procedures
- Dosage calculation
- Quality assurance
- Medical imaging
Certification
- ARRT Registered Radiation Therapist/ Radiologic Technologist Florida State License in Radiation Therapy JX09477
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Orlando Health Cancer Institute
2002.12 - Current
Radiation Therapist
North Florida Radiation Oncology
1999.06 - 2002.05
Radiation Therapist
Oncology Therapies of Orlando
1993.07 - 1995.09
Radiation Therapist
University Of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
1992.03 - 1993.07
Radiation Therapist
Baptist Hospital of Miami
1990.09 - 1992.03
Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy
University of Cincinnati
Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology - Xray
University of Akron