Christie Bevel
Bethany,LA
Summary
Certified Medical Dosimetrist with over 25 years experience possessing an in depth knowledge of treatment planning and delivery. Also possess a strong Radiation Therapy clinical background and skills to provide quality patient care.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Manager
Dakar Academy Schools
03.2019 - 01.2024
- Lead team in Developing comprehensive HR department
- Facilitated HR Information System installation and training
- Developed infrastructure for facility wide policies and implementation
- Utilized Coaching certification obtained in 2020 in resolving staffing issues and increasing longevity.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset in preparation for international work.
- Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
- Worked remote since June 2022.
Radiation Oncology Consultant
Hopital Aristide Le Dantec
11.2014 - 03.2019
- Served as consultant for Radiation Oncology staff in Dosimetry, Simulation, Treatment techniques, and Radiation Safety.
- Provided training and expertise in accomplishing planning objectives to spare normal organ and tissue structures while escalating dose.
- Assisted Radiation Oncologist and Physicist in development/training for Rad/Onc residents in contouring and treatment planning with Eclipse
- Provided support training in transition with new technology from Cobalt to 3D treatments. Eclipse, Aria, RadCalc, Varian
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Veterans Health Administration VHA
11.2001 - 06.2014
- Produced daily treatment planning using 2D, 3D, IMRT with Pinnacle, Mosaic, RadCalc and Elekta
- Imported/fused CT, MRI and Pet Scans in order to create plans and accurately draw anatomical structures
- Effectively identified organs at risk and plan for minimum dose achievable to those areas
- Aided therapist and Radiation Oncologist in Simulation techniques and provided therapist with support in implementation of treatment plans
- Performed weekly chart checks and attendance of weekly chart round with physicist , therapists, Radiation oncologist, nurses and staff
- Imported plans in Mosaic record and verify
Radiation Therapist/Medical Dosimetrist
Christus St. Michael Health System
05.1990 - 11.2001
- Worked closely under supervision of a medical physicist to create patient treatment plans
- Collaboratively worked with physicians regarding treatment intentions for each patient
- Rendered 2D, 3D dosimetry on ADAC, ROCS, and Pinnacle treatment planning system
- Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
- Monitored operation of radiation therapy equipment to verify continuous functionality, identified faults and escalated repair needs for quick attention and resolution.
- Educated, prepared and reassured patients and families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
- Administered radiation therapy in prescribed doses and to designated anatomy to directly affect target areas.
- Followed physician instructions and prescription data when preparing patients for and administering treatments.
- Wrote up and checked patient charts for accuracy
- Took courses for board preparation and trained with physicians, physicists to pass CMD boards
- Performed hand calculations for all plans
Radiologic Technologist/Staff Radiation Therapist
Wadley Regional Medical Center
07.1988 - 05.1990
- Thoroughly explained procedures to patients and delivered patient simulations and treatment
- Created immobilization devices and blocks
- Daily set-up and administration of patients treatments on Varian Worked closely with Dosimetrist on treatment planning and reproducing daily patient set-ups and delivery
- Maintained accurate daily records in patient charts and scheduled appointments
- Weekly chart check and QA procedures
- Monitored radiation equipment and observed and reassured patients during treatment.
- Monitored patients to check for unusual reactions to treatment.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Counseling
Louisiana Baptist University
Shreveport, United States05.2019
Certified Medical Dosimetry - Medical Dosimetry
Dosimetry Training
Texarkana, Tx United States2007
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
Ottawa University
Overland Park, KS United States1995
Certificate in Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapy
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Tx1989
Radiologic Technologist
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Texarkana, TX06.1986
Skills
- Strong listening, communication and interpersonal skills
- Good at problem solving and critical thinking
- Knowledgeable in areas of anatomy and physiology, clinical oncology and radiation physics
- Working knowledge of radiation therapy safety principles
- Manages time effectively and efficiently
- Extensive Medical Dosimetry expertise
- Extensive Radiation Therapy clinical expertise
- Mosaic record and verify
- Perform Rad Calc QA
- Self-Directed
Affiliations
- Medical Dosimetry Certification Board
- American Society of Radiologic Technologist
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology
- LA State License
Timeline
Human Resource Manager
Dakar Academy Schools
03.2019 - 01.2024
Radiation Oncology Consultant
Hopital Aristide Le Dantec
11.2014 - 03.2019
Certified Medical Dosimetrist
Veterans Health Administration VHA
11.2001 - 06.2014
Radiation Therapist/Medical Dosimetrist
Christus St. Michael Health System
05.1990 - 11.2001
Radiologic Technologist/Staff Radiation Therapist
Wadley Regional Medical Center
07.1988 - 05.1990
Master of Arts - Christian Counseling
Louisiana Baptist University
Certified Medical Dosimetry - Medical Dosimetry
Dosimetry Training
Bachelor of Arts - Health Administration
Ottawa University
Certificate in Radiation Therapy - Radiation Therapy
Baylor University Medical Center
Radiologic Technologist
Wadley Regional Medical Center
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