DENISE VAUGHN
Moberly,MO
Summary
Well-qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist trained and certified to handle radiopharmaceuticals. Supports accuracy of diagnostic processes by completing quality work. Knowledgeable about safety requirements and procedures to protect both patients and staff. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Boone Hospital Center
Columbia , MO
11.2015 - Current
- Maintained records of patient treatments, imaging results, and radiation dosage levels.
- Operated nuclear medicine equipment such as gamma cameras and PET scanners.
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals to patients according to prescribed protocols.
- Provided instruction to patients regarding preparation for imaging studies.
- Limited CT Ability, scanning for Low dose CT Lung screening Program
- Worked on GE 640 Gamma Camera, Phillips Brghtview Gamma Camera, and Siemens PET/CT scanner
- Interventional Radiology Technologist during staff shortage 2018 -2020
Registered Radiographer
University of Missouri Hospital and Women's and Children's Hospital
Columbia , MO
07.2011 - 01.2017
- In-patient, out-patient, and ER patient x-rays, fluoroscopy exams, trauma's, and various portable x-ray exams
- Interventional Stroke cases, coiling's for aneurysms in the brain, carotid Stent placement, coiling for GI bleeds, Liver chemo embolization, renal embolization's, nephrostomy tubes, drainage tube placements, various biopsies, PICC line placements.
- Assessed the patient's condition and communicated with them to explain procedures and answer questions
Interventional Radiology Technologist
University of Missouri Hospital and Women's and Children's Hospital
Columbia , MO
05.2012 - 03.2015
embolizationspatient, out-patient, and ER patient x-rays, fluoroscopy exams, trauma's, and various portable x-ray examsInterventional Stroke cases, coiling's for aneurysms in the brain, carotid Stent placement, coiling for GI bleeds, Liver chemo embolization, renembolizationsn's, nephrostomy tubes, drainage tube placements, various biopsies, PICC line placements.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN
Harry S Truman VA Hospital
Columbia , MO
03.2011 - 12.2011
- In-patient, Out-patient, and ER patient Cardiac and General nuclear medicine exams
- Daily, weekly, monthly QC done on gamma camera and equipment
- Siemens Symbia gamma camera, Phillips gamma camera.
- Maintained records of patient treatments, imaging results, and radiation dosage levels.
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals to patients according to prescribed protocols.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Satilla Regional Medical Center
Waycross , GA
10.2009 - 12.2009
- 486 bed, Level 2 trauma center
- In patient, Out patient, and ER patient Cardiac and General nuclear medicine exams
- Daily, weekly, monthly QC done on gamma camera and equipment
- ADAC Cirrus single head gamma camera with Pegasys software, Phillips Cardio Epic 160 with Pegasys software and Cedars cardiac processing, Phillips Picker with Odyssey LX software
- Amicas PACS System.
- Performed quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Maintained records of patient treatments, imaging results, and radiation dosage levels.
- Prepared radioactive materials for use in medical procedures.
- Operated nuclear medicine equipment such as gamma cameras and PET scanners.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Hospital
Gallup , NM
09.2008 - 07.2009
- 100 bed, Level 3 trauma center
- In patient, Out patient, and ER patient nuclear medicine and radiography exams
- Daily, weekly, monthly QC done on gamma camera and equipment
- Built Nuclear Cardiology program from ground up
- Developed policies and procedures related to the use of radiopharmaceuticals in clinical settings.
- Trained, mentored and precepted new employees on procedures, best practices and hospital policies.
- Designed and instituted new processes and standards for outpatient and inpatient diagnostic exams to achieve and exceed department goals.
- Daily cold kit preparations for general nuclear medicine exams
- Maintained records of patient treatments, imaging results, and radiation dosage levels.
- ADAC Argus single head gamma camera with Pegasys software & GE Infinia dual head gamma camera with Xeleris software
- GE xray equipment with Konica Minolta Regius model 110 CR readers
- Amicas PACS System
- DEXA - Hologic Camera.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Alta Vista Regional Hospital
Las Vegas , NM
06.2008 - 08.2008
- 60 bed, Level 3 trauma center
- In patient, out patient, and ER patient Cardiac and General nuclear medicine exams
- Daily, weekly, monthly QC done on gamma camera and equipment
- Performed quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Maintained records of patient treatments, imaging results, and radiation dosage levels.
- Prepared radioactive materials for use in medical procedures.
- Phillips Axis gamma camera with Odyssey LX software.
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals to patients according to prescribed protocols.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
St. Vincent's Regional Medical Center
Santa Fe , NM
04.2008 - 05.2008
- 263 bed, Level 3 trauma center
- In patient, out-patient and ER patient Cardiac and General nuclear medicine exams
- Generator elution's for kit preparations of Choletec and MDP
- Siemens E-cam gamma camera.
- Maintained records of patient treatments, imaging results, and radiation dosage levels.
- Prepared radioactive materials for use in medical procedures.
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals to patients according to prescribed protocols.
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and diagnostic procedures.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge , LA
12.2007 - 01.2008
- 763 bed hospital and outpatient center
- In-patient, out-patient nuclear medicine exams
- Daily, weekly and monthly QC done on gamma camera's and equipment
- Gamma cameras used Siemens E-cam, and Phillips Forte.
- Maintained records of patient treatments, imaging results, and radiation dosage levels.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
BroMenn Regional Medical Center
Normal , IL
01.2007 - 08.2007
- In-patient, out-patient, and Emergency Room radiography exams and nuclear medicine studies
- Prepare paperwork for all in-patients and out-patients
- Pull X-ray files for cases needing comparisons studies
- Maintained records of patient treatments, imaging results, and radiation dosage levels.
- Prepared radioactive materials for use in medical procedures.
- Operated nuclear medicine equipment such as gamma cameras and PET scanners.
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals to patients according to prescribed protocols.
- Ensured that radiation safety measures were followed at all times while working with radioactive materials.
- GE Millineum, Siemens E cam, and Siemens C cam Nuclear Medicine camera's
- GE CR and DR X-ray equipment.
Radiologic Technology Aide
OSF Prompt Care-St. Joseph Medical Center
Bloomington , IL
05.2006 - 01.2007
- Radiographer on selected exams
- Triaging patients
- Laboratory analysis (urinalysis, rapid strep test, rapid influenza test).
Education
Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technology
The University of Findlay-The Nuclear Medicine Institute
Findlay, OH01-2007
Certificate - Radiography
Bloomington-Normal School of Radiography
Bloomington, IL06-2005
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-1996
Skills
- X-rays
- Patient shielding techniques
- Radiation safety
- Team player
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Care
- HIPAA
- Therapeutic procedures
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Patient Safety
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Patient Education
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- CPR Certification, American Heart Association
- Venipuncture Certification, Acquired through Bloomington-Normal School of Radiography and University of Findlay- Nuclear Medicine Institute
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, NMTCB CNMT # 029491
- ARRT RT(VI) 392837, ARRT RT(N), 392837, ARRT RT(R), 392837
Society Memberships
- ASRT RT(R)(N)(VI), 506974
- SNM, 283805
Accomplishments
- Bee Award Recipient January 2021
- Bee Award Nominee June 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Boone Hospital Center
11.2015 - Current
Interventional Radiology Technologist
University of Missouri Hospital and Women's and Children's Hospital
05.2012 - 03.2015
Registered Radiographer
University of Missouri Hospital and Women's and Children's Hospital
07.2011 - 01.2017
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN
Harry S Truman VA Hospital
03.2011 - 12.2011
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Satilla Regional Medical Center
10.2009 - 12.2009
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Hospital
09.2008 - 07.2009
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Alta Vista Regional Hospital
06.2008 - 08.2008
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
St. Vincent's Regional Medical Center
04.2008 - 05.2008
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
12.2007 - 01.2008
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
BroMenn Regional Medical Center
01.2007 - 08.2007
Radiologic Technology Aide
OSF Prompt Care-St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2006 - 01.2007
Certificate - Nuclear Medicine Technology
The University of Findlay-The Nuclear Medicine Institute
Certificate - Radiography
Bloomington-Normal School of Radiography
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Eastern Illinois University
- CPR Certification, American Heart Association
- Venipuncture Certification, Acquired through Bloomington-Normal School of Radiography and University of Findlay- Nuclear Medicine Institute
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, NMTCB CNMT # 029491
- ARRT RT(VI) 392837, ARRT RT(N), 392837, ARRT RT(R), 392837
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