Destiny Thompson
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with over ten years of hands-on experience in fast-paced hospital and clinic environments. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
St. Francis Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Ensured safety standards were maintained by properly handling radioactive materials during procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Produced diagnostic images for use in identification and treatment of diseases by applying and measuring radioactive isotopes.
- Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging studies.
- Contributed to increased department efficiency by maintaining the cleanliness and organization of equipment and workspace.
- Mentored new technologists, sharing knowledge on best practices for nuclear medicine procedures and techniques.
- Evaluated patients'' medical history prior to procedures to ensure appropriateness of requested tests and minimize risk factors associated with radiation exposure.
- Created excellent patient experience in a fast paced general nuclear medicine, PET/CT, and cardiovascular department.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
MidState Medical Center
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Perform Planar, SPECT, and PET/CT exams according to standards and procedure characterized by the department
- Ensure patient safety and patient experience
- Maintained detailed records of all performed scans, ensuring accuracy for future reference or comparison purposes.
- Mentored new technologists, sharing knowledge on best practices for nuclear medicine procedures and techniques.
- Perform all quality control according to QC methods and procedures
- Perform intravenous injection of various radiopharmaceuticals
- Perform radiopharmaceutical kit preparations
- Verify scan quality and perform computer image and data processing including archiving and data transfer to clinical archives (e.g., PACS)
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Aided in reducing exam wait times by efficiently prioritizing workload based on urgency levels and referring physicians'' requests.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
St. Vincent's Medical Center
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Perform Planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT exams according to standards and procedure characterized by the department
- Ensure patient safety and patient experience
- Perform all quality control according to QC methods and procedures
- Perform intravenous injection of various radiopharmaceuticals
- Perform radiopharmaceutical kit preparations
- Verify scan quality and perform computer image and data processing including archiving and data transfer to clinical archives (e.g., PACS).
- Ensured safety standards were maintained by properly handling radioactive materials during procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by performing accurate and efficient diagnostic imaging studies.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Streamlined workflow through effective management of daily tasks and patient scheduling.
Patient Care Associate
St. Vincent's Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted nurses in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and recording medical histories for accurate patient records.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with various diagnostic procedures such as obtaining EKG readings, and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.
- Expedited response times to critical situations by swiftly recognizing changes in patient conditions and alerting appropriate medical personnel when necessary.
- Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various medical equipment usage such as EKG machines, blood glucose monitors, and IV pumps as required for specific patient treatments.
Resident Service Associate
Maplewood Assisted Living
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Cue medication
- Observe and report any major behavioral changes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
Education
A.S. in NUCLEAR MEDICINE -
GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2020
Skills
- Patient Care
- Radiopharmaceutical handling
- Quality Control
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Anatomy knowledge
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient Safety
- Patient Education
- Data Acquisition
- HIPAA
- Computer Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist NMTCB
- Certified Nursing Assistant, State of Connecticut
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
References
References upon request
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
St. Francis Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
St. Vincent's Medical Center
09.2020 - 06.2021
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
MidState Medical Center
05.2020 - 09.2021
Patient Care Associate
St. Vincent's Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2021
Resident Service Associate
Maplewood Assisted Living
01.2015 - 01.2016
A.S. in NUCLEAR MEDICINE -
GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE