Jennifer Nett
Radiation Therapist
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Radiation Therapist pursuing full-time role. Proficient in compassionate patient care and precision operation of equipment, ensuring safe and accurate delivery of treatments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
R.T.(T) (ARRT) Certification
1
1
ASRT Member
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
07.2025 - Current
- Positioned patients for treatment with accuracy according to prescription.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety during treatment sessions by properly positioning them and ensuring immobilization devices were in place.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with the challenges of undergoing radiation therapy.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety protocols to minimize risk of exposure to ionizing radiation for both patients and staff members.
Radiation Therapy Student
CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Cancer Center
09.2024 - Current
- Positioned patients accurately with proper immobilization devices according to prescription & monitored patients during treatment.
- Reviewed patient data in EMR chart & treatment plans, patient medical history, etc. to understand needs & deliver targeted care.
- Administered prescribed dose according to patient's prescription.
- Monitored patient health status during treatments, identifying and reporting adverse reactions or complications
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of procedures and addressing concerns promptly.
- Exemplified professionalism and a strong work ethic, consistently maintaining a high level of performance and dedication to patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult treatments, fostering a positive environment conducive to healing.
- Contributed to efficient clinic operations by maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
- Conducted regular morning warm-up and quality assurance checks on treatment machines to ensure consistent radiation delivery accuracy.
- Experienced with 3D, IMRT, SBRT, HDR brachytherapy & electron treatments.
- Maintained proper patient and personnel protection in presence of radiation to avoid overexposure and tissue damage.
- Participated in CT simulation and clinical simulation of patients prior to treatment planning and manufactured custom electron blocks
- Prove ability to learn quickly & adapt to new situations.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self Employed, DBA Massage By Jen
11.1999 - 11.2023
- Owned and operated a successful private massage therapy practice for over 20 years.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for repeat customers.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing clients'' chronic pain or injury concerns.
- Established provider for Workforce Safety patient referrals, fully compliant with medical billing, coding and detailed treatment documentation requirements.
- Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, warm towels, other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
- Achieved significant reduction in clients' muscle tension and pain with tailored deep tissue techniques and multiple modality massages.
- Consistently maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with state regulations and industry best practices.
- Effectively managed time to ensure all appointments ran smoothly without compromising the quality of service provided to clients.
- Educated clients on self-care techniques, empowering them to improve and maintain overall well-being between appointments and beyond.
- Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling availability, accommodating client needs by offering evening or weekend appointments when necessary.
- Participated in continuous education and professional development to master latest techniques in massage therapy and stay current on industry trends.
- Ensured client satisfaction by providing personalized and effective massage therapy sessions tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Performed thorough consultations before each session to determine clients'' goals for treatment while also identifying potential contraindications or precautions needed during the massage process itself.
- Achieved high client retention by establishing strong rapport through attentive listening and empathetic communication.
- Increased client base through effective word-of-mouth referral programs and social media marketing strategies.
- Delivered exceptional customer service experiences, built and maintained client relationships, resulting in high rate of repeat business, positive reviews, and increased word-of-mouth referrals.
- Performed all administrative tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy
Northwestern Health Sciences University
2501 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN 5543106-2025
Graduate Certificate - Massage Therapy
Medical Arts Massage School
Raleigh, NC08-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And French
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN05-1990
Skills
- Extensive Patient Care Experience
- Intuitive Communication Skills and Empathy
- Strong Work Ethic and Self motivation
- Creative Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Adaptability, Teamwork, and Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Time Management
- Loyalty and Reliability
- Professional Ethics and Confidentiality
- Learn Well and Quickly
Certification
- R.T.(T)(ARRT) since July 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Certification - American Red Cross
- Licensed Massage Therapist - ND Board of Massage since 1999
Technical Experience
Equipment Experience
- Varian 21 IX, 21EX, and Varian Truebeam EDGE
- RPM Gating and Varian RGSC
- Identify
- Observation of HDR Brachytherapy
- Observation of Proton therapy at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- CT Simulator
EMR Software
- EPIC
- MOSAIQ
- ARIA
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Radiation Therapy Student
CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Cancer Center
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self Employed, DBA Massage By Jen
11.1999 - 11.2023
Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Graduate Certificate - Massage Therapy
Medical Arts Massage School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And French
Concordia College