Ketha Claybrooks
Dallas
Summary
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiation Therapist
Texas Oncology
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety during treatment sessions by properly positioning them and ensuring immobilization devices were in place.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently delivering accurate radiation treatments as prescribed by the oncologist.
- Educated patients about their treatment plan, side effects, and self-care strategies, reducing anxiety and promoting adherence to recommended practices.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness for future reference by healthcare professionals involved in the patient''s care.
- Assisted in maintaining departmental accreditation by adhering to regulatory standards for quality assurance and documentation processes.
- Monitored and documented patient progress throughout the course of their therapy, making necessary adjustments to maintain optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Documented patient data in EMR chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
- Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
Radiation Therapy Student
Radiation Therapy Student
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated closely with dosimetrists and physicists to plan algorithms for each unique case scenario
- Achieved precise targeting through diligent alignment of lasers with anatomical landmarks on the patient's body
- Positioned an average of 35 cancer patients per day for radiation treatment in a safe and expedient manner
Radiation Therapy Student
Radiation Therapy Student
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Understood and implemented 3D conformal, IGRT, IMRT, SBS, SBRT, and brachytherapy treatments
- Gained knowledge and experience when making iso shifts from portal images and CT cone beam
- Participated in simulation procedures with an emphasis on patient positioning
- Positioned an average of 25-35 cancer patients per day
- Learned ad executed electron blocked cutting
- Participated in CT simulation for treatment planning
Patient Care Tech
Tristar Summit Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Rapid response to critical events in the Emergency Department
- Assisted nursing with administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and utilized advanced technical skills to operate specialized equipment such as EKG machines, glucose monitors, and more
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure while working in a high-stress
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations
Education
Certificate of Radiation Therapy -
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08.2024
Bachelor of Science -
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN08.2023
Skills
- Varian (True beam, IX, Trilogy)
- Phillips CT & GE scanners
- Patient positioning
- Simulation Techniques
- Anatomy knowledge
- Clinical Procedures
- Medical imaging
Corequalifications
Varian (True beam, IX, Trilogy), Phillips CT & GE scanners, Patient positioning, Simulation Techniques, Anatomy knowledge, Clinical Procedures, Medical imaging
Timeline
Radiation Therapist
Texas Oncology
08.2024 - Current
Radiation Therapy Student
Radiation Therapy Student
03.2024 - Current
Radiation Therapy Student
Radiation Therapy Student
08.2023 - 02.2024
Patient Care Tech
Tristar Summit Medical Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Certificate of Radiation Therapy -
Chattanooga State Community College
Bachelor of Science -
Middle Tennessee State University
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