Madison Meyers
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Detail-focused Nuclear Medicine Technologist with extensive experience in nuclear medicine procedures, student training, and orientation. Proven ability to enhance patient experience and care. Strong work ethic and commitment to professional growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sentara Healthcare
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Cultural Champion leader for Sentara Princess Anne, a committee that is helping to shape the way Sentara moves forward with its patient care and helping to improve the workplace environment for employees.
- Assists outpatients and their families throughout the entirety of their nuclear medicine procedure.
- Cares for inpatients and aids in the completion of their imaging.
- Works closely with other departments to develop a plan of action to best care for patients with appointments across multiple modalities or with scans with many moving parts here in our department.
- Helps to calm and reassure nervous and ill patients, to ensure they are comfortable throughout their stay, and that we can acquire the best image quality possible.
- Helped to create a finalized day shift for the department and call schedule a month in advance that accommodates all of my coworkers' individual needs and preferences.
- I am an ODU clinical coordinator. I am responsible for providing a safe and fulfilling learning environment for our future nuclear medicine technologists. I am also responsible for tracking their progress, evaluating their performance in the department, tracking their hours, and making sure they are on the right path to graduation. I am their point of contact for any questions regarding the program and its requirements.
- Starts patients' IVs and performs scans in a timely manner to help with department productivity.
- Maintains a BLS certification.
- Carefully verifies day-to-day orders in the department, making sure to highlight any and all of the important information.
- Familiar with EPIC, IMPAX, INTELERAD, and SYNAPSE processing systems, as well as Digirad and Siemens equipment.
- Performs daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Control testing, as well as overnight QC when necessary, to provide safe patient care.
- Consistently covers 5-10 call days per month, including rotating holidays and weekends.
- Collaborates with the on-call or reading doctors to verify that the patient is receiving the highest quality of care we can provide, as well as confirming that the radiologist's needs are met regarding image quality.
- Works closely with my team daily to ensure a smooth departmental flow.
- Responsible for scheduling DATScan, Sentinel Node, and general nuclear medicine patients, as well as answering the department phones to help answer any questions patients, family members, or their doctors may have.
- Helps to provide an effective solution for patients with any conflict that leaves everyone satisfied.
Bartender
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2015 - Current
- Upheld a high standard of cleanliness in all work areas.
- Oversaw bar inventory, restocked supplies, and placed orders.
- Collected money and made change.
- Broke down bar after events and returned leftover beer and wine to storage.
- Performed closing duties, including cleaning, sanitizing, and replenishing.
- Made engaging connections with guests to create loyalty.
- Opened and closed bar tabs.
- Processed cash, credit card, and voucher payments.
- Maintained full knowledge of all menu items, contents, and preparation methods.
- Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items, and made recommendations.
- Maintained a neat personal appearance.
- Served each guest with a sincere, positive, pleasant, and enthusiastic attitude.
Cheer Coach and Counselor
POWDR
Woodward, PA
06.2016 - 08.2022
- Maintained safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes, and more successful competitors.
- Developed specific training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements.
- Built strong media and community relationships in support of the sports program.
- Tracked class attendance and monitored class size to gauge the effectiveness of training.
- Cleaned and organized gym after each group class.
- Led daily meetings to enhance performance and offer direction toward achieving goals.
- Arrived on time, prepared, and attentive for every shift.
- Set up equipment, tested microphone, and selected music prior to each class.
- Designed each class to match the skill and learning levels of all participants.
- Led athletes of all ages through personal workouts and skill development training.
- Guided athletes in safe exercise, taking into account individualized physical limitations.
- Often took on the role of 'Master Staff' with the highest responsibility in groups.
- Prepared gym for each class and returned all equipment to storage at the end of class.
- Corrected dangerous movements and suggested alternate exercises.
- Maintained full responsibility for 14-22 athletes for an entire week at a time.
- Made sure athletes were up on time, knew where to be, and always had someone to come to in an emergency.
- Trained in basic first aid, with confidence to act at a moment's notice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2022
High School Diploma -
Bayside High School
Virginia Beach, VA06-2017
Skills
- Patient shielding techniques
- Patient Positioning
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Safety / Care
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Radiation safety
- Motivated
- Team Player
- Fast Learner
- Problem Solver
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Certifications - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- Sentara Cultural Committee Champion and Leader.
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Sentara Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Cheer Coach and Counselor
POWDR
06.2016 - 08.2022
Bartender
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
05.2015 - Current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Certifications - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- Sentara Cultural Committee Champion and Leader.
Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Old Dominion University
High School Diploma -
Bayside High School
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