Shanin Stedge
Walnut Cove,NC
Summary
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
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Cone Health System
Greensboro, NC
09.2005 - 07.2023
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Administered IV contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals and antispasmodics to patients.
- Tested patients to gather information on wide range of illnesses and diagnoses.
- Assisted physicians with patient examinations and diagnostic procedures.
- Provided patient education regarding the risks associated with exposure to radiation from radionuclides.
- Maintained records of patient treatments, imaging results, and radiation dosage levels.
- Adhered to all regulatory requirements including HIPAA, JCAHO, OSHA.
- Monitored patient reactions during scans to ensure safety and comfort.
- Performed quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals to patients according to prescribed protocols.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Twin County Regional Hospital
Galax, VA
07.2003 - 08.2005
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Administered radiopharmaceuticals to patients according to prescribed protocols.
- Maintained state and federal compliance, facilitated state inspections and spearheaded quality assurance programs to meet state regulation requirements.
- Operated nuclear medicine equipment such as gamma cameras and PET scanners.
- Designed and instituted new processes and standards for outpatient and inpatient diagnostic exams to achieve and exceed department goals.
- Prepared, administered and measured radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans and images to diagnose and treat diseases.
- Developed policies and procedures related to the use of radiopharmaceuticals in clinical settings.
- Instructed students on proper techniques for administering radiopharmaceuticals.
- Evaluated new technologies related to nuclear medicine procedures.
Assistant Curator Natural Science
SciWorks
Winston Salem, NC
07.1999 - 07.2002
- Prepared reports summarising observations made during routine inspections of facilities housing animals.
- Developed positive relationships with volunteers and other staff members whilst promoting a team-oriented work environment.
- Performed regular health checks on animals, looking for signs of illness or injury.
- Organised daily feeding schedules ensuring appropriate nutritional requirements were met.
- Gave advice to visitors about animal welfare issues.
- Provided animal care and enrichment, including cleaning of enclosures and providing food and water.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations involving animals while adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored animals to ensure they were healthy and comfortable in their environment.
Parts Specialist
Isbell Equipment Sales
Winston-Salem, NC
08.1992 - 08.2000
- Inspected and verified incoming parts for accuracy against invoices, delivery notes, and packing slips.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory transactions in the computer system.
- Organized and labeled parts to ensure easy identification and retrieval.
- Received customer orders and placed them into the system for processing.
- Provided customers with technical advice regarding parts information and availability.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on their needs.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in a timely manner.
- Monitored stock levels of all products in the storeroom to ensure adequate supply at all times.
- Documented any discrepancies between actual inventory counts versus what was recorded in the system.
- Created purchase orders for new parts when needed by vendors or suppliers.
- Managed vendor relationships by ensuring that orders were filled accurately and on time.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medical Technology
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC06-2004
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC06-2000
Skills
- Health Education
- Radiology
- Patient shielding techniques
- Unit Administration
- Staff Training
- Radiation safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Performance Improvement
- Computer Skills
- HIPAA
- Patient Care
- Records Management
- Medication Administration
- Data Acquisition
- Radiopharmaceutical administration
- Therapeutic procedures
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Patient Education
- Patient Positioning
- Needle localization
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Patient Advocacy
- Staff Education
- Patient Safety
- Patient confidentiality
Timeline
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Cone Health System
09.2005 - 07.2023
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Twin County Regional Hospital
07.2003 - 08.2005
Assistant Curator Natural Science
SciWorks
07.1999 - 07.2002
Parts Specialist
Isbell Equipment Sales
08.1992 - 08.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medical Technology
Forsyth Technical Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Surry Community College
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