Vicky Cooper

Developed and implemented clinical education programs for radiology students. Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, radiation protection and patient care and privacy guidelines and providing feedback Evaluated student progress through written impressions, skill demonstrations, ensuring they met program requirements.

Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images as per physician's orders from from newborn to adult. Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during imaging through shielding, positioning of patients, technique and restrictive devices. Handled HIPPA information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures. Proficiency with venipunctue and urine testing.

Obtained best imaging by determining exposure factors and positioning for individual patients. Used radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to maintain safety of patients and staff. Collected patient vital signs and medical history as part of physical exam preparation procedures. Follows radiation safety measures and used protection devices to prevent harm to patients or staff.

Assisted patients with physical movements and ADL's.Identified and properly documented patient goals as per plan of care by OTR.
Read and follow evaluation and patient precautions per OTR. Provided support to help patients adjust to new physical or cognitive limitations.

Identified and properly document on patients current status and patient goals. Follow plan of care set by OTR and created treatments per plan of care to assist with achieving goals.Make safety recommendations for the home as well as set up home exercise programs. Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.

Compassionately assisted patients with debilitating conditions such as back pain, arthritis, fractures, sports injuries, head injuries, strokes and dementia. Caregiver education and team meetings. Direct patient treatment following the plan of care by supervising OTR.

Supervise all Therapists, per diem staff, therapy assistants and restorative aides.
Report to team meetings and care plans, plan and participate in departmental meetings. Address all staff and patient concerns.

Assisted in diagnosis by creating quality MRI images to be read by a Radiologist.
Training and work completed on GE.
Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.

Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques, positioning and restrictive devices. Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies. Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.

Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills. Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.