Meghan Reynolds
Glen Allen
Summary
Attentive Radiation Therapist adept at safely and effectively administering radiation therapy treatments. Offering 20 years of success in patient-facing roles, focused and personable mentality and strong skills with Aria and Varian Linear Accelerators.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Radiation Oncology
HCA
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Achieved high levels of employee retention through effective leadership strategies that prioritized job satisfaction and career progression opportunities.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of crucial supplies and equipment necessary for optimal clinic functioning.
- Managed department budget effectively, allocating resources appropriately for maximum operational efficiency.
- Balanced administrative duties with direct patient care responsibilities while maintaining consistently high standards across all areas of operation.
- Improved patient care quality by implementing cutting-edge radiation oncology techniques and technologies.
- Established a positive work environment by promoting team collaboration and open communication among staff members.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by diligently monitoring and updating departmental policies and procedures.
- Streamlined clinic operations, optimizing workflows and reducing unnecessary costs.
Radiation Therapist
HCA
04.2013 - 11.2024
- Optimized patient safety and comfort during treatments through precise positioning.
- Assisted in maintaining departmental accreditation by adhering to regulatory standards for quality assurance and documentation processes.
- Shared knowledge and expertise with team members to enhance collaboration.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently delivering accurate radiation treatments as prescribed by the oncologist.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with the challenges of undergoing radiation therapy.
- Operated sophisticated radiation therapy equipment with precision, ensuring proper calibration and functionality before each use.
- Developed strong working relationships with referring physicians and other medical professionals, facilitating collaboration and enhancing overall quality of care for cancer patients.
- Educated patients about their treatment plan, side effects, and self-care strategies, reducing anxiety and promoting adherence to recommended practices.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges or complications during treatment sessions.
- Ensured patient and family comfort through education, preparation and support.
- Widely knowledgeable in multiple strategies of treatment and simulation setups (VMAT, SRS/SBRT, BRAIN SIMMR, OSMS, DIBH)
- Profusely experienced with Varian equipment (2100X, Trilogy 2300IX, Truebeam, HDR- Bravos and Varisource)
- Regularly sought new learning opportunities and specialized assignments.
Radiation Therapist
Commonwealth Cancer Institute
08.2006 - 02.2012
- Optimized immobilization device placement to ensure patient comfort and protection during therapy.
- Fostered a positive workplace through effective communication and support.
- Ensured quality assurance through meticulous adherence to documentation processes.
- Delivered accurate radiation treatments to ensure improved patient outcomes.
- Enhanced time management to streamline therapy appointment processes.
- Performed routine maintenance inspections on linear accelerators and associated equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Observed patients during treatment to monitor for any adverse treatment reactions and offered quick emergency response to address concerns.
- Documented patient data in paper chart and reviewed prior health history to understand needs and deliver targeted care.
- Applied best practices to maintain optimal protection against overexposure.
- Photographed treated area of patient and process film.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accuracy and completeness for future reference by healthcare professionals involved in the patient''s care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with the challenges of undergoing radiation therapy.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Radiation Sciences Therapy
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2006
Skills
- Quality control
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Radiation therapy expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Image-guided radiation therapy
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
Certification
ARRT
BLS
Timeline
Manager of Radiation Oncology
HCA
12.2021 - 11.2024
Radiation Therapist
HCA
04.2013 - 11.2024
Radiation Therapist
Commonwealth Cancer Institute
08.2006 - 02.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Radiation Sciences Therapy
Virginia Commonwealth University
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