Amy Nichols
Bridgeport
Summary
Dynamic Lead Radiation Therapist with a proven track record at Regional West Medical Center, excelling in clinical leadership and patient care management. Expert in developing tailored treatment plans and optimizing radiation schedules, enhancing therapeutic outcomes. Known for compassionate support and fostering teamwork, ensuring compliance with safety protocols in a high-stakes environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Radiation Therapist
Regional West Medical Center
05.2006 - Current
- Mentored junior therapists, enhancing team skill sets and promoting best practices in patient care.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs, improving therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with oncologists to optimize radiation treatment schedules and enhance patient management strategies.
- Utilized advanced imaging technologies to accurately deliver radiation doses, ensuring precision in treatment administration.
- Supervised daily operations of radiation therapy department, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Radiologic Technologist
Regional West Medical Center
11.2002 - 05.2006
- Operated diagnostic imaging equipment to produce high-quality radiographs for accurate diagnosis.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and safety during imaging procedures.
- Enhanced patient experience with compassionate communication and meticulous attention to detail during examinations.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Cultivated a positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering collaboration among colleagues.
- Collaborated with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses through high-quality imaging results.
- Optimized image quality by adjusting technical factors according to specific patient needs or clinical indications within prescribed dose limits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Science
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE05.2006
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Critical thinking
- Professionalism and ethics
- Verbal communication
- Networking and relationship building
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Oncology expertise
- Simulation procedures mastery
- Time management proficiency
- Treatment machine operation
- Patient care management
- Radiation safety
- Anatomy and physiology
- Patient care
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability
- Compassionate support
Timeline
Lead Radiation Therapist
Regional West Medical Center
05.2006 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
Regional West Medical Center
11.2002 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Radiation Science
University of Nebraska Medical Center