Shanna D. Cullen, B.S., CMD, RTT
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
PH: 727-***-****
E-Mail: *************@***.***
Innovative Certified Medical Dosimetrist with experience working with
individuals and groups of people in various patient care settings.
Possesses extensive knowledge in various aspects of radiation therapy.
History of working well with supervising physicist and medical director.
Oversees and reviews treatment plans and calculations for complex
procedures, and assists as requested with research.
KEY STRENGTHS
Medical Dosimetry
Psychology
Radiation Therapy Technology
Collaborative Efforts
EDUCATION
B.S. in Radiation Therapy Dosimetry - Medical College of Georgia, 1998
Radiation Therapy Certificate - Hillsborough Community College, 1993
Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology - St. Petersburg College,
1991
CERTIFICATIONS
Medical Dosimetry Certification Board - August 2000
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - December 1992
LICENSURE AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD)
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
Florida HRS license number 32645
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SurgCenter Pinellas/Largo, FL
Lead Technologist - March 2011 to present
. Lead technologist performing all radiographic procedures
. Assists with various tasks in the operating room
Ideal Image/ Orlando, FL
Operations Director - March 2004 to present
. Successfully oversaw the start-up and development of this healthcare
oriented business from $0 to $6.6 million annually in revenue and with
6 locations and 40 employees. Combined net profits for all 6 locations
exceeded $1.0 million per year.
Dr. Kathryn Kepes/ Brandon, FL
Certified Medical Dosimetrist - March 2003-2004
. Gather all pertinent info for the daily patient review
. Import and contour new patients
. CT simulate new patients
. Develop treatment plans for all centers using ADAC
. Complete treatment plans and submit them to physician for approval
. Perform weekly chart checks for all centers
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center/Tampa, FL
Certified Medical Dosimetrist - March 2001 to August 2001
. Gather all patient info for the morning meeting
. CT simulate, import and contour new patients
. Develop treatment plans for all patients using Eclipse
. Complete treatment plans and submit them to physician for approval
. Perform electron block calibrations
Central Florida Cancer Institute/ Davenport, FL
Solo Certified Medical Dosimetrist - June 2000 to March 2001
. Gather all patient info for the day
. CT simulate, import and contour new patients
. Develop, complete and submit treatment plans for all patients using
ADAC
. Block cutting
. Treat patients with RTT when they needed assistance
. Weekly chart checks
Radiophysics Consultants/Tampa, FL
Certified Medical Dosimetrist - May 1999 to March 2001
. Prostate implant post-planning
St. Anthony's Cancer Care Center/St. Petersburg, FL
Certified Medical Dosimetrist - August 1998 to November 1999
. Prostate implant planning
. Seed loading and Quality Assurance
. Assist physician with seed placement in the OR
. Prostate implant recovery room monitoring
. Chart checks and Quality Assurance
. Assisting therapists with patient set up
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Dingess & Associates/Palm Harbor, FL
Healthcare Consulting Firm
Marketing Representative - Jan 1993 to March 2004
St. Anthony's Cancer Care Center/St. Petersburg, FL
Radiation Therapist - October 1995 to October 1997
Palm Harbor Imaging/Palm Harbor, FL
Radiographer - December 1991 to July 1992