Karen Minisi, B.S. R.T.(T)(ARRT)

Email: acwo4w@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 804-***-****

*** ***** ***** ***** **** Apt 1708

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Radiation Sciences – May 2015

Concentration in Radiation Therapy

GPA: 3.8

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

Bachelor of Science in Business – May 2009

Concentration in Marketing

GPA: 3.6

Clinical Work Experience

University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute, Jacksonville, FL

Radiation Therapist, July 2015 – Present

Recreate daily setup and imaging to ensure accurate delivery of prescribed radiation with emphasis on patient care

Maintain a constant line of communication with the patient and their families during the course of their treatment

Over 100 patients from all over the world treated each in the Proton Therapy Department with multiple on-going research protocols

Largest pediatric proton therapy program in the world

Check and maintain patients charts using Mosaiq OIS

Develop treatment schedule on a weekly basis using Mosaiq OIS

Daily communication with physicians, nurses, dosimetrists, physicists, social workers and IBA engineers to ensure effective delivery of treatment and uphold excellent patient care

Maintain efficient work flow to stay on schedule without compromising patient care

Assist in training new employees on the day to day operations of the clinic and treatment machine

Three IBA proton therapy machines, two Elekta linacs, small bore CT, large bore CT, MRI, Eyeline fixed beam proton treatment room, Vero

Received highest rating possible on 6 month employee review

Clinical Education

1500 hours clinical education, June 2013 – May 2015

Participated in the set up and treatment of patients using EBRT under the supervision of Radiation Therapists

Rotated through 8 clinical sites including an NCI designated cancer center

Experience working on Varian 2100, 2300, Truebeam, and Elekta Synergy and Infinity

Communicated regularly with patients regarding treatment procedures

Assisted in pediatric cases, whole body irradiation, clinical setups, ABC procedures, SBRT, and respiratory gating

Worked with Mosaiq and Aria patient information systems

Participated in the daily machine warmup and QA for linacs and CT sim adhering to each facilities guidelines

Assisted in CT Simulation and constructed various immobilization devices

Observed brachytherapy procedures

6 week dosimetry rotation working using Pinnacle

3 credit course in Computed Tomography

Certifications

ARRT Certified Radiation Therapist

Florida Department of Health Certified Radiation Therapist

Virginia Certified Radiation Therapist – application pending

BCLS First Aid Certification, AHA

HIPPA Compliance Certification

Honors and Memberships

Member of Gamma Chi, The Virginia Chapter of Lambda Nu, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences National Honor Society, Richmond, VA - October 2013 to Present

Member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists

Past Work Experience

• Pure Barre – Richmond, VA

Instructor, June 2014 – March 2015

• 310 Rosemont – Atlanta, GA

Sales, November 2011 – May 2012

• Hollister – Atlanta, GA

People Manager, January 2011 – May 2011

Visual Manager, May 2011 – September 2011

• Studio Center Total Production – Richmond, VA

Office Manager, October 2009 – November 2010

Account Manager, Voiceover Department, December 2009 – November 2010

• Nordstrom – Richmond, VA

Management Internship, May 2009 – September 2009

Additional Skills

Aptitude for developing new skills, multi-tasking, and working on a team

Able to communicate and interact effectively with individuals of all levels

Respond positively and effectively in demanding situations

People oriented personality with the strong desire to work with people each day

Computer Proficient – Microsoft Word, Mosaiq, Aria

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