The document is a resume for Cristina Schrimp applying for a Nuclear Medicine Supervisor position. She has over 15 years of experience in various medical roles including as a Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technologist, MRI Coordinator, and Healthcare Screener. Her skills include workflow optimization, attention to detail, problem solving, teamwork, customer service, and leadership. She is certified in nuclear medicine and has operated various medical imaging equipment while adhering to safety procedures. She is currently pursuing an MBA and has a background in healthcare management.
Measuring “Culture of Safety” Tawam’s Experience
Discovery:
Tawam Hospital’s Executive leadership realized the need to establish a “Culture of Safety” within the organization and implemented the Johns Hopkins Medicine “Comprehensive Unit based Safety Program” (CUSP). CUSP was introduced as a pilot project in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NNU) and Paediatric Oncology Unit (Peds Onc).
Prior to implementation the leadership decided to measure staff perception of safety using evidence based tool.
Solution:
Tawam partnered with Pascal Metrics to implement the Safety Attitude Questionnaire survey. The SAQ was administered to all Tawam Hospital staff in three phases (2008, 2010 and 2011). In 2010 the pilot CUSP units were also resurveyed to determine the status of safety culture since its introduction in 2008.
An email from the CEO was sent to the participants encouraging them to participate in the SAQ survey.
Physicians, nurses, ward-clerks; respiratory therapist, physiotherapist, dieticians etc were included in the survey.
Those who spent at least 50% of their time in the identified units were only included to participate in the survey.
Survey was administered during departmental meetings to increase response rate.
Conducted separate sessions of physicians.
Staff dropped the completed surveys in an envelope.
82% of staff in the patient care areas of the whole hospital participated in the overall 3 phases of SAQ Survey.
The three CUSP pilot units were re-surveyed in 2010.
Anonymity, privacy and confidentiality were maintained from the beginning till the end.
Outcome:
The survey results were graded against percentage positive responses. Responses that were less than 60% mark were graded in the danger zone and anything above the 80% mark were graded in the goal zone. Teamwork climate and Safety climate scale scores are considered to be primary dependent variables, because they are important in preventing patient harm.
The overall hospital score on all the domain scores were in the danger zone, less than 60%. 20 clinical locations in 2010 and 7 clinical locations in 2011 had less than 60% scores in the primary dependent variables.
The SAQ results were disseminated department wise in the presence of a hospital Senior Executive. Every department did an action plan using the SAQ de-briefer tool. The hospital administrators to bring about the change played a facilitators role and helped the departments to come up with their actionable plans.
The hospital leadership in their pursuit to continuing the culture of safety journey, identified six more units for CUSP implementation based on the Phase 2 SAQ scores of 2010. Accordingly the Medical 1, Medical 2, Surgical 1, Surgical 2, Day Case and OBGYN Units were identified for the CUSP roll out. Senior Executive leaders were assigned to each of these new CUSP units to ensure leadership commi
Measuring “Culture of Safety” Tawam’s Experience
Discovery:
Tawam Hospital’s Executive leadership realized the need to establish a “Culture of Safety” within the organization and implemented the Johns Hopkins Medicine “Comprehensive Unit based Safety Program” (CUSP). CUSP was introduced as a pilot project in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NNU) and Paediatric Oncology Unit (Peds Onc).
Prior to implementation the leadership decided to measure staff perception of safety using evidence based tool.
Solution:
Tawam partnered with Pascal Metrics to implement the Safety Attitude Questionnaire survey. The SAQ was administered to all Tawam Hospital staff in three phases (2008, 2010 and 2011). In 2010 the pilot CUSP units were also resurveyed to determine the status of safety culture since its introduction in 2008.
An email from the CEO was sent to the participants encouraging them to participate in the SAQ survey.
Physicians, nurses, ward-clerks; respiratory therapist, physiotherapist, dieticians etc were included in the survey.
Those who spent at least 50% of their time in the identified units were only included to participate in the survey.
Survey was administered during departmental meetings to increase response rate.
Conducted separate sessions of physicians.
Staff dropped the completed surveys in an envelope.
82% of staff in the patient care areas of the whole hospital participated in the overall 3 phases of SAQ Survey.
The three CUSP pilot units were re-surveyed in 2010.
Anonymity, privacy and confidentiality were maintained from the beginning till the end.
Outcome:
The survey results were graded against percentage positive responses. Responses that were less than 60% mark were graded in the danger zone and anything above the 80% mark were graded in the goal zone. Teamwork climate and Safety climate scale scores are considered to be primary dependent variables, because they are important in preventing patient harm.
The overall hospital score on all the domain scores were in the danger zone, less than 60%. 20 clinical locations in 2010 and 7 clinical locations in 2011 had less than 60% scores in the primary dependent variables.
The SAQ results were disseminated department wise in the presence of a hospital Senior Executive. Every department did an action plan using the SAQ de-briefer tool. The hospital administrators to bring about the change played a facilitators role and helped the departments to come up with their actionable plans.
The hospital leadership in their pursuit to continuing the culture of safety journey, identified six more units for CUSP implementation based on the Phase 2 SAQ scores of 2010. Accordingly the Medical 1, Medical 2, Surgical 1, Surgical 2, Day Case and OBGYN Units were identified for the CUSP roll out. Senior Executive leaders were assigned to each of these new CUSP units to ensure leadership commi
Along with my school work and activities, I am passionate about sports, movies, and fashion. I practically play every sport and am open to any new activities. At UCONN recreation, I am team captain of my flag football, volleyball, and basketball teams. Also, I attend many fashion shows that the University organizes. I believe that these hobbies exemplify my competitive, team-work, and open-minded personality.
1. Cristina Schrimp
2449 Kathleen Drive. Greenville, NC 27858. (252) 327-5147
aschrimp54@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
NUCLEAR MEDICINE SUPERVISOR
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
R.T. (N) (ARRT) Certified with 15 years total experience in the medical field as a Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technologist,
MRI Coordinator, and Healthcare screener and consultant. Able to assess patient needs to provide excellence service to meet
those meets. Continually strives to expand professional knowledge and responsibilities. Maintain and provide positive energy for
the enjoyable working environment.
• WorkflowOptimization • Detail-oriented • Self-motivated/ Strong Work Ethic
• Creative Problem-Solving • Enjoy people/ Good listener • Bi-lingual
• Leadership& Team player . Demonstrate Customer Service Skills to patients, family members, physicians, &
Co-workers.
SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Oncology
Ensured that initial assessment of any potential health and safety issues are completed and clearly documented
Prepared and administers radioactive agents by adhering to established procedures for preparation of
exam is performed accurately the first time.
Determined radiopharmaceutical to be utilized, consulting with the physician when necessary,and calculates
patient dosage.
Communicated with PET radiologists, team members and other teams regarding problems, solutions, and trends.
Technology
Operated nucleardetection,imaging,andcomputerprocessingequipmentfornuclearradiologicstudiesby
followingprofessional,hospital,anddepartmental protocolstoprovide the Physicianwithdiagnosticimagesto
identifyand/orplanappropriatetreatmentfor the patient’scondition.
Performed periodic quality control tests on imaging, hot lab equipment, and radiopharmaceuticals by
checking equipment performance and quality of agents administered in accordance with department
standard.
Produced high-quality images and perform initial interpretation of scans that will be subsequently
interpreted by physicians to ensure the integrity of the system and patient safety.
Assisted in on-the-job training of students and new technologists as assigned.
Adhered to standards for radiation safety and appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive
agents by performing specific tasks mandated by the NRC in order to maintain compliance with NRC
license regulations.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Demonstrated competencies, including knowledge and behaviors, to meet age-specific patient needs.
Worked effectively as a team member within the department and other units to provide quality.
SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENT
2013-2014 Healthcare Screener Summit Health Systems, Southfields, MI
2. 2007-2010 Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Tech. Cape FearValley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC
CRISTINA SCHRIMP
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2003-2007 PET/CT Technologist Alliance Imaging,Inc. Anaheim, CA
2003-2004 Nuclear Medicine Technologist Craven Regional Medical Center, New Bern, NC
2001-2003 MRI- Patient Coordinator Alliance Imaging, Inc.Anaheim,CA
1995-1998 Spanish Interpreter Pitt Memorial Hospital, Greenville
EDUCATION
Master ofBusiness Administration Expected Graduation 2018
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor ofScience in Healthcare Management GPA: 3.56
University of Mount Olive, Washington, NC
Upsilon Phi Delta Honor Society Diploma
Associate Degree Nuclear Medicine
Pitt Community College
Associate Degree Radiology
Pitt Community College
VOLUNTEER
Vidant Medical Center