Friday, November 21, 2008

Team Profiles

Kathy A. Waller, RT (R) (T)
Radiation Therapist

Education:

KDMC School of Radiologic Technology, 1991
James G. Brown School of Radiation Therapy, University of Louisville, 1992
Regents B.A., Marshall University, 2004

Responsibilities:

Performs patient set-ups and treatment with linear accelerator as well as simulation and CT scans for planning. Assists with high-dose-rate procedures. Performs calculations or block fabrication associated with treatment.

"My goal at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center is to make the patient's experience as pleasant as possible."

Lisa Baumgartner RT (R) (T)
Radiation Therapist

Education:

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Sciences, Morehead State University, 2003
Certificate in Radiation Therapy, University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, 2004

Responsibilities:

Performs CT simulation for the planning of patients' treatments. Performs conventional simulations, patient set-up and treatment on the linear accelerator.

"At the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, we love our patients."

Kayla Gannon, RT (R)(T)
Radiation Therapist

Education:

St. Mary's School of Radiography, 2005
West Virginia University School of Radiation Oncology, 2006

Responsibilities:

Performs patient set-up and treatment on the linear accelerator. Performs simulations and CT scans for treatment planning, dose calculations and block fabrications, if necessary. Maintains detailed chart documentation for each patient.

"I am very honored to begin my career at a facility with the most recent technology and the most qualified and caring cancer team in this area."

Lisa Muto, RN, BSN
Registered Nurse

Education:

St. Mary's School of Radiologic Technology, 1995
Associate's Degree in Nursing, St. Mary's School of Nursing, 1999
BSN, Marshall University, 2002

Responsibilities:

Explains radiation therapy to patients, including outlining possible side effects. Helps patients cope with side effects and understand treatment options.

"My goal is to help cancer patients through a difficult personal, physical and emotional time so they can get back to their optimal quality of life."

Stephanie Chittum, RN
Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology

Education:

Associate's Degree in Nursing, Shawnee State University, 1990

Responsibilities:

Assists physicians with exams. Educates patients.

"I promise to remember that your care is not only my job, but it is a privilege."

Kim Brickey, RTT, CMD
Radiation Therapist, Medical Dosimetrist

Education:

St. Mary's School of Radiologic Technology, 1986
West Virginia University School of Radiation Oncology, 1987
Medical Dosimetry Certification, 2005

Responsibilities:

Assists in all modalities of radiation treatment, initial CT planning, simulation and daily treatments.

"My main responsibility is to develop a treatment plan, along with the radiation oncologist, that adequately treats the area of concern while protecting the critical organs near the treatment field. I have always taken great pride in providing my patients with the best treatment possible, while always respecting their quality of life. My patients, in turn, have taught me some of the most important lessons in living. I cannot imagine a career with greater rewards."

Angela Hayes, BA, RT (R)(T), CMD
Manager, Radiation Oncology

Education:

St. Mary's School of Radiologic Technology, 1982
University of Virginia School of Radiation Oncology, 1983
Marshall University, 1988 Medical Dosimetry Certification, 2002

Responsibilities:

Administrative duties, patient treatments, medical dosimetry.

"My goal as manager is to promote a feeling of well-being in the patient and to ensure a high quality of health care at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center."

Sheila Reeves
Administrative Secretary

Responsibilities:

Office filing, transcription, patient interaction.

"I want to treat the patients and their families like I would need to be treated. Fighting cancer is a scary time for them and I try to reassure them when they come in that it is not as scary as they think. We are here to help patients ease their stress, and I want them to come to the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center and feel welcome."