Celebrating Nuclear Medicine Week: Alumni Spotlight
In celebration of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Week, we proudly highlight the journeys of Baptist Health Sciences University’s Nuclear Medicine alumni. Hear from these alumni as they share where they are now, their most memorable experiences, career advice, and tips for current students.
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Rebekah May (Class of 2004)
Current Role: Clinical Account Manager
I began my career as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at a cardiology clinic in TN right after graduation. I have since held various roles, including Application Specialist, Business Development Manager, Clinical Product Manager, and Sales Representative, working with numerous software vendors.
Tips for Students:
The hard work will pay off in the long run. Have integrity, admit your mistakes and do not hide them; we are all human. Always go above and beyond for your patients; be their best advocate.
Kimberly Williams (Class of 2009)
Current Role: I am currently one of the Radiology Managers at Baptist Desoto, overseeing CT, Nuc Med, PET and MRI.
Memorable Experiences:
One of my most memorable experiences in school was the day I started clinical rotations. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful, and I immediately knew I chose the right course of study to pursue for my career.
Career Advice:
Always be open to learning new things. I am 15 years into my career and still learn/research things every single day. Don’t get complacent. Strive for greatness. You are setting the example for the Nuclear Medicine field every day that you are out working.
Tips for Students:
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Be engaged in what is going on in the department. Show initiative. Work hard. Those things could lead to greatness and advancements in your career.
Nakisha Parker (Class of 2011)
Memorable Experiences:
My most memorable moment was receiving my Masters Degree in Health Care Management.
Career Advice:
Be flexible with your career choices even if its PRN. I had to drive an hour and a half for a year to Forrest City Arkansas just to work.
Tips for Students:
Treat clinical sites as job interviews. Be dependable and reliable.
Stephanie Sain (Class of 2011)
Memorable Experiences:
Working in an outpatient setting, chest compressions aren’t a common practice. We had a patient in torsades, this patient was also an extremely hard stick. I gave chest compressions on and off until Germantown Fire arrived. They established IO access. The patient successfully converted back to NSR. Hands down one of the most scary/exciting experiences of my life.
Career Advice:
Learn all you can about your modality, not only what is required. Smiling takes no effort. Kindness in the face of difficult situations builds character that is not easily taught.
Tips for Students:
The impressions you make during your clinical rotations set the tone for future employment. God puts people in your path, both professionally and personally. Remember some people are season people, there for a short time, while others are there for the hard truths.