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Karissa Keshner

Staten Island

Summary

Clinical Safety. Patient Care. Quality Assurance. Physical Principles. Ultrasound Transducers. Imaging Principles and Instrumentation. Doppler Imaging Concepts. Certified Nursing Assistant. Honors Society Recipient. Current Diagnostic Medical Sonographer seeking long-term employment that will utilize my strong work ethic, knowledge and dedication towards Sonography.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sonographer

Nyu Langone
07.2024 - Current
  • Preform a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound exams including abdominal, pelvic (transabdominal and transvaginal), small parts, and limited vascular studies (Carotids and venous dopplers).
  • Identify and document normal and abnormal findings to assist radiologists and physicians in accurate diagnosis and patient care planning.
  • Utilize Doppler techniques to evaluate blood flow and detect vascular abnormalities.
  • Ensure proper patient positioning, comfort, and safety during all ultrasound procedures.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in Epic systems.
  • Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe environment by following struct infection control protocols and equipment disinfection procedures.

Sonography Externship Student

Richmond University Medical Center
03.2023 - 07.2024

- Operation of ultrasound equipment in order to capture images that describe the composition, shape and motion of tissues, organs and fluid buildup.

- Perform targeted OB ultrasouds to assess fetal well-being.

-Carry out a variety of US exams (Vascular, OBGYN, Abdomen, Small parts and Pediatrics)

- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.

- Analysis of the captured images, finding out varations between healthy and imperfect areas including in the report to be forwarded to the physician.

- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.

- Reduced patients anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.

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 Maintained inventory and supply levels and stocking supplies as needed.

- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.

- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.

- Upheld HIPAA, legal and facility standards in all actions.

Sonography Externship Student

Alecia Giovinazzo MD OBGYN Office
03.2023 - 06.2024

- Antepartum routine examinations until birth. Anatomy, growth and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses.


- Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.


- Prepared and assessed patients, reviewing documentation and medical history.

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Worked with GE equipment, selecting appropriate setting and documenting all findings.


- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.

- Maintained inventory and supply levels for medical items, checking inventory and stocking supplies as needed

- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.

- Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.

- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following office and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.

- Upheld HIPAA, legal and facility standards in all actions.

Sonography Externship Student

Centerstate Medical Center
01.2023 - 09.2023

- Operate Ultrasound equipment, calibrate settings and adjust controls to obtain accurate scans

- Provide ethical and compassionate patient care.

- Perform targeted OBGYN ultrasounds to assess fetal well-being.

- Carry out a variety US exams (Vascular, OBGYN, Abdomen and Small Parts) with assistance and independently.

- Operate ultrasound equipment to obtain patient images

- Help maintain records and files to remain compliant with federal and state regulations

- Help doctors diagnose and monitor patient conditions and diseases.

- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.

- Upheld HIPAA, legal and facility standards in all actions.


Education

RDMS - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Healthcare Training Institute
Union NJ
07-2024

CNA - Nurses Aid

The New Millennium Training Center
Staten Island NY
06-2018

Highschool Diploma -

Tottenville Highschool
Staten Island NY
06-2017

Skills

  • CPR certified
  • Efficiently operates sonographic equipment (Siemens Acuson S1000, Sequoia Acuson)
  • Proven clinical competency in Abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, small parts and breast exams
  • Demonstrates a genuine, professional, caring and compassionate demeanor to all patients
  • Remarkable written and verbal communication skills

Certification

  • SPI Exam ARDMS April 2024
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology - June 2024
  • Abdomen and Small Parts - June 2024
  • Breast Registry Eligible
  • Vascular Registry Eligible
  • Basic Life Support CPR&AED American Heart Association December 2022

Ecard Code: 235412094879

Timeline

Sonographer

Nyu Langone
07.2024 - Current

Sonography Externship Student

Richmond University Medical Center
03.2023 - 07.2024

Sonography Externship Student

Alecia Giovinazzo MD OBGYN Office
03.2023 - 06.2024

Sonography Externship Student

Centerstate Medical Center
01.2023 - 09.2023

RDMS - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Healthcare Training Institute

CNA - Nurses Aid

The New Millennium Training Center

Highschool Diploma -

Tottenville Highschool