Kearston McGinnis
Kansas City
Summary
Surgical neurophysiology professional with significant experience in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring and data interpretation. Known for high level of teamwork and adaptability to changing surgical needs, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. Expertise includes somatosensory evoked potentials and electromyography with collaborative and results-driven mindset.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Neurophysiologist
Seastnan Medical
06.2025 - Current
- Utilize advanced technology equipment to actively communicate neurophysiologic data
- Collaborate with other health care providers in the operating room, either online or present, to assess patient conditions, create plans for successful monitoring, and to communicate data changes and findings as seamlessly as possible
- Provide monitoring services and modalities, including electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP), transcranial motor evoked potentials (TcMEP), during neuro, spinal, and vascular procedures.
Athletic Trainer (PRN) – Youth Sports
F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic
06.2024 - Current
- Provide first aid and emergency-type services for youth athletes aged 13, 14, & 15 years old at the US Youth Soccer regionals event, competitive club tournaments, and adolescent summer camps.
- Research nearest available medical facilities for emergent situations.
- Supply referral information to parents/guardians of youth athletes post camp/tournament events for physical therapy, orthopedic specialists, & other necessary medical professionals.
Assistant Athletic Trainer: Volleyball and Dance
University of Missouri - Kansas City
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Provide athletic training services for Volleyball and Dance teams including 2023 Volleyball Summit League Regular Season Conference Champions and consecutive Universal Dance Association National Competition appearances
- Manage high-risk cases ranging from mental health and eating disorders and disordered eating along with finding and working with outside multi-disciplinary team of physicians and allied health professionals
- Assist in interview and hiring process of full-time assistant athletic trainers
- Supervise and act as a preceptor for both master’s level athletic training students and immersive athletic training students from Division I and II athletic training programs
- Coordinate athletic training room clinic visits between team physicians and student-athletes
- Create inventory system and complete ordering and organization of all medical supplies in main sports medicine facility
Education
Master of Liberal Arts -
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05-2022
Bachelor of Health Science - Athletic Training
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri05-2020
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient safety prioritization
- Continuous quality improvement
- Professional development commitment
- Surgical team collaboration
- Compassionate patient care
Certification
- Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring May 2026-present
- Missouri Licensed Athletic Trainer July 2022-present
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (2000039742) July 2020-present
- National Provider Identifier (1043774375) November 2019-present
- American Red Cross First Aid Certification May 2019-present
- American Red Cross CPR Certification November 2016-present
Timeline
Surgical Neurophysiologist
Seastnan Medical
06.2025 - Current
Athletic Trainer (PRN) – Youth Sports
F.I.T. Muscle & Joint Clinic
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Athletic Trainer: Volleyball and Dance
University of Missouri - Kansas City
06.2022 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Health Science - Athletic Training
University of Missouri
Master of Liberal Arts -
Texas Christian University