Kellie Watson
Gloucester,VA
Summary
Seeking a radiology position where I can apply my knowledge and skills to provide my patients with the best possible imaging to help diagnose and their conditions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CT Technologist Level III (LEAD)
VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital
Tappahannock, VA
03.2022 - Current
- Cross-trained x-ray technologists to transition into CT technologists.
- Contributed significantly to initial and recertification processes for ACR/LCS accreditation.
- Developed and maintained protocols for Siemens equipment usage.
- Ordered supplies to ensure departmental functionality.
- I manage orders and a schedule that services ER, Inpatients, Outpatients with one scanner.
- Trained technologists on implementation of new protocols and software.
- Assisted in achieving stroke certification for hospital.
- Received Radiant Star awards for 2022, 2023, and 2024; awarded Safety Star in 2025.
CT Technologist Level II
VCU Medical Center: Level 1 Trauma Center
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Diverse Setting: Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency, Pediatric
- Siemens Sensation 64, Siemens Somotom Definition AS, Siemens Somotom Drive, Siemens Definition Flash, Bayer Medrad Injectors
- Programs Used: Spacetrax, PatientTrak, Teletracking, Epic, Cerner
- Skills: Adaptability, critical thinking, multitasking, educating peers as VCU is a learning facility
- Specialized studies: Cardiac, Pediatrics, Trauma Whole Body Scans, 3D reconstruction programming
- Promoted to: CT-level-II
- Radiant Star Award recipient: Jan 2021
- Safety Star Award recipient: Dec 2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Saunders Heron Cove Two
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
- Worked with patients with limited to no mobility using the proper equipment to accomplish this process.
- Acted as a patient’s advocate, seeking what was always best for the patient.
- Support nurses with vitals and assessments of all patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Saunders Heron Cove One
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Helped my patients meet their needs and wants by assisting them with bathing, dressing, mobility, eating and any other activities they needed help with.
- As their advocate, I listened to their needs and wants and addressed any new health issues that occurred.
- Being a safety coach, I assisted my coworkers in how to properly transfer patients safely while not injuring themselves or our patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Rehabilitation Center
01.2013 - 10.2016
- Helped my patients reach their goals to go home by assisting with mobility, dressing, and hygiene.
- Filling in as a Rehabilitation aid and helping with inventory are extra roles I took on.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeland Rehabilitation Center
11.2010 - 12.2012
- Helped my patients with maintaining their care.
- Taking vitals was a task every shift I worked.
- Assisted my nurses with any task they may not be able to do by themselves.
- Training new staff members and being a part of the interview process are just a few extra responsibilities I took on.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - undefined
Riverside College of Health Careers
05.2019
Certification- Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Lake Michigan College
09.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Winder Barrow High School
06.2008
Skills
- Advanced CT imaging
- Patient care
- Image reconstruction
- Cross-sectional anatomy
- CT protocols
- Scanner operation
- Contrast administration
- Post-processing techniques
- Emergency procedures
- Imaging software
- Quality assurance
Certification
- CPR Certified/Super User BLS certification, American Heart Association, Exp date
- Epic- Super User
- Registered Radiologic Technologist, ARRT: 595770, next biennium
- C.N.A
- Safety Coach
Timeline
CT Technologist Level III (LEAD)
VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital
03.2022 - Current
CT Technologist Level II
VCU Medical Center: Level 1 Trauma Center
06.2019 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Saunders Heron Cove Two
08.2017 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Saunders Heron Cove One
10.2016 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Riverside Rehabilitation Center
01.2013 - 10.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeland Rehabilitation Center
11.2010 - 12.2012
Associates of Applied Science - undefined
Riverside College of Health Careers
Certification- Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Lake Michigan College
High School Diploma - undefined
Winder Barrow High School