Kelly Lester
Tolland,CT
Summary
Dedicated sonographer with expertise in advanced ultrasound techniques at Yale New Haven Hospital. Proven ability to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient care through critical thinking and collaboration with radiologists. Skilled in ultrasound-guided procedures and committed to providing compassionate support, ensuring patient dignity and comfort throughout examinations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer
Yale New Haven Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Rotated through Adult inpatient, outpatient, ICU, ED and transplant and vascular clinic settings. Also rotated through Yale Pediatric hospital working in inpatient, outpatient, pediatric ED, and NICU/PICU settings.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy with application of advanced sonographic techniques and technologies.
- Conducted detailed abdominal, pelvic, pediatric, emergency obstetric, and vascular ultrasound examinations, leading to accurate diagnoses.
- Mentored new sonographers, sharing expertise in scanning techniques and best practices.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, contributing to a positive and supportive environment.
- Collaborated with radiologists for timely and accurate reporting of findings, improving patient care.
- Assisted radiologists with thyroid and renal biopsies.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Conducted transplant evaluation exams in transplant clinic and PACU settings.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mansfield Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
Education
License - Ultrasound
Yale School of Diagnostic Imaging
New Haven, CT06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2020
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Professionalism and ethics
- Critical thinking
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- Quality control
- Sonographic physics principles
- PACS and DICOM systems
- Basic life support certification
- Vascular ultrasound proficiency
- Pediatric transcranial doppler experience
- Hemodynamics
- Needle localization
Certification
- Certified by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Abdomen
- Registered Vascular Tech (RVT) board certified
- Basic Life Support and CPR certified
Timeline
Sonographer
Yale New Haven Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mansfield Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
05.2021 - 06.2022
License - Ultrasound
Yale School of Diagnostic Imaging
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
East Carolina University
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