Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Leadership Experience
Communication Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Kimberly Ptak

Hampstead,North Carolina

Summary

To be a productive and valued team member in a fast-paced work environment. To be a part of a culture and team that serves excellence in patient care and teammate health.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RDMS, (AB, OB/GYN), RVT

TridentCare
Wilmington , NC
07.2022 - Current
  • Average of 35-45 hours/week
  • Performs sonographic examinations utilizing abdominal, small parts, and vascular techniques.
  • Maintains the highest levels of quality, safety, and patient confidentiality by following regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
  • Prepares and assesses patients, reviewing documentation and medical history.
  • Helps patients feel at ease and monitors behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.
  • Updates knowledge base of new technologies through continuing education courses.
  • Operates mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides.
  • Communicates effectively with medical staff regarding patient conditions or needs.
  • Experience using Mindray M7 portable machines

RDMS (AB, OB/GYN), RVT

Atrium Health- Providence Free Standing Emergency Department
Charlotte, NC
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Averaged 30-45 hours/week
  • Shift coverage for: Atrium Health- Steele Creek Emergency Department
  • Atrium Health- Mt. Island Emergency Department
  • Atrium Health- Pineville Hospital
  • Performed and worked independently on varying portable ultrasound exams
  • Experience using Siemens Acuson (Sequoia) machines

RDMS, Abdomen, OB/GYN

Atrium Health- Pineville Hospital
Charlotte, NC
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Averaged 30-45 hours/week
  • Split 3rd shift work week with another PRN technician
  • Independently performed varying ultrasound exams within a 12-hour 3rd shift
  • Reviewed electronic and written orders for outpatient exams
  • Coordinated transport for performing in-hospital patient exams
  • Coordinated times with nurses before performing portable exams in patient rooms
  • Coordinated times with radiologists before performing outpatient and inpatient procedures
  • Performed ultrasound exams on ER patients as needed by the emergency department
  • Student preceptor for SPCC Medical Sonography Program
  • Experience working with GE machines and Siemens Acuson (Sequoia) machines.

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Carolina Veterinary Specialists
Stallings/Matthews, NC
01.2003 - 12.2019
  • Emergency Department (2006-2007)
  • Internal Medicine Department (2007-2014)
  • Medical Oncology Department (2014-2019)

Education

Associate in Applied Science - Medical Sonography

South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, NC
05.2021

Associate in Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

SUNY- Delhi
Delhi, NY
01.2003

Leadership Experience

Vice President, 2021 Medical Sonography class

Communication Skills

  • Received a 'Good Catch' Award for patient care, 12/01/21, AHP Administration and the Safety Committee at Atrium Health- Pineville Hospital
  • Received several 'WOW' cards from patients regarding their care received when I performed their ultrasound exam.
  • Utilize empathy and clear patient-centered communication to make ultrasound procedures more comfortable, explaining any processes in layman's terms and actively listening to address patient concerns.
  • Collaborated effectively with healthcare teams while adapting communication to diverse patient needs all while maintaining professionalism.

Certification

  • RDMS, renewed annually, expires 12/31/2025
  • AHA (BLS), Expired in 2022. Will renew when needed.

References

Upon Request

Timeline

RDMS, (AB, OB/GYN), RVT

TridentCare
07.2022 - Current

RDMS (AB, OB/GYN), RVT

Atrium Health- Providence Free Standing Emergency Department
11.2021 - 06.2022

RDMS, Abdomen, OB/GYN

Atrium Health- Pineville Hospital
04.2021 - 11.2021

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Carolina Veterinary Specialists
01.2003 - 12.2019

Associate in Applied Science - Medical Sonography

South Piedmont Community College

Associate in Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

SUNY- Delhi

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