KRISTEN BROOKS RDCS, MHSA-E
Farmington Hills,Mi
Summary
Professional Cardiac sonographer with over 24 years of experience, with a strong presence in being involved in groundbreaking research studies within structural heart. Utilizes advanced sonography techniques to support accurate diagnosis and patient care. Demonstrates strong abilities in team collaboration, adapting seamlessly to changing clinical needs. Skilled in echocardiographic procedures, patient assessment, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety in fast-paced healthcare environment. Reliable and results-driven, consistently contributing to positive outcomes in cardiac health.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Cardiac Sonographer
Henry Ford Health System
02.2000 - Current
- Research sonographer in image acquisition and image analysis on many research studies
- Educated patients on procedure processes, alleviating anxiety and promoting a more relaxed experience during examinations.
- Assist the cardiology fellows and cardiologists in research studies, such as, the acquisition of images, as well as, the analysis of the data required which also includes entering data onto a spreadsheet for presentation to the statistician
- Am very proficient in digital systems used for off-line image analysis and report generation, such as, Syngo Dynamics, Camtronics, Echo-Pac PC, Tomtec, and Q lab
- Am very proficient in many different cardiac ultrasound machines, such as, Phillips, Siemens, and GE
- Have trained my fellow echo techs on the 3D acquisition on Phillips Epic for assessment of LV volumes, valvular abnormalities and more accurate ejection fraction assessment
- Completed numerous quarterly QA projects in echocardiography among the staff cardiologists and present my findings at our quarterly QA meetings
- Perform data mining queries for cardiologists and research coordinators
- Have assisted fellows and cardiologists become published in numerous medical journals with the post processing of echocardiograms that have been performed in research studies
- Am also very proficient in strain image acquisition as well as the off-line strain analysis on patients, particularly chemotherapy patients
- I was a very integral part of the Heart Smart Screening Program at West Bloomfield Hospital
- I Attended CIMT (carotid intimal media thickness) training at University of Wisconsin, and have trained other sonographers as well
- I have performed CIMT studies as well as the off-line analysis of the data and preparation of the report
- Am responsible for the upload of study images to core labs either by making de-identified copies of studies onto cd/dvd's or by uploading the de-identified studies to an on-line server that the core lab has provided
- Have attended Investigator meetings for training in new research studies that are imperative for echo accuracy
- Acquire and send demonstration echocardiograms to core labs, to become certified, at the beginning of new research studies to ensure the highest quality of studies will be obtained
- Assisted in implementing new technology into the department, improving image quality and reducing examination times.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards by properly handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided outstanding patient care by addressing questions or concerns regarding ultrasound procedures before exams took place.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient medical histories, ensuring relevant information was considered when interpreting results.
- Expedited report turnaround time by promptly analyzing scan results and providing detailed reports to referring physicians.
- Attend numerous webinar training sessions, as well as, site initiation visits for new research studies to ensure protocol adherence and quality echocardiogram submissions
- Assisted in the implementation of the use of the bicycle stress echocardiograms and assisted in training fellow sonographers
- Achieved greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements during echocardiograms.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on cardiac sonography techniques and best practices.
Cardiac Sonographer
Mercy Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Performed echocardiograms, as well as stress testing, electrocardiograms and holter monitor placement and analysis
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration and Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2011
Health Administration
Baker College
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technology
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI05.1998
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Adaptable to new technology
- Quality Assurance adherence
- Holter monitoring competence
- Cardiac anatomy knowledge
- Medical terminology understanding
- Professionalism and Ethics
- 3D Echocardiography
- Protocol development
- Report Generation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Affiliations
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- American Society of Echocardiography
- Michigan Society of Echocardiography
Publicationsandpapers
- Feasibility, safety and accuracy of regadenoson-atropine (REGAT) stress echocardiography for the diagnosis of coronary artery disease: an angiographic correlative study, Kamran Shaikh, Dee Dee Wang, Hani Saad, Mohsin Alam, Akshay Khandelwal, Kristen Brooks, Hari Iyer, Phuc Nguyen, Stephanie Boedeker, Karthik Ananthasubramaniam, MM/DD/14
- The Significance of Functional Mitral Regurgitation, Diastolic Dysfunction and BNP Level in Predicting Outcome in Patients with Decompensated Congestive Heart Failure, Mohammed Abu-Mahfouz, Kamran Shaikh, Kristin Brooks, Eyad Akhras, Joao Cavalcante, Karthikeyan Ananthasubramaniam, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, MM/DD/09
Research study involvement:
- Partner, Partner II, Partner III
- Triscend/Triscend II
- Clasp IID/IIF
- Odyssey
- Maple/Forest/Acacia
- Right flow
- Jena valve
- Mitral clip
- MIBG
- CRT
- Pent CHF
- REGAT
- AMORCYTE
- SALUS (DIRECT FLOW)
- INOVATE
- COSMIC HF
- Numerous oncology clinical trials
- Recover Right
- Preservation
- Mitral Clip
Personal Information
Title: RDCS, BHSA, MHSA/E
Awards
- Deans List, Baker College
- Deans List, Presidents List, Marygrove College
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Research Cardiac Sonographer
Henry Ford Health System
02.2000 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Mercy Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2000
Master of Science - Health Administration and Education
University of Phoenix
Health Administration
Baker College
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technology
Marygrove College
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