Kristine Clarke Burrows
Ocala,Florida
Summary
Experienced R.EEG/R.EPT for 35 years. Excited to bring talent and expertise to a company that is moving forth with technology towards the 21st century. Well versed in all areas of Neurodiagnostics. Reliable and highly focused on quality completion of all lab procedures. Work well under pressure.. Pursuing long-term position with room for growth and career advancement. Hands-on leader providing assistance with technology research, consulting services and planning and support, including in-field testing and staff training. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Competent in completing nerve conduction and electroneurodiagnostic tests. Talented in building positive relationships with patients, offering assistance and addressing concerns. Experienced in standard procedures and limitations of each evaluation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
EEG Technical Specialist
Shands Teaching Hospital
12.2000 - Current
- Monitored patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments or video recording equipment.
- Updated electronic medical records with current patient data and physician notes.
- Managed team member work, oriented new employees and assigned tasks.
- Summarized technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep or nervous system disorders.
- Helped to complete procedures such as EEGs, PSGs and NCSs.
- Selected functional and original equipment to achieve program and neurosurgical objectives by performing thorough research.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively within team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Sleep Technologist
Neuro Health
09.2006 - 06.2020
- Performing overnight sleep studies, MSLTs, and scoring
- Carefully reviewing test for accuracy
- Help with day to day operation of sleep lab, Technical training, ordering of supplies, mask fitting
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
Neurodiagnostic Technologist II
Munroe Regional Medical Center
07.1996 - 09.2015
- Routine and Complex EEGs, Intraoperative Monitoring, 24 Ambulatory Hook-ups, Nerve
- Conduction and Evoked Potential Studies
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer
- Reviewing and Re-writing Policies and Procedures
- Collected, organized and restock supplies
- Monitored patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments or video recording equipment.
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives.
- Managed team member work, oriented new employees and assigned tasks.
- Updated electronic medical records with current patient data and physician notes.
- Helped to complete procedures such as EEGs, PSGs and NCSs.
- Summarized technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep or nervous system disorders.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation.
Chief Technologist
Miami Children's Hospital
06.1990 - 06.1996
- Performed supervisory, Technical, and Administrative functions
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs (Research and Educational Programs)
- Reviewing and re- writing Policies and Procedure for more standardized department work flow.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and developed productive relationships.
- Facilitated ongoing team development and growth through training and professional skills enhancement.
EEG Technologist
Miami Children's Hospital
01.1984 - 02.1990
- Responsible for routine and complex EEGs, Telemetry Monitoring, 24 hour EEG Hook-ups and scanning
- Special Procedures Monitoring such as Brevital Studies, Awake Craniotomies
- Nasopharyngeal, sphenoidal electrode placement, Wada Testing and Depth Electrodes monitoring
- Assisted in surgical procedures including Corpus Collosotomy, Temporal and Frontal Lobectomy
- All
- Phrases of Brain Mapping, Evoked potential, Intraoperative Monitoring and Polysomnography
- Participated with ongoing Studies, Ocular Compression, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Petit Mal, and
- Photic Stimulation.
- Operated and maintained variety of equipment to obtain diagnostic data with focus on EEG.
- Reviewed patient's history, obtained necessary information and documentation and educated and reassured patient.
- Earned professional Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation credentials and applied learned skills regularly to EEG technology work.
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives.
- Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation.
- Monitored patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments or video recording equipment.
- Summarized technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep or nervous system disorders.
- Helped to complete procedures such as EEGs, PSGs and NCSs.
- Managed team member work, oriented new employees and assigned tasks.
- Selected functional and original equipment to achieve program and neurosurgical objectives by performing thorough research.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Lead Technologist
Saint Francis Hospital
01.1982 - 06.1984
- Performs Routine and Complex EEGs on Pediatric and Adult patients
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation
- Assisted in recording
- Cortical Mapping
- Monitor patients with GRID placements, SEEG, Phase 1, Phase 2 for treatment of epilepsy, Long Term Monitoring in Intensive Care Units
- NCVs and Evoked Potentials
- Report significant information and changes in patient condition to Physician
- Complete Clinical procedures and gather patient data for interpretation by Physician
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Activities., Performed routine and complex EEGs as required by attending Physicians
- Assisted Doctors with
- EMGs and NCVs
- Updated all materials needed for appropriate distribution and filing.
EEG Technologist
Pembroke Pines Hospital
08.1982 - 01.1983
- Performed EEG on per diem basis.
EEG Technologist
Neurological Services
07.1981 - 11.1982
- Performed EEGs per diem basis.
- Reviewed patient's history, obtained necessary information and documentation and educated and reassured patient.
- Operated and maintained variety of equipment to obtain diagnostic data with focus on EEG.
- Earned professional Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation credentials and applied learned skills regularly to EEG technology work.
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives.
- Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation.
- Updated electronic medical records with current patient data and physician notes.
- Monitored patients during tests or surgeries using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments or video recording equipment.
EEG Technologist
Neurological Services
06.1981 - 11.1982
- Performed EEGs in office and area hospitals, within neurological setting as required by attending physicians.
- Managed busy schedule with over 40 procedures every week
- Reviewed patient's history, obtained necessary information and documentation and educated and reassured patient
- Credentialed from American Heart Association (AHA) and participated in ongoing education to keep skills current
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Manangement in Progress
12.2027
Associate of Science - Cardiopulmonary Technology
12.1999
Associate of Science - Electroencephalography Technology
1981
High School Diploma -
06.1975
Skills
- REEG/REPT/PSG/CPT
- Detailed oriented
- Intra-Operative Monitoring
- Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- EEG Recording
- Polysomnography
Timeline
Sleep Technologist - Neuro Health
09.2006 - 06.2020
EEG Technical Specialist - Shands Teaching Hospital
12.2000 - Current
Neurodiagnostic Technologist II - Munroe Regional Medical Center
07.1996 - 09.2015
Chief Technologist - Miami Children's Hospital
06.1990 - 06.1996
EEG Technologist - Miami Children's Hospital
01.1984 - 02.1990
EEG Technologist - Pembroke Pines Hospital
08.1982 - 01.1983
Lead Technologist - Saint Francis Hospital
01.1982 - 06.1984
EEG Technologist - Neurological Services
07.1981 - 11.1982
EEG Technologist - Neurological Services
06.1981 - 11.1982
Saint Leo University - Bachelor of Science, Health Care Manangement in Progress
Santa Fe College - Associate of Science, Cardiopulmonary Technology
Miami Dade College - Associate of Science, Electroencephalography Technology
Aquinas College - High School Diploma,
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