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MEGAN KLOSTERMAN

Winterville,NC

Summary

Current ultrasound student working and getting experience as an ultrasound extern with expected graduation date May 7th 2025. Currently obtain SPI certification and planning to take the abdomen boards March 15, 2025 and the OB/GYN boards April 10th.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Ultrasound Technician Extern

ECU Medical Center Hospital
08.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing clear explanations of ultrasound procedures and addressing concerns.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic interpretations by providing accurate ultrasound images and comprehensive reports.
  • Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to infection control policies and proper handling of hazardous materials.
  • Optimized scan quality by selecting appropriate transducers based on the specific clinical scenario and patient anatomy.
  • Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
  • Experienced a variety of ultrasound skills and adapted to the facilities equipment and ultrasound protocols.
  • Performed correct and accurate ultrasounds for several specialties; abdomen, vascular, and OB/GYN scans.

CNA

Duke Raleigh Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.

U.S Marine

United States Marine Corps
11.2017 - 11.2021
  • Developed junior Marines into future leaders through consistent mentorship and professional development opportunities.
  • Enabled rapid response capabilities by coordinating logistics support for deployment readiness exercises and real-world contingencies.
  • Led successful missions by implementing strategic planning and effective teamwork.
  • Participated in humanitarian assistance missions, delivering critical aid supplies to disaster-stricken communities.
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC
05-2025

Skills

Attended a variety of clinical sites from September 2023 to current, gaining confidence, knowledge in all ultrasound skills, and experience with several different machines

  • Eastern Radiology-Greenville: Performed adequate protocol in complete abdomen scans, retroperitoneal scans, aorta scans, retroperitoneal transplant dopplers, and lower extremity venous scans Utilizing a GE Logiq 9 machine
  • Carolina East-Internal Medicine: Performed various scans and the adequate protocol for complete abdomen scans, thyroid scans, retroperitoneal scans, lower extremity venous & upper extremity venous scans Utilizing a Samsung WS9oA machine
  • Greenville Women's Physicians: Performed adequate protocols in nongravid pelvic transabdominal & transvaginal scan, first trimester dating scans, second trimester anatomy scans, second trimester growth scans, third trimester growth scans, BPP exams, and observed fetal echo scans Utilizing a Philips Affiniti machine
  • Carolina East-Diagnostic Center: Performed adequate protocols in nongravid pelvic transabdominal & transvaginal scans, BPP exams, second trimester anatomy scans, thyroid scans, complete abdomen scans, retroperitoneal scans, and assisted the sonographer and radiologist in thyroid biopsies Utilizing a GE Logiq 9 machine
  • Eastern Radiology-Kinston: Performed adequate protocol for breast scans, thyroid scans, complete abdomen scans, retroperitoneal scans, scrotal scans, lower extremity venous scans, and assisted the sonographer and radiologist in breast biopsies Utilizing a GE Logiq S7 machine
  • Wilson OB/GYN: Performed efficient protocol for first trimester dating scans, second trimester growth scans, second trimester anatomy scans, third trimester growth scans, and nongravid transabdominal and transvaginal pelvic scans
  • Wilson Medical Center: Performed efficient protocols for lower extremity venous scans, upper extremity venous scans, lower extremity arterial & ABI's, right upper quadrant scans, retroperitoneal scans, aorta screening scans Utilizing GE Volusion E8 machine
  • ECU Medical Health Hospital - Greenville (Clinical site & Extern site): Perform efficient protocols for nongravid transabdominal & transvaginal pelvic scans, lower extremity venous scans, upper extremity venous scans, right upper quadrant scans, retroperitoneal scans, renal transplant stenosis doppler scans, ED OB exams, neonatal head scans, assist sonographers and radiologists in thyroid biopsies, renal biopsies, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and joint aspiration procedures Utilizing ACUSON Sequoia machine
  • Duke Fetal Diagnostic Center: Perform efficient protocols for first trimester dating, first trimester anatomy, second trimester anatomy, second trimester growth, third trimester anatomy, third trimester growth, and observed fetal echo scans Utilizing the GE Volusion E10 machine

Timeline

Ultrasound Technician Extern

ECU Medical Center Hospital
08.2024 - Current

CNA

Duke Raleigh Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2023

U.S Marine

United States Marine Corps
11.2017 - 11.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Pitt Community College

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