Billie Sue Durden
Operations and Process Improvement Guru
Swainsboro,GA
Summary
Accomplished Sonographer with a proven track record at HCA Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient care through advanced sonography techniques and critical thinking. Excelled in mentoring staff and leveraging ultrasound technology, achieving significant improvements in efficiency and quality. Demonstrates exceptional compassion in patient interactions and teamwork. Patient-focused, experienced Sonographer with 30+ years of experience operating cutting-edge imaging and diagnostic instrumentation. Clear communicator with clarity in assessing physician needs, patient physical position, administration of varying medications and recommendations for post-scan care considerations. Approachable and nurturing system operator with acute awareness of patient comfort level and adaptability in unprecedented scenarios. Highly recognized Sonography Instructor, skillfully guiding Ultrasound Students through their clinicals with exceptional skill and expertise.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Sonographer
HCA Memorial Health Meadows Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2024
- Achieved improved patient care outcomes through successful collaboration with radiologists for timely and accurate reporting of findings.
- Ensured accurate diagnoses by providing comprehensive documentation of sonographic findings and relevant clinical information for physicians.
- Mentored and shared expertise in scanning techniques and best practices with new sonographers.
- Showcased versatility in conducting a range of ultrasounds such as abdominal, obstetrical, vascular, musculoskeletal, and small parts examinations.
- Maximized patient comfort through clear communication of ultrasound procedures and addressing concerns.
- Improved appointment wait times through efficient scheduling and workload management.
- Achieved higher levels of diagnostic accuracy by meticulously capturing high-quality images with great attention to detail.
- Drove increased departmental efficiency through adept utilization of electronic medical records and PACS systems.
- Employed mobile equipment to capture images in diverse medical environments such as operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Contributed to team goals by consistently achieving or surpassing productivity targets with maintained standard of quality.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, contributing to a positive and supportive environment.
- Ensured delivery of comprehensive healthcare services by providing assistance to radiologists during complex sonographic procedures.
- Maintained compliance with national sonography standards, contributing to departmental accreditation efforts.
- Administered detailed examinations for accurate diagnosis of abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, and vascular conditions.
- Mentored and facilitated the integration of new sonography students into the clinical environment, empowering the future healthcare workforce.
- Administered ultrasound examinations to pregnant patients through all trimesters.
Lead Sonographer
CHI Mercy Hospital
02.2003 - 08.2012
- Supported the professional growth of junior sonographers by mentorship in best practices for image acquisition and patient care.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of new ultrasound equipment to guarantee alignment with current systems and facility needs.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency by organizing daily schedules, prioritizing urgent cases, and accommodating add-on patients.
- Ensured the production of high-quality images through the ongoing maintenance and calibration of ultrasound equipment to meet industry standards.
- Partnered with radiologists in accurately interpreting ultrasound images, resulting in improved diagnostic accuracy.
- Engaged in improving overall imaging services through participation in quality assurance initiatives.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to modify ultrasound techniques for patients with distinct medical conditions or physical constraints.
- Delivered detailed and in-depth patient reports to enhance effective information exchange among medical experts.
- Ensured continuous improvement by actively participating in educational sessions and staying updated with industry advancements, which led to the development of advanced scanning techniques.
- Promoted cohesive patient care by fostering collaboration between the sonography department and other hospital departments.
- Provided informative guidance to patients on procedure specifics, offered detailed instructions, and resolved any queries effectively to promote a sense of ease and increase collaboration.
- Assisted clinicians and surgeons in the completion of routine and invasive procedures using relevant skills.
- Provided rapid response to medical emergencies by executing life-saving techniques such as CPR, first aid, and defibrillation.
- Informed decisions on scan length and scope based on discussions with clinicians, as well as ongoing monitoring of examination findings.
Ultrasound Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
10.1982 - 11.2002
Education
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALBachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NESkills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Compassionate patient care
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- PACS and DICOM Systems
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Cross-Sectional Anatomy Knowledge
- Color Doppler Imaging
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Staff Training
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- 3D and 4D Imaging Techniques
- Abdominal Sonography Expertise
- Sonographic Physics Principles
- Healthcare regulations knowledge
- Vascular Ultrasound Proficiency
- Advanced Sonography Techniques
- Breast Sonography Proficiency
- Radiology
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance Protocols
- Equipment Maintenance
- X-rays
- Radiologic technology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Image Optimization Techniques
- CPR/AED
- Emergency Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: 1984 - Current
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers: 2004 - Current
- Basic Life Support: 1984 - Current
Timeline
Sonographer
HCA Memorial Health Meadows Hospital
03.2015 - 08.2024
Lead Sonographer
CHI Mercy Hospital
02.2003 - 08.2012
Ultrasound Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
10.1982 - 11.2002
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Bellevue University
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