Natalie Kesse
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic MFM Sonographer with expertise in fetal imaging and a strong commitment to patient care. Proven ability to enhance diagnostic accuracy through critical thinking and collaboration with physicians. Recognized for compassionate communication and innovative protocol development, improving efficiency and patient satisfaction in high-risk obstetric ultrasound procedures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MFM Sonographer
North Texas Perinatal Associates
Dallas, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Managed scheduling efficiently, optimizing resource utilization while accommodating urgent cases as needed.
- Maintained state-of-the-art knowledge of MFM sonography techniques through regular professional development courses and seminars.
- Collaborated with maternal fetal medicine doctors to review findings, contributing to more accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Ensured timely diagnosis by completing assigned MFM ultrasound exams within established timeframes.
MFM Sonographer
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Performed ultrasounds on multiple gestation pregnancies.
- Performed fetal echocardiograms.
- Performed ultrasound guided amniocentesis and chorionic villi sampling.
- Improved patient care by performing high-quality MFM sonograms and providing accurate diagnostic information.
- Demonstrated expertise in fetal anomaly scanning by accurately identifying complex conditions early into pregnancy stages.
- Customized imaging techniques based on individual patient needs, maximizing diagnostic value while minimizing discomfort or risk factors.
- Enhanced department efficiency by maintaining organized records of ultrasound examinations for easy access and reference.
MFM Sonographer
Valley Perinatal Services
Phoenix, AZ
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed high risk diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
- Performed fetal echocardiograms.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, facilitating better communication regarding patient care plans.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate bedside manner and clear explanations of procedures.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
MFM Sonographer
UT Southwestern Plano
Plano, TX
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with MFM doctor's to review findings, contributing to more accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Performed fetal echocardiograms.
- Performed high risk OB ultrasounds in a timely manner.
- Performed UA Doppler's, MCA Doppler's, and other Doppler requested by the MFM doctor.
- Stayed current on the latest advancements in sonography technology, consistently bringing innovation and improvement to the workplace.
MFM Sonographer
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed scheduling efficiently, optimizing resource utilization while accommodating urgent cases as needed.
- Maintained state-of-the-art knowledge of MFM sonography techniques through regular professional development courses and seminars.
- Improved patient care by performing high-quality MFM sonograms and providing accurate diagnostic information.
- Ensured timely diagnosis by completing assigned MFM ultrasound exams within established timeframes.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
MFM Sonographer
Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, SD
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Demonstrated expertise in fetal anomaly scanning by accurately identifying complex conditions early into pregnancy stages.
- Reduced patient anxiety during procedures with empathetic communication and careful attention to comfort measures.
- Assisted in the development of new protocols for MFM sonography, resulting in streamlined processes and improved consistency across the team.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Platt College
Ontario, CA10-2021
Skills
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism and ethics
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Invasive procedure assistance
- Fetal imaging expertise
- Cervical length measurement
- Multiple gestation management
- Anomaly scan interpretation
- Biophysical profile evaluation
- Fetal growth monitoring
- Fetal echocardiography
Certification
- ARDMS- OBGYN
- ARDMS- Fetal Echocardiography
- Nuchal Translucency certification
- Nasal Bone certification
- CLEAR-Cervical length certification
Timeline
MFM Sonographer
North Texas Perinatal Associates
03.2025 - Current
MFM Sonographer
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
06.2024 - 03.2025
MFM Sonographer
Valley Perinatal Services
11.2023 - 06.2024
MFM Sonographer
UT Southwestern Plano
06.2023 - 10.2023
MFM Sonographer
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
11.2022 - 06.2023
MFM Sonographer
Avera McKennan Hospital
10.2021 - 10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Platt College