Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Several Star Awards
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Rebecca Kemna

Cardiac Sonographer
Owensville,MO

Summary

Adept Cardiac Sonographer with a proven track record at CRMC now MU Health Care, where meticulous attention to detail led to enhanced diagnostic accuracy. Excelled in patient education and care, significantly easing patient anxiety. Skilled in echocardiography and continuous learning, I fostered professional growth among peers and contributed to groundbreaking cardiac research. Demonstrated exceptional professionalism and adherence to quality assurance standards.

Seasoned Cardiovascular Technologist with expertise in test methods and instrument use and laboratory policies and procedures.

Professional with substantial expertise in cardiac imaging, utilizing 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. Well-organized Lead Sonographer offering 40 years of healthcare experience. Smoothly evaluate patients using diverse tests and routine procedures. Good prioritization, documentation and records management abilities.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac Sonographer

MU Health Care
10.1985 - Current
  • Achieved greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements during echocardiograms.
  • Educated patients on procedure processes, alleviating anxiety and promoting a more relaxed experience during examinations.
  • Provided outstanding patient care by addressing questions or concerns regarding ultrasound procedures before exams took place.
  • Established a positive rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust between patients and healthcare providers.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient medical histories, ensuring relevant information was considered when interpreting results.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality standards by properly handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Increased department efficiency with meticulous record-keeping, ensuring all patient data was accurately documented and easily accessible.
  • Supported colleagues by providing backup assistance during high patient volume periods, ensuring timely completion of all exams.
  • Mentored junior sonographers through hands-on training sessions, fostering professional growth within the team.
  • Collaborated with physicians on research projects involving cardiac imaging, contributing valuable data for scientific advancements in the field.
  • Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
  • Maintained and adjusted cardiology and pulmonary equipment.
  • Contributed to diagnosis of pulmonary disorders by evaluating patient pulmonary systems using spirometers and other respiratory testing equipment.
  • Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
  • Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
  • Helped physicians complete cardiac issues and peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as pacemaker insertions and balloon angioplasties.

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Barnes Jewish Hospital I
06.1991 - 06.1992
  • Did Echo, TEE and Stress Echo per diem off and on for a couple of years with Al Waggoner taught my echo class at Forest Park while taking vacation time from CRMC.

Cardiac Sonographer

JCMG Cardiology
06.2010 - 06.2015

PRN Echo

Cardiac Sonographer

Booneville Community Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2017

PRN Echo

Cardiac Sonographer

Children's Hospital St Louis
06.2001 - 08.2001

PRN Echo

Education

No Degree - Adult Echo

Forest Park Community College
St Louis, MO
06-1990

High School Diploma -

Hermann High School
Hermann, MO
05-1978

Skills

  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Adaptable to new technology
  • Quality assurance adherence
  • Electrocardiogram interpretation
  • Body positioning and placement
  • Intracardiac echocardiography
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Collaboration with physicians
  • Medical terminology
  • Echocardiography expertise
  • Patient preparation
  • Medical charting
  • Protocol development
  • Holter monitoring
  • Problem-solving capacity
  • Pediatric echocardiography
  • Report generation
  • Cardiovascular imaging
  • Echo equipment maintenance
  • Blood flow measurement
  • Cardiac anatomy mastery
  • Stress testing experience
  • Echocardiography scan administration
  • Chamber size measurement
  • Transesophageal echocardiogram

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 6 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved staffing and scheduling issues which led to improved work flow.
  • Collaborated with team of 6 to 10 physicians and IT staff in the development of cardiac report restructuring updates at least three times.
  • Achieved standardization of echocardiograms by completing IAC applications with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 6 to 10 in the development of procedure policy's.

Certification

  • Adult Echocardiography Registry Examination AE(RDCS)-Adult Echocardiography credential from the ARDMS.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Several Star Awards

Achieving IAC accreditation one of the first in Missouri over 20 years

Several star awards from physician's, staff and patients can be provided 

Languages

English
Professional Working

Interests

  • Horseback Riding
  • Gardening
  • Camping
  • Adventure Travel
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy
  • Photography
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • I like trying new recipes and food trends

Timeline

Cardiac Sonographer

Booneville Community Hospital
06.2017 - 09.2017

Cardiac Sonographer

JCMG Cardiology
06.2010 - 06.2015

Cardiac Sonographer

Children's Hospital St Louis
06.2001 - 08.2001

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Barnes Jewish Hospital I
06.1991 - 06.1992

Cardiac Sonographer

MU Health Care
10.1985 - Current
  • Adult Echocardiography Registry Examination AE(RDCS)-Adult Echocardiography credential from the ARDMS.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

No Degree - Adult Echo

Forest Park Community College

High School Diploma -

Hermann High School
Rebecca KemnaCardiac Sonographer