Shannan Burns
Canton,SD
Summary
Ultrasound Sonographer performs exams using good judgment in scanning, capturing images and documenting anatomy and pathology. Graduate of formal program with Associates and active ARDMS in OB/GYN and Abdomen registry. Leverages ultrasound experience and strong clinical and analytical skills to assist physicians with exam interpretation. Experience in training and teaching new staff and ultrasound students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
Sanford Health
11.2012 - Current
- Obtain essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Educate patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Perform ultrasound for physician during different procedures.
- Perform ultrasound scans and provide direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Complete ultrasound exam and verify proper documentation in ultrasound reporting systems.
- Assist in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
- Order supplies and linen. Stock room for smooth daily patient flow.
- Communicate with interpreting physicians to consider possible causes of clinical findings before final diagnoses.
- Train new ultrasound techs.
- Teach and guide ultrasound students.
Ultrasound Technologist
Mercy Hospital
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Obtain essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Educate patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Perform ultrasound for physician during different procedures.
- Perform ultrasound scans and provide direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Complete ultrasound exam and verify proper documentation in ultrasound reporting systems.
- Assist in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
- Stock room for smooth daily patient flow.
- Communicate with interpreting physicians to consider possible causes of clinical findings before final diagnoses.
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD05.2012
Skills
- Patient care and education
- Patient confidentiality
- Staff and student education
- HIPAA
- Diagnostic Imaging
- AS software for OB/GYN
- Sectra software
- Epic
- Good communication
- Knowledge of different ultrasound machines
- General computer skills
Co-Chair 1 on Sioux Valley Cycle Club Board.
I have been a volunteer board member for the Sioux Valley Cycle Club for around 5 years now. I was voted in as Co-Chair 2 last year and moved up to Co-Chair 1 for this year. I also run the computers and scoring system for different racing events throughout Sioux Falls.
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
Sanford Health
11.2012 - Current
Ultrasound Technologist
Mercy Hospital
07.2012 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southeast Technical Institute
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