Kimberly Montgomery
Fort Wayne
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated EEG Technician with neurodiagnostic expertise at Parkview Regional Medical Center, skilled in EEG interpretation and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and optimize equipment performance, ensuring accurate diagnostics. Strong collaborator with a focus on continuous professional development and adherence to confidentiality, delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
EEG Technician
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
10.2000 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and positioning patients for EEG procedures.
- Maintained equipment functionality by performing routine checks and calibrations.
- Supported technicians during EEG recordings by monitoring patient comfort levels.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to relay critical information regarding patient status.
- Provided preparation techniques to patient for procedure readiness.
- Ensured the accurate calibration and maintenance of equipment, optimizing machine performance for precise readings.
- Managed medical emergencies alerting physicians of ictal and inter-ictal electrographic patterns.
- Provided compassionate care during long-term monitoring studies lasting several days at a time.
- Enhanced patient comfort by efficiently conducting EEG procedures and providing clear explanations of each step.
- Implemented strict infection control measures during all procedures, protecting both patients and staff from potential harm.
- Troubleshot calibration and instrument settings to prevent errors within standard procedure guidelines.
- Evaluated clinical response and mental status of patient during testing procedure.
- Provided training and support to new EEG Technicians, sharing best practices for test administration and data analysis.
- Maintained cleanliness of procedure area to meet infection control policies.
- Developed familiarity with EEG software for data collection and analysis tasks.
- Documented patient history and symptoms to support diagnostic processes.
- Collaborated with a team of technicians to consistently provide high-quality patient care and service in a busy clinical setting.
Surgical Technologist
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
01.2008 - 07.2012
- Assisted surgical teams in preparing operating rooms and ensuring sterile environments.
- Prepared surgical instruments and supplies for various procedures, ensuring availability and functionality.
- Monitored patient vital signs during surgeries to maintain optimal conditions and support anesthesiologists.
- Collaborated with surgeons to facilitate efficient workflow and adherence to established protocols.
Education
Surgical Technologist
Harrison College
IN05-2007
Skills
- Confidentiality adherence
- Data recording
- Signal analysis
- Anatomy
- Electrode application
- EEG interpretation
- Neurodiagnostic expertise
- Intraoperative monitoring
- Data management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Aseptic techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Setting up and operating equipment
- OB/GYN procedures
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
Parkview Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 07.2012
EEG Technician
Parkview Regional Medical Center
10.2000 - Current
Surgical Technologist
Harrison College