Abigail Baker
Silverdale,WA
Summary
Exceptional Cardiovascular Sonographer offering nearly ten years' working with physicians to diagnose cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. Specializing in a range of diagnostic studies to deliver exceptional patient care. Passionate to enhance any department with quality education, enthusiasm, and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
04.2023 - Current
- Performs echocardiograms with great proficiency and expertise, while providing full reports and documentation of abnormalites.
- Assists physicians in complex procedures such as transesophogeal echocardiograms, transcatheter aortic valve replacements, left atrial appendage closures, and pericardiocentesis exams.
- Works closely with team members to prioritize exams, maximize efficiency, and deliver quality patient care.
Cardiac Sonographer - TRAVELER
TLC - Travel Staff
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Expert level execution of varied exams such as echocardiograms, treadmill stress echocardiograms, Dobutamine stress echocardiograms, holter monitor placements, and electrocardiograms.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility as sole sonographer for inpatients and outpatients.
Cardiac Sonographer
Gilmore - Amory Hospital
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Performed Adult echocardiograms, Pediatric echocardiograms, holter monitor placement, and electrocardiograms with great proficiency and independence.
- Served inpatients, outpatients, NICU and pediatric outpatients with great care and responsibility.
Cardiovascular Sonographer
ProActive Heart & Vein Center
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Performed echocardiograms, carotid ultrasound exams, upper and lower arterial exams, upper and lower venous exams, vein mapping, and venous reflux studies
- Assisted physician in complex, ultrasound guided procedures such as EVLT and Vensoseal.
- Expert in flexibility while assisting team members, procedure delays, and patient care.
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Cardiology Associates
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Completed echocardiograms, arterial duplex exams, venous duplex exams, carotid doppler exams, Aorta duplex exams, ABI's, treadmill stress echocardiograms, and dobutamine stress echocardiograms in an outpatient setting.
- Completed detailed reports including interpretations of anomalies and quantifications.
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Springhill Medical Center
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Performed echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, upper and lower arterial doppler exams, upper and lower venous duplex exams, carotid doppler exams, transcranial doppler exams, EEG's, ABI's, and aorta duplex exams.
- Assisted physicians in complex procedures such as transesophageal echocardiograms and transcatheter aortic valve replacements.
Teacher - Junior High
Tupelo Middle School
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Education
Cardiac Sonography
Cardiac And Vascular Institute of Ultrasound
Mobile, AL2015
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS2012
Skills
- Ultrasound reporting: Change Healthcare, Heartlab
- Medical Charting: Epic
- Phillips and GE ultrasound equipment
- Educational background
- Critical Care, high pressured ultrasound performance proficiency
- Team building, problem solving, and effective communication
Certification
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
04.2023 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer - TRAVELER
TLC - Travel Staff
06.2022 - 04.2023
Cardiac Sonographer
Gilmore - Amory Hospital
11.2020 - 05.2022
Cardiovascular Sonographer
ProActive Heart & Vein Center
06.2020 - 11.2020
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Cardiology Associates
01.2017 - 05.2020
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Springhill Medical Center
07.2015 - 01.2017
Teacher - Junior High
Tupelo Middle School
08.2012 - 07.2014
Cardiac Sonography
Cardiac And Vascular Institute of Ultrasound
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Mississippi