Aldeen Rolack RDMS
LAWRENCEVILLE,Georgia
Summary
A highly motivated, qualified individual with over 16 years experience working as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer seeking a secure position at a medical facility. Seasoned Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with over 16 years of experience gathering wide range of medical information using various types and methods of sonography. Talented at working with other medical experts and front office staff to deliver results to ordering physicians for review. Efficient and accurate when performing work to stay on schedule while providing quality imaging results. Gentle and caring when working with all patients to minimize discomfort and anxiety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Emory Healthcare
Decatur, Georgia
08.2021 - Current
- Performed comprehensive sonographic examinations of the fetus, placenta and uterus for assessment of fetal viability and maternal-fetal well being.
- Identified normal anatomy using two-dimensional, three-dimensional and color flow Doppler imaging techniques.
- Completed detailed medical records in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintained a high level of patient care by providing accurate information to referring physicians regarding findings from sonograms.
- Assisted in creating reports summarizing findings from sonograms for physician review and interpretation.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to perinatal sonography including seminars, conferences, workshops and webinars.
- Provided support to expecting mothers who were anxious about their unborn child's health or development.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
- Met with pregnant patients to carry out initial, 12-week, anatomy, growth and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses.
- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.
- Prepared and assessed patients, reviewing documentation and medical history.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2021 - 01.2022
- perform follicular scans, saline infusion sonography, transvaginal gynecological exams, 3D ultrasound along with 1st trimester ultrasound
- work closely with physicians and support staff
- assist with embryo transfers
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Centro Prenatal De Georgia
Lawrenceville, GA
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Met with pregnant patients and to carry out initial, 12-week, anatomy, growth and any other required type of scan on developing embryos and fetuses.
Ultrasound Instructor
New Horizons Medical Institute, Inc
Norcross, GA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Use individualize instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
- Use my experience as a sonographer to assist students in recognizing pathology.
- Prepare students for RDMS exams.
- Retain interest and maximize receptive learning by educating students utilizing instructional techniques including hands-on and laboratory curriculum.
- Relay feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
- Pass out syllabi and inform students of course standards and learning objectives.
- Keep instructions up-to-date by improving instructional materials, and supplies and using learning modalities such as instructional technology.
- Provide each student with individual feedback.
- Initiate new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
- Manage daily operations by delivering laboratory instruction, curriculum implementation, student advisement and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Assess students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
08.2010 - 12.2017
- Performed breast ultrasound, OB/GYN, vascular, abdomen, neonatal, neurosonography and small parts.
- Proficient in high risk OB
- Assisted Physician Assistants and Radiologists with ultrasound guided procedures such as breast biopsies, cysts aspirations, seromas and lymph node biopsies.
- Assisted with breast wire/needle localization, radioactive seed placement and clip placement.
- Worked closely with Radiologists to identify abnormalities and explain various case studies.
- Facilitated in thoracentesis, paracentesis, amniocentesis, sonohysterograms, thyroid, liver and kidney biopsies.
- Aided in intraoperative ultrasound guided procedures.
- Proficiently reviewed laboratory results.
- Reviewed prior ultrasound imaging along with other radiology modalities and apply them to ultrasound exams.
- Accurately and independently determined normal findings and pathology.
- Scheduled, assisted and performed multiple ultrasound guided procedures in a timely fashion.
- Contacted referring Physicians to ensure accuracy of exams.
- Prepped patients for exams.
- Prepped ultrasound equipment for patient exams.
- Sanitized and stocked exam rooms.
- Assisted and trained co-workers as needed.
- Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
- Explained procedures to patients, answered and addressed any concerns patients may have.
- Adjusted daily schedule as necessary to accommodate work flow
- Trouble shoot equipments.
- Reported equipment failure to appropriate department.
- Maintained adequate inventory of supplies.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Paces Medical Staffing (Temporary Assignment)
Atlanta, GA
10.2009 - 01.2010
- Performed breast ultrasound.
- Reviewed other necessary radiology modalities
- Prepped patients for exam.
- Maintained ultrasound rooms for exams.
- Coordinated with Physicians/Radiologists to assure appropriate patient care
- Sterilized ultrasound and other equipment used in ultrasound department.
- Provided quality care for patients.
- Addressed all patient concerns.
- Educated patients and family members.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2004 - 07.2008
- Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations.
- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
- Reviewed diagnostic images' quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to capture necessary information from each scan.
- Obtained written consent from patients to perform procedures and upheld HIPAA, legal and facility standards in all actions.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.
- Met with pregnant patients and to carry out anatomy, growth and any other required type of scan on developing embryos and fetuses, including high risk OB.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
Education
Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Hudson Valley Community College
2004
Associate of Science - Biology
Miami Dade College
2000
Skills
- Empathetic
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Enthusiastic
- Communication
- Multitasker
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Planner
- Trainer
- Diagnostic imaging
Affiliations
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Emory Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Emory Healthcare
08.2021 - 01.2022
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Centro Prenatal De Georgia
04.2021 - 12.2022
Ultrasound Instructor
New Horizons Medical Institute, Inc
01.2018 - 01.2021
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
08.2010 - 12.2017
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Paces Medical Staffing (Temporary Assignment)
10.2009 - 01.2010
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
08.2004 - 07.2008
Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Hudson Valley Community College
Associate of Science - Biology
Miami Dade College