Allison Lukkarila
Saint Cloud,MN
Summary
Skilled Registered Cardiac Sonographer who diligently pursues and maintains the highest Echo Lab Standards and ensures diagnostic information is obtained and reported comprehensively for Quality Assurance (QA) in accordance with ICAEL. Consistently furnishes high quality images and Doppler hemodynamic data, making quantitative calculations and pursuing any abnormalities observed during exam even when multiple pathologies present technical obstacles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
St. Cloud , MN
2022.06 - Current
- In-patient and Out-patient routine and emergency echocardiograms
- Acquiring pertinent clinical patient information including cardiac related physical findings
- Echocardiographic imaging as indicated under Skills as well as special procedures
- Prepare preliminary reports for review and interpretation by cardiologist
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Aided cardiologists with complex procedures including intraoperative monitoring and guidance during interventional treatments.
- Instructs and acts as resource for echocardiography students
- Assisted with research projects involving cardiac imaging technologies, advancing medical knowledge within the field of sonography.
Cardiac Sonographer Student
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
St. Cloud , MN
2021.10 - 2022.06
- In-Patient and Out-Patient routine echocardiograms
- Acquiring pertinent clinical patient information including cardiac related physical findings
- Imaging: 2-D, M-mode, Digital, continuous and pulsed wave Doppler, color Doppler
- Prepare preliminary reports for review and interpretation by cardiologist
- EKG performance and interpretation
- Supported colleagues by providing backup assistance during high patient volume periods, ensuring timely completion of all exams
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on cardiac sonography techniques and best practices
After-School Tutor
Saint Catherine University
Saint Paul , MN
2020.09 - 2022.06
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Supported the development of organizational skills, time management techniques, and study habits among students.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
Lead Swim Instructor
Becker Public Schools
Becker , MN
2016.08 - 2020.07
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Mentored junior instructors in their professional development by sharing expertise in lesson planning, coaching strategies, and class management techniques.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Collaborated with swim team coaches to develop successful training plans.
- Partnered with local schools and community organizations to offer swim lessons as part of their extracurricular programming, expanding access to quality aquatic education.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Echocardiography
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN05.2022
Skills
- Special Procedures: Exercise Stress Echo, Pharmacologic Stress Echo, Pediatric echocardiograms, Transesophageal Echo (TEE) including intraoperative and echo guided pericardiocentesis
- Imaging: 2-D, M-Mode, Digital, Continuous and pulsed wave Doppler, Color flow Doppler, and Definity Contrast
- Equipment: GE Vivid 9 and Epic
- ARDMS Certified, Registered in Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography (ARDMS), CPR Certification, EKG performance and interpretation
Affiliations
- ARDMS
- American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
2022.06 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer Student
CentraCare Health - St. Cloud Hospital
2021.10 - 2022.06
After-School Tutor
Saint Catherine University
2020.09 - 2022.06
Lead Swim Instructor
Becker Public Schools
2016.08 - 2020.07
Bachelor of Science - Echocardiography
St. Catherine University
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