Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Competencies
Equipment
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Alyssa Merckling

Wellington,United States

Summary

Recent graduate and newly Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with knowledge in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Cardiac, and Vascular. A graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with Cambridge College. Along with practical experience in hospital and clinic settings. Skilled at performing diagnostic sonographic examinations, utilizing ultrasonic equipment to locate, evaluate and record critical functional, pathological, and anatomical data. Strengths include strong patient care skills, ability to work under pressure during critical situations, and proficiency in interpreting ultrasound results. Seeking an opportunity to join an established medical provider who strives to provide great patient care for the community.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ultrasound Student

Cleveland Clinic Weston (Echo)
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Ultrasound Student

Florida Perinatal (OB/GYN)
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Met with pregnant patients to carry out initial, 12-week, anatomy, growth and other required types of scans on developing embryos and fetuses.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by effectively explaining ultrasound procedures and addressing any concerns.

Ultrasound Student

HCA Westside (Abdomen/Vascular/OB)
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Completed abdominal, pelvic, and vascular ultrasound examinations.
  • Assisted in sterile procedures.
  • Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.
  • Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment.
  • Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations.
  • Identified anatomical structures while performing Ultrasound scans using appropriate terminology.


Ultrasound Student

Cleveland Clinic (Abdomen)
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.
  • Provided patient instruction prior to each procedure explaining the process of the examination.
  • Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.

Ultrasound Student

Cardiologist Mauricio Melhado (Echo)
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy and confidentiality requirements at all times.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
  • Demonstrated knowledge regarding anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, instrumentation, physics and mathematics principles associated with ultrasound techniques.

Education

Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Cambridge College of Healthcare And Technology
Delray Beach, FL
04-2025

Associate of Arts -

Palm Beach State College
Loxahatchee Groves, FL
05.2023

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Anatomical Knowledge
  • Ultrasound Equipment Operation
  • Safety Protocols
  • Communication skills
  • Image Acquisition and Optimization
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) American Heart Association
  • Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI)

Languages

American Sign Language
Limited Working

Competencies

  • Complete Abdomen
  • Renal
  • RUQ
  • NCC
  • Thyroid
  • Testicular
  • Carotid
  • 1st Trimester
  • 2nd/3rd. Trimester
  • Biophysical Profile
  • Pelvic

Equipment

  • GE Logiq experience
  • Phillips

Timeline

Ultrasound Student

Cleveland Clinic Weston (Echo)
01.2025 - 04.2025

Ultrasound Student

Florida Perinatal (OB/GYN)
01.2025 - 04.2025

Ultrasound Student

HCA Westside (Abdomen/Vascular/OB)
09.2024 - 12.2024

Ultrasound Student

Cleveland Clinic (Abdomen)
05.2024 - 08.2024

Ultrasound Student

Cardiologist Mauricio Melhado (Echo)
01.2024 - 04.2024

Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Cambridge College of Healthcare And Technology

Associate of Arts -

Palm Beach State College

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