Amanda McDonald
El Paso,Texas
Summary
Energetic Individual with a proven ability to adapt to demands of any diverse and challenging workload. Posses strong work ethic and a desire to go beyond the expectation of an employer. Ability to demonstrate and provide leadership to any organization with a strong ability to work with others. Determined and diligent while providing quality ultrasound images. Flexible, dedicated,hardworking, highly motivated and committed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ultrasonographer
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Lawton , OK
07.2023 - Current
- Performed diagnostic ultrasound scans of patients to assess fetal development, organ anatomy and pathology.
- Communicated with physicians to discuss results of ultrasounds.
- Utilized Doppler technology to measure blood flow through vessels and organs.
- Perform General, DVT, neonatal and OB/GYN exams
- Train incoming sonographers and mentor clinical students
- Performed ultrasound-guided procedures.
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Lexington Medical Center
Columbia , SC
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated equipment to capture,develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Conducted abdominal ultrasound, in addition Conducted obstetric scans on patients in 1st trimester.
Experienced Clinical Sonography Student,
Pima Medical Institute
El Paso, TX
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed and assisted examinations in abdomen, small parts, vascular, and OB/GYN.
- Performed Breast exams on numerous patients, as well as breast biopsies, while working closely with mammo techs and doctors.
- Performed and assisted in procedures, such as Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, and Biopsies.
- Thoroughly explained procedures to patients and answered questions as necessary.
- Aced navigation through Cerner and McKesson Software in order to properly find patients previous ultrasound exams, CT, and MRI's, as well as writing reports.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Pima Medical Institute
El Paso, TX06-2021
Skills
- Vascular sonography
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Positioning
- Electronic Medical Records
- Ultrasound physics
- Staff Education
- CPR/BLS
- Efficient Interpersonal skills
- Compassionate
- Teamwork skills
- Excellent Patient Care
- Excellent Communication Skills
- HIPPA Compliant
- OSHA Regulations
Certification
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer/ AB
- Sonography principles and Instrumental (SPI)
- CPR/BLS
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Ultrasonographer
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Lexington Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2023
Experienced Clinical Sonography Student,
Pima Medical Institute
11.2020 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Pima Medical Institute