ANGELA LABADIE, RDCS
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate, team-oriented, registered Diagnostic Ultrasound Cardiac Sonographer, with at least 4 years of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound experience and 12 years of patient care experience. Critical knowledge in identification of pathological cardiac anatomy and physiology. Utilizes physics optimization skills, differentiating imaging abnormalities and proper diagnosis. Provides excellent diagnostic quality images for interpretation and assessment. Demonstrates accurate 2D linear/Doppler/M-mode cardiac measurements. A strong understanding of Strain, TEE imaging modalities and generation of preliminary reports. Exhibits professional collaborative interaction, with cardiologists, colleagues, nurses, faculty, and other team members. Eagerly pursues personal development in continued education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
La Mesa, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Applies independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
- Generates summaries (preliminary reports) describing type and content of captured images.
- Documents and communicates critical findings to appropriate staff and physicians.
- Makes independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.
- Utilizes contrast (Definity) for LV and Doppler jet opacification.
- Conducts bubble studies for detection of shunts.
- Educates nursing staff on how to administer, both Definity and Bacteriostatic saline.
- Independently prioritizes CATH lab, OR procedures, STATS, urgent, pending discharges, ICU, SICU, ER, and outpatient orders accordingly.
- Utilizes 2D, 3D and 4D ultrasound machines (Phillips, GE) to capture images of varying complexity.
- Supports physicians with a wide variety of TEE's, and Dobutmine stress testing.
- Exposure and experience with MAVR/TAVR/PFO closures/Watchman device structural heart procedures.
- Conducts life share studies.
- Performs routine maintenance of ultrasound machines and reports all major malfunctions to coordinate repairs.
- Provides guidance to physicians regarding diagnosis based on sonogram findings.
- Attends conferences related to cardiology updates and advances in technology.
- Takes overnight on call
Nursing Assistant
SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
San Diego, CA
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Assisted patients and staff with patient care needs.
- Understood policies and procedures, including; but not limited to hospital code of conduct.
- Followed and stayed current with up to date policies and procedures, and ensuring patient safety.
- Prioritized responsibilities, answering call lights, charting activities of daily living, obtaining and providing shift reports.
Echocardiography Technician Internship
ALVARADO HOSPITAL/SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
San Diego, CA
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Performed complete Transthoracic and Transesophageal echocardiogram exams in adherence to established protocols with 2D, M-mode, TDI, Doppler and Pedoff.
- Assisted proctor(s), and nursing staff by preparing and providing supplies needed for ultrasound enhancement agents.
- Maintained all equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
- Efficiently prepared written and electronic preliminary reports, provided accurate measurements and data to cardiologists.
- Prepared patient charts, added orders, and billed charges accordingly.
- Gained experience with TAVR, Intensive Care patients and Cath Lab procedures.
- Successfully collaborated with nursing staff, proctors, cardiologists and patients.
Caretaker
SHARP HOSPICE HOMES
La Mesa, CA
07.2013 - 05.2015
- CNA Enforced hospice home guidelines.
- Provided patient confidentiality.
- Followed regulatory guidelines.
- Maintained inventory.
- Assisted with patients with hygiene, and vitals.
- Prepared memos and correspondence to residents family, nursing staff, social workers, chaplain, case management, supervisors, and manager.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY
Grossmont Community College
La Mesa, CA06.2020
Associate of Applied Science -
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA06.2011
CNA
South Western College
Chula Vista, CA06.2014
Skills
- Applies ultrasound physics for optimization
- Understands Medical Terminology
- Utilizes Pedoff for assessment of AS severity
- Knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
- Generates preliminary reports
- Performs Global Longitudinal Strain/wall motion assessment
- Utilizes PISA for assessment of MR severity when applicable
- Performs 2D, color flow, Doppler, M-mode, 3D, Xplane imaging modalities
- Philips Affinity 70, IE33, IU22, and GE Vivid E9 ultrasound machine knowledge
- Maintains proper TEE probe sterilization techniques
- Follows PPE guidelines
- Currently working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Cerner, Epic, and Tomtec
- Follows HIPAA guidelines
- Practices patient safety, time management and team management
- Troubleshooting
Additional Information
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) - BLS Provider
Certification
- RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
08.2020 - Current
Echocardiography Technician Internship
ALVARADO HOSPITAL/SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL
06.2019 - 05.2020
Nursing Assistant
SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
05.2015 - 08.2020
Caretaker
SHARP HOSPICE HOMES
07.2013 - 05.2015
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY
Grossmont Community College
Associate of Applied Science -
Palomar College
CNA
South Western College