Board certified songrapher with experience with exceptional patient care, diagnostic imaging protocols and optimization. Adequately coordinating abdominal, vascular, gynecological, and breast examinations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer w Vasc Cert I
U Of M Health- Sparrow
Lansing
03.2026 - Current
Performed high-quality ultrasound examinations for diverse patient populations.
Collaborated with breast radiologists to interpret diagnostic mammograms and ultrasound images.
Performed breast needle core biopsies in a safe, accurate and diagnostic manner.
Sonographer
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
07.2024 - 02.2026
Provided exceptional patient care through an empathetic attitude, interpersonal skills and comprehensive knowledge about ultrasound examinations and protocols.
Demonstrated a collaborative attitude with coworkers and interpreting radiologists in order to provide optimal imaging for diagnostic purposes.
Proficiency in EMR/PACSA systems, safety procedures, and invasive procedures such as ultrasound guided biopsies.
Sonography Tutor/ Clinical Liaison
Mercy College of Health Sciences
01.2022 - 07.2024
Facilitated communication between clinical site, student, and clinical coordinators to ensure smooth transition from classroom to clinical experience.
Showed positive and encouraging attitude towards clinical sonography students during examinations.
Student Sonographer
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
03.2024 - 06.2024
Performed ultrasound examinations under the supervision of a registered technician, managed ultrasound machines, and ensured quality assurance.
Collaborated and presented examinations to a radiologist for diagnostic use.
Asepsis, CPR and procedure experience.
Education
AAS - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southeast Technical College
BBA - Professional Sales
University of Toledo
Skills
Ultrasound guided procedures
Patient assessment and care
EMR/PACS management including Cerner and EPIC
Quality assurance and use of GE, Philips, and Siemens machines
Clinical collaboration
References
Andrea Wessels ARDMS, RVT, 1 (515) 371-8539
Marissa Hinman ARDMS, RVT, (515) 227-8847
Kelly Kraska Mercy College DMS Program Director, (515) 491-8151