Beth Bowman
Limestone,TN
Summary
Experienced Registered Cardiac Sonographer recognized for leadership in mentoring junior staff and maintaining high diagnostic standards. Committed to continuous education and fostering strong relationships with referring physicians to optimize patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Ballad Health System
Kingsport, TN
03.2009 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive echocardiograms to assess cardiac function and anatomy.
- Utilized advanced sonographic equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic images.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in cardiac sonography techniques.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Ensured patient safety during exams by adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive cardiac ultrasound examinations.
- Supported high-quality patient assessment through the use of advanced ultrasound technology and software applications.
- Contributed to accurate diagnoses by providing high-quality echocardiogram images for physician interpretation.
- Improved workflow efficiency with thorough equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Fostered strong relationships with referring physicians, promoting effective communication channels that enhanced patient outcomes.
- Provided compassionate care, creating a comfortable environment for anxious or nervous patients during examinations.
- Participated in continuing education initiatives to maintain certification and enhance skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technology
Northeast State
Blountville, TN08-2008
Skills
- Data entry and documentation
- Doppler interpretation
- 3D echocardiography
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Transesophageal echocardiogram experience
- Clinical assessment
- Medical terminology
- Diagnostic accuracy
- Echocardiography expertise
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuing education commitment
- Contrast echocardiography
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Stress testing
- Continuous wave doppler
- Patient positioning techniques
- Pulse wave doppler
- Pediatric echocardiography
- Color flow mapping
- Cardiac anatomy mastery
- Body positioning and placement
- Patient preparation
- Chamber size measurement
- Teamwork
- Blood flow measurement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active listening
- Patient safety
- Decision-making
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Ballad Health System
03.2009 - Current
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technology
Northeast State