Brianna Ward
Carterville,IL
Summary
Aspiring Sonography professional with hands-on clinical experience conducting ultrasounds. Possess strong knowledge of anatomy, medical terminology, patient care and sonographic procedures. Demonstrates robust technical skills in operating ultrasound equipment, along with a compassionate approach to patient interaction. Committed to applying learned techniques and principles to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging services.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Sonography Student
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Harrisburg, IL
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed sonographic examinations of patients under the supervision of a physician.
- Assisted in the maintenance and cleaning of ultrasound equipment.
- Provided appropriate patient education regarding sonography procedures and protocols.
- Monitored fetal heart rate during obstetric ultrasounds using transducers, probes, and monitors.
- Prepared examination rooms for sonography procedures by setting up necessary instruments and supplies.
- Operated Doppler ultrasonic scanners to detect abnormal blood flow patterns or other abnormalities in organs or tissues.
- Evaluated images for technical quality and made adjustments as needed.
- Interpreted sonograms to identify anatomical structures or abnormal findings.
- Established effective communication with patients to ensure comfort throughout the procedure.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
- Prepared and assessed patients, reviewing documentation and medical history.
- Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
- Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations.
- Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2025
Skills
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Stress management techniques
- Patient shielding techniques
- Patient confidentiality
- HIPAA
- Infection-control practices
- Compassionate patient care
- Electronic medical records management
- Ultrasound physics
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
- Clinical Assessments
- Physical Stamina
- Medical Imaging
Certification
- July 2024- Sonography Principles and Instrumentation
Timeline
Sonography Student
Southern Illinois Healthcare
08.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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