Carmen Vences
Elgin,IL
Summary
CCI licensed Cardiac Sonographer with 16 years of clinical experience of which 3 years are as an Ultrasound Tech. Dedicated and high skilled in providing quality studies, exceptional patient care and maintaining a safe work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer/Echo Technician
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Perform high quality In-patient and Out-patient routine and emergency echocardiograms.
- Abel to perform at least 8 echos in 8hr shift.
- Achieved greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements during echocardiograms
- Assist cardiologists in special procedures such as pericardiocentesis and Watchman devices.
- Perform IV on patient when needed to administer Definite.
- Transfer study to cardiologist for interpretation.
- Monitor patient's physical condition during course of patients procedures, report patient changes of status or emergency situation to clinical staff, supervisor and /or cardiologist.
- Enhanced patient comfort by employing clear communication of patients cardiac ultrasound procedure and addressing questions or concerns.
- Follow established protocol.
- Ensured patient confidentiality and privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations in all aspects of work.
- Ensure proper care in use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Be on call when required
- PAC'S: Archiving Digital Images into Picture Archiving and Communication system
- Continuously improved skills by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities and staying current with industry advancements.
Laboratory Support Technician
Advocate Sherman Hospital
04.2009 - 11.2021
- Perform In-Patient and Out-Patient routine and STAT lab draws
- Properly identify patient using at least 2 methods of identification
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and specimens.
- Provided support and training to junior lab staff.
- EKG performance for doctor interpretation
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
Education
Course Completion Certification - Non Invasive Cardiovascular Sonography
Midwestern Correre College
Chicago, IL03.2015
Skills
- Special Procedures: Exercise Stress Echo, Pharmacologic Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echo (TEE) including intraoperative and echo guided pericardiocentesis, and Wathman device.
- Imaging: 2-D, M-Mode, Continuous and pulsed wave Doppler, Color flow Doppler, and Definity Contrast
- special skills: fluent in Spanish, Dependable, Team collaboration, Perform IVs, and Excellent patient care
Accomplishments
- ICAEL: participation in collaborative and cooperative effort to establish and maintain the accreditation
- volunteer myself to work saturdays to bring th echo order down.
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer/Echo Technician
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Laboratory Support Technician
Advocate Sherman Hospital
04.2009 - 11.2021
Course Completion Certification - Non Invasive Cardiovascular Sonography
Midwestern Correre College
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