Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Chassity Villegas

Las Cruces,New Mexico

Summary

Experienced Sonographer with a proven track record at Memorial Medical Center, demonstrating critical thinking and compassionate patient care. Skilled in ultrasound-guided procedures and PACS systems. Committed to continuous learning, I've significantly contributed to improving patient care through advanced imaging techniques. Currently RDMS registered in abdomen, ob/gyn, vascular, and breast ultrasound.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sonographer

Obgyn Consultants
06.2022 - Current
  • Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
  • Helped physicians with IUD placements and removals.
  • Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients, contributing to a positive and supportive environment.
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Reduced appointment wait times by optimizing scheduling processes and efficiently managing daily workload.
  • Increased diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in capturing high-quality images.

Sonographer

Memorial Medical Center
03.2014 - 04.2022
  • Demonstrated versatility in performing various types of ultrasounds including abdominal, obstetrical, vascular, and small parts examinations.
  • Collaborated with radiologists for timely and accurate reporting of findings, improving patient care.
  • Expanded skill set by attending continuing education courses, staying current on industry advancements.
  • Optimized image quality using advanced technical skills, resulting in more accurate assessments of patient conditions.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
  • Assisted physicians with procedures such as paras, thoras, and D&C's.

Sonograper

Southwest Vascular
01.2014 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with a vascular physician for timely and accurate reporting of findings, improving patient care.
  • Demonstrated versatility in performing various vascular ultrasounds including venous and arterial exams on legs, arms, and neck arteries.
  • Assisted with varicose vein procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM
12.2013

Skills

  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Ultrasound-guided procedures
  • PACS and DICOM Systems
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Continuous learning mindset

Certification

BLS certified

ARDMS certified

Sonography Principles and Instrumentation - 2013

Abdomen - 2014

Vascular technology- 2018

Obstetrics & Gynecology 2019

Breast - 2021

Timeline

Sonographer

Obgyn Consultants
06.2022 - Current

Sonographer

Memorial Medical Center
03.2014 - 04.2022

Sonograper

Southwest Vascular
01.2014 - 06.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Dona Ana Community College
Chassity Villegas