Cheryl Hawkins
Standish
Summary
Exceptional Cardiovascular Technologist offering more than 45 years' working with physicians to diagnose and treat cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. Specializing in care of patients undergoing PTCA, stent placement and IABP placement.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte
08.1988 - 12.2023
- Assisted in training new staff members, ensuring adherence to best practices and facility protocols.
- Improved workflow efficiency with thorough equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient data in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Delivered subject matter expertise to staff on topics relating to ultrasound examinations.
- Streamlined report generation process, resulting in timely delivery of diagnostic information to physicians.
- Continuously updated knowledge on emerging trends within the field of cardiac sonography, resulting in the implementation of best practices and improved patient care.
- Ensured patient safety during exams by adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted with research projects involving cardiac imaging technologies, advancing medical knowledge within the field of sonography.
- Communicated daily with staff members to identify patients requiring ultrasound evaluation.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Contributed to accurate diagnoses by providing high-quality echocardiogram images for physician interpretation.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive cardiac ultrasound examinations.
- Aided cardiologists with complex procedures including intraoperative monitoring and guidance during interventional treatments.
- Fostered strong relationships with referring physicians, promoting effective communication channels that enhanced patient outcomes.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Maintained and adjusted cardiology and pulmonary equipment.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Uniontown Area Senior High School
Uniontown, PA06.1975
Skills
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Electronic Charting
- Self-Motivation and Initiative
- Body positioning and placement
- Patient Relations
- Equipment Calibration
- Doppler Interpretation
- Transesophageal echocardiogram experience
- Diagnostic Accuracy
- Communication abilities
- Image Optimization Techniques
- Cardiac anatomy knowledge
- Continuous Wave Doppler
- Interpreting cardiac rhythms
- Intracardiac echocardiography
- Medical Charting
- Echocardiography expertise
- Philips equipment maintenance
- Electronic medical records familiarity
- Contrast echocardiography
- Cardiac sonography
- Pulse Wave Doppler
- Clerical Support
- Networking
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Certified RCS, Cardiovascular International Institute - 45 years experience
Timeline
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte
08.1988 - 12.2023
- Certified RCS, Cardiovascular International Institute - 45 years experience
High School Diploma -
Uniontown Area Senior High School
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