Coleen Velasco
Seattle
Summary
Dedicated Diagnostic Ultrasound Sonographer with a strong background in team collaboration and protocol development. Proven ability to educate patients and ensure accurate documentation, driving improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Ultrasound Sonographer
Swedish Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic
Seattle
08.2020 - Current
- Conducted detailed ultrasound examinations to assess fetal health and development.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients on procedures, ensuring comfort and understanding during exams.
- Documented findings accurately in patient records for physician review.
- Assisted in developing protocols for improved imaging techniques and patient safety.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for ultrasound procedures and patient interactions.
- 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.
- Analyzed sonographic information and communicated findings to appropriate physicians.
- Utilized transvaginal and transrectal scanners to detect particularly obscured abnormalities.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating, and emergency rooms.
Physical Therapy Asistant
Proliance Surgerons
Mill Creek
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted therapists in implementing treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Monitored patient progress and reported observations to physical therapists.
- Prepared treatment areas and maintained equipment for therapy sessions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Diagnostic Ultrasound
Bellevue College
Bellevue 06-2020
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Abdominal sonography
- Fetal assessment
- 3D imaging
- Pathology identification
- Record documentation
- Patient education
- Clinical communication
- HIPAA
- Equipment maintenance
- Process improvement
- Protocol development
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Mentorship
- Staff training
- Critical thinking
- Stress management
- Health literacy
- Physics principles
Certification
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)
- Nuchal Translucency Certification (FMF)
- Fetal Echocardiogram Certification (FE)
Affiliations
- Youth Director
Christian Faith Center 2016-2017 - Dance Instructor
Vibe Dance Studio 2013-2017
Timeline
Diagnostic Ultrasound Sonographer
Swedish Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic
08.2020 - Current
Physical Therapy Asistant
Proliance Surgerons
11.2017 - 08.2018
Associate of Arts - Diagnostic Ultrasound
Bellevue College