Corina Jalique
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Organized and dependable Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with 2 years of experience and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Professional, kind and gentle when performing diagnostic imaging to reduce patients' nervousness and pain. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer
Heart Center Of Nevada
10.2022 - Current
- Ensured clear communication with healthcare providers regarding exam findings and recommendations for further evaluation or treatment as needed.
- Increased patient comfort by explaining procedures and providing compassionate care during exams and procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing diagnostic vascular ultrasound examinations that included abdominal aorta, carotids, lower extremity arterials and lower extremity venous exams.
- Summoned help and instituted measures when confronted with emergencies.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining professionalism, respect, and empathy towards patients and colleagues alike.
- Recognized abnormalities and life-threatening findings.
- Optimized image acquisition through the selection of appropriate transducers, settings, and techniques for each examination.
- Achieved greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements during echocardiograms.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Helped physicians complete peripheral vascular concerns by assisting with procedures such as ultrasound guided ablations, phlebectomies, and cosmetic sclerotherapy.
- Promoted a safe work environment by following infection control protocols and proper equipment handling techniques.
Cardiac Sonographer
Advanced Cardiology Specialists
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Warm Springs Surgery Center LLC
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Assisted patients from waiting area to echocardiography exam room.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Conducted electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Intern
Warm Springs Surgery Center LLC
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation with beam-restrictive devices and shielding techniques.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Conducted electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student
Warm Springs Surgery Center LLC
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients from waiting area to echocardiography exam room.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Conducted electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada
12.2017 - 03.2022
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student
Warm Springs Surgery Center LLC
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients from waiting area to echocardiography exam room.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Conducted electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student
Sunrise Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Delivered subject matter expertise to staff on topics relating to ultrasound examinations.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Assisted patients from waiting area to echocardiography exam room.
- Obeyed isolation and infection control procedures and demonstrated knowledge of fire and safety procedures.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Operated the following equipment: GE Vivid I, Phillips iE33, Phillips Epiq 7C, and Phillips Affinity CVX, calibrated settings and adjusted controls to obtain accurate scans.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student
Desert Springs Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Obeyed isolation and infection control procedures and demonstrated knowledge of fire and safety procedures.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Operated Phillips Epiq 7C equipment, calibrated settings and adjusted controls to obtain accurate scans.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student
Summerlin Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Obeyed isolation and infection control procedures and demonstrated knowledge of fire and safety procedures.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Operated Phillips Epiq 7C equipment, calibrated settings, and adjusted controls to obtain accurate scans.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Used skills to help cardiologists complete routine and invasive procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05.2022
High School Diploma -
David Starr Jordan Senior High School
Long Beach, CA06.1998
Skills
- Patient education
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Echo and Vascular Sonography
- Data Entry
- Documentation and image storage
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Venous insufficiency assessment
- Vein Mapping
- Bilingual
Certification
- BLS Training
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Timeline
Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer
Heart Center Of Nevada
10.2022 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Advanced Cardiology Specialists
09.2022 - 09.2022
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Warm Springs Surgery Center LLC
08.2022 - 09.2022
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Intern
Warm Springs Surgery Center LLC
06.2022 - 08.2022
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student
Warm Springs Surgery Center LLC
01.2022 - 05.2022
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student
Warm Springs Surgery Center LLC
08.2021 - 12.2021
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student
Sunrise Hospital
06.2021 - 07.2021
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student
Desert Springs Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2021
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student
Summerlin Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
University Medical Center Of Southern Nevada
12.2017 - 03.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
College of Southern Nevada
High School Diploma -
David Starr Jordan Senior High School
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