DESIREE DELFS
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Dynamic Sonography Instructor at Legacy Education-HDMC, recognized for innovative teaching methods and fostering critical thinking. Expert in diagnostic imaging and student evaluation, I successfully created engaging lesson plans that enhanced learning outcomes. Passionate about collaboration, I thrive in team environments, ensuring high-quality education and patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonography Instructor
Legacy Education-HDMC
Temecula
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives.
- Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop innovative approaches to instruction.
- Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Leveraged technology and provided instructional materials to facilitate active learning.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
Lead Sonographer
Dr. Vijay Arora
Apple Valley, CA
09.2007 - Current
- Preformed proficient exams in Ob/Gyn, Abdomen, Breast and Lower Extremity Venous studies
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following office and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses
- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low
- Reviewed diagnostic images' quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records
Sonographer
Desert Valley Hospital
Victorville, CA
05.2007 - 09.2008
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms
- Performed proficient exams on patients in Abdomen, Small Parts, Ob/Gyn
Sonographer
St. Mary's Hospital
Apple Valley, CA
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms
Sonographer
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
La Palma, CA
02.2005 - 08.2006
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms
Sonographer/Assistant Manager
Life Line Screening of America LLC
Cleveland, OH
08.2004 - 02.2005
- Company Overview: Mobile ultrasound company
- Scanning of Carotids and AAA
- Achieved management position after being employed for 1 month
- Mobile ultrasound company
Education
DMS Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Cental Californian Of Continuing Eduaction
Norco, CA09.2004
Associate of Science - Math/Science
Victor Valley Community College
Victorville, CA12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California Baptist University
Riverside, CASkills
- Organization
- Lesson planning
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration techniques
- Classroom management
- Student evaluation
- Patient assessment
- Diagnostic imaging
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Critical thinking development
- Classroom management techniques
- Team building
- Data management
- Team Management/Lead
- Scheduling
Accomplishments
- Instructor of the week December 2024
Certification
- ARDMS OB/GYN 121163
- BLS 245415205007 Expires 01/2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sonography Instructor
Legacy Education-HDMC
02.2024 - Current
Lead Sonographer
Dr. Vijay Arora
09.2007 - Current
Sonographer
Desert Valley Hospital
05.2007 - 09.2008
Sonographer
St. Mary's Hospital
08.2006 - 05.2007
Sonographer
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
02.2005 - 08.2006
Sonographer/Assistant Manager
Life Line Screening of America LLC
08.2004 - 02.2005
DMS Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Cental Californian Of Continuing Eduaction
Associate of Science - Math/Science
Victor Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California Baptist University
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