DIANE NGUYEN
Sacramento,California
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with a quick-learning ability and an aptitude for interfacing with patients, associates, and other healthcare professionals. Proven history of leveraging excellent communication to reduce patient anxiety and facilitate efficient and effective procedures. Ten years of ultrasound experience and actively seeking a weekend position in which commitment, focus, and superior patient care are highly valued.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
Northern California VA Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
- Performs a wide range of outpatients and inpatients ultrasound exams such as general abdomen, breast , small parts, female pelvic , first and second trimester, vascular
- Assist radiologist in breast biopsy procedure
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
San Mateo Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2027
- Performs a wide range of outpatients and inpatients ultrasound exams such as general abdomen, small parts, pelvic, first trimester, second trimester fetal survey, DVT
Intern
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Carried out diverse functions in a hospital setting, including moving heavy equipment, transporting patients, and assisting other staff members.
- Provided superior patient care before, during, and after exams.
- Communicated with patients to explain procedures and alleviate concerns through compassion and information.
- Executed general, peripheral vascular, abdominal, retroperitoneal, gynecological, and other general ultrasound studies.
- Assisted the radiologist in conducting multiple procedures.
- Completed ultrasounds for patients in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters.
- Liaised with patients to address individual needs including assisting movement to and from wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Collaborated with radiologists to gather patient history and assess exam results to aid in correct diagnosis.
Intern
Sutter General Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Performed a diverse range of ultrasound studies to continuously hone skill set.
- Gathered all relevant patient medical history information prior to exam.
Training Consultant
InVitria
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Spearheaded and oversaw the development and implementation of new procedures and protocols.
- Trained employees to gain familiarity with newly implemented procedures.
- Oversaw experiments to verify proper conformance to new protocols.
Research Associate
Ventria Bioscience
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Carried out experiments under the supervision of scientists.
- Assisted with research objectives by performing varied tasks to facilitate data acquisition.
- Communicated experiment and test results to scientists in a concise and accurate fashion.
Lab Technician
CVD IDEXX LABORATORY SERVICE
08.1998 - 06.2011
- Supported immunological testing procedures.
- Served as a key contributor in laboratory maintenance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE
01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
Davis, California01.2013
Skills
- RDMS ( ABD, OBGYN, BREAST)
- RVT
- BLS certified
- Detail-oriented
- Information management
- Record keeping
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Reporting
- Patient-focused
- Diagnosis
- Samsung RS85 prestiq
- GE Logiq 10
- GE Logiq 9
Accomplishments
Helped ultrasound department negotiate with Samsung on free upgrading new soft ware and replacing new ultraound probes .
Certification
- Sterile Product Certification
- Chemo Certification
Affiliations
- Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Locations
- San Mateo, CA, 10/2017, Current
- Grass Valley, CA, 06/2016, 05/2017
- Sacramento, CA, 01/2016, 06/2016
- Fort Collins, CO, 07/2011, 07/2012
- Davis, CA, 08/1998, 06/2011
- Sacramento, CA, 08/1997, 08/1998
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Full Professional
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
Northern California VA Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
San Mateo Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2027
Intern
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2017
Intern
Sutter General Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2016
Training Consultant
InVitria
07.2012 - 01.2013
Research Associate
Ventria Bioscience
08.2011 - 07.2012
Lab Technician
CVD IDEXX LABORATORY SERVICE
08.1998 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
COSUMNES RIVER COLLEGE
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