Elise Dunn RCS, RVS, RCCS
Lilburn,GA
Summary
Healthcare operations leader with 7+ years of progressive experience in sonography services, driving operational efficiency, staff development, and multi-site program growth to advance patient care and organizational performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer, Clinical Supervisor
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Scheduled clinic visits to observe clinic staff behavior, adherence to processes, and clinical skills
- Assess competencies and document semi-annually
- Meet or report quarterly with managers and other clinical supervisors to review information, make departmental changes as appropriate, and evaluate progress and goals of department
Lead Vascular Sonographer
Gwinnett Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
- Performed various ultrasound procedures including transthoracic echo, transesophageal echo, stress echo, arterial Doppler, venous duplex, upper and lower extremity vein mapping for bypass and fistula placement.
- Updated vascular imaging protocols and managed vascular call schedule. Trained cardiac sonographers on vascular procedures.
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
Cardiology Care Clinic
11.2013 - 06.2017
- Performed various ultrasound exams including transthoracic echo, arterial duplex, venous duplex, carotid duplex, abdominal aorta duplex, and exercise stress testing.
- Training of new sonographers on policies and procedures.
- Insurance precertification and scheduling of all ultrasound and nuclear imaging procedures.
Sonography Assistant Manager
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology
04.2022 - Current
- Developed relationships with outside hospital systems to implement sonographer coverage for city call
- Credentialed sonographers at Northside, Emory, Piedmont, and Grady
- Created and managed call schedules for both mandatory Northside call and voluntary weekend city call coverage
- Collaborated with sonography management team to determine staffing needs, interviews, and provide staff coaching
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Performed detailed congenital and non-congenital echocardiograms on patients from birth to age 21.
- Collaborated with other departments to provide an efficient and welcoming clinic visit for fmailies
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI12.2022
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate - Echocardiography
Cambridge College of Healthcare And Technology
Atlanta, GA2013
Skills
- Experienced adult and pediatric cardiac sonographer
- Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through discipline
- Ability to think globally
- Works well independently and as a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Timeline
Sonography Assistant Manager
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology
04.2022 - Current
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer, Clinical Supervisor
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology
03.2022 - 04.2023
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology
11.2018 - 03.2022
Lead Vascular Sonographer
Gwinnett Medical Center
06.2017 - Current
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
Cardiology Care Clinic
11.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Siena Heights University
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate - Echocardiography
Cambridge College of Healthcare And Technology
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