Elissa Dinh-Lopez
Stockton,Ca
Summary
Cardiac Sonography student completing an associate-level cardiac sonography program with extensive hands-on clinical training across CPMC Sutter Health, San Francisco and Sutter Memorial Medical Center in Modesto. Experienced in adult transthoracic echocardiography, diagnostic-quality 2D and Doppler imaging, cardiac measurements, and evaluation of complex cardiovascular patients. Clinical exposure includes advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support including LVAD and Impella patients, valvular disease, and critically ill patients. Strong patient communication, adaptability, and attention to detail in fast-paced hospital environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CPMC Sutter Health
San Francisco, Ca
04.2026 - 08.2026
- Completed hands-on training in adult transthoracic echocardiography across both inpatient and outpatient settings in a high-acuity cardiovascular setting.
- Performed and assisted with 2D, M-mode, color Doppler, PW/CW Doppler, cardiac measurements, and image optimization.
- Gained experience imaging medically complex and critically ill patients, including patients with advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support such as LVADs and Impella.
- Assisted with agitated saline (bubble) studies and exercise/pharmacologic stress echocardiography; familiar with ultrasound-enhancing agents (UEAs).
- Assisted with evaluation of LV/RV function, wall motion, valvular pathology, chamber size, and Doppler hemodynamics.
- Adapted patient positioning and imaging techniques to individual patient conditions while maintaining patient comfort, safety, and diagnostic image quality.
Sutter Memorial Medical Center
08.2026 - 09.2026
- Continued adult echocardiography training in a high-acuity hospital and Level II trauma center.
- Performed and assisted with routine and complex inpatient echocardiograms, including 2D, M-mode, color and spectral Doppler, measurements, and image optimization.
- Worked with a diverse patient population while collaborating with registered sonographers and healthcare professionals to provide efficient, patient-centered care.
Crew Member
Del Taco
Stockton, CA
01.2025 - 04.2026
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
Stockton, CA
07.2022 - Current
Security Guard
Allied Security
Stockton, CA
01.2020 - 06.2022
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiac Sonography
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute
Sacramento, CA09-2026
Associate of Mathematics and Science -
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA01-2023
Associate of Science, Health Science -
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA01-2023
Associate of Arts -
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA01-2022
Skills
- Inpatient & Outpatient imaging
- Bubble Studies
- Stress Echoes
- UEA
- Patient-Centered Care
- Patient Safety/ Privacy
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Calm under pressure
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
ARDMS SPI — Passed, BLS — Basic Life Support, Medical Assistant Diploma, ARDMS AE - Exam scheduled for September 28, 2026
Timeline
Sutter Memorial Medical Center
08.2026 - 09.2026
CPMC Sutter Health
04.2026 - 08.2026
Crew Member
Del Taco
01.2025 - 04.2026
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
07.2022 - Current
Security Guard
Allied Security
01.2020 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiac Sonography
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute
Associate of Mathematics and Science -
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate of Science, Health Science -
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate of Arts -
San Joaquin Delta College