Experienced licensed professional cardiac ultrasound sonographer with over 17 years of experience, providing strong clinical knowledge, and outstanding people skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
01.2024 - Current
Explained procedures to patients, answered questions, and provided reassurance during exams.
Evaluated the anatomy of cardiac structures, chambers, valves, great vessels and pericardium.
Assessed images for diagnostic quality and identified any artifacts or technical errors.
Performed echocardiograms and Doppler studies on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.
Identified any abnormal findings from sonography studies.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with ultrasound equipment such as GE-Vivid 7, GE-Logic 9, GE-E9, Phillips IE33, HP Sonos 5500.
Certified BLS.ACLS
Cardiac Sonographer
Stanford Healthcare (AYA Healthcare)
Stanford, CA
07.2023 - Current
Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Provide In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac pathophysiology.
Obtained in Depth experience with a variety of cardiac procedures including TEE, and a variety pathology.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with ultrasound equipment such as GE-Vivid 7, GE-Logic 9, GE-E9, Phillips IE33, HP Sonos 5500.
Certified BLS.ACLS
Cardiac Ultrasound
Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
01.2016 - 05.2023
Provide In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac pathophysiology.
Obtained in Depth experience with a variety of cardiac procedures including TEE, and a variety pathology.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with ultrasound equipment such as GE-Vivid 7, GE-Logic 9, GE-E9, Phillips IE33, HP Sonos 5500.
Certified BLS.ACLS
Cardiac Ultrasound - PRN / On Call
Arizona General Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
01.2017 - 10.2021
Provide In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac pathophysiology.
Obtained in Depth experience with a variety of cardiac procedures including TEE, and a variety pathology.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge working with ultrasound equipment such as GE-Vivid 7, GE-Logic 9, GE-E9, Phillips IE33, HP Sonos 5500.
Certified BLS.ACLS
Cardiac Ultrasonographer / Nuclear Medicine
Gilbert Emergency Hospital
Gilbert, AZ
10.2009 - 11.2018
Obtained in Depth experience with a variety of cardiac procedures including TEE.
In-depth knowledge of complex cardiac pathophysiology.
Experience with GE-Vivid 7, Phillips IE33, HP Sonos 5500.
Certified BLS.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Gilbert Emergency Hospital
Gilbert, AZ
02.2006 - 01.2018
Educated and informed patients and family to ensure optimal patient experience and outcome.
Administered therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceutical to patients under the direction of the physician.
Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
Followed radiation safety guidelines and techniques, in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
Experience with Siemens E-Cam (single and dual head), ADAC Genesis Camera (dual head), GE Infinia VC Hawkeye (with SPECT/CT).
Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
05.2001 - 03.2005
Full time, lead Respiratory Therapist.
Managed 20 Respiratory Therapist, maintained the work schedule, implemented disciplinary actions when necessary, and provided up to date clinical education requirements.
Set up and operated devices such as mechanical ventilators, CPAP machine, and aerosol generators, while following specified parameters of treatment.
Provided emergency care such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Monitored patients physiological response to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry.
Surgical Technologist-First Assistant L&D, OB-GYN
University of Mississippi Medical center
Jackson, MS
01.1992 - 01.2001
Provided Technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses and anesthesiologist.
Positioned patients on operating table and assisted with the application of sterile draping of patient prior to surgical procedure.
Handled surgical instruments and supplies to surgeon/s, held retractors and cut sutures, and preformed other tasks as directed by surgeon during operative procedure.
Education
Certificate: Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound -
Arizona Heart Institute
2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Gateway Community College
2006
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
Hinds Community College
2001
Certificate: Surgical Technologist -
Hinds Community College
1992
Certification
Cardiac Ultrasound- RDCS (132825)
Nuclear Medicine - NMTCB (028365)
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Stanford Healthcare (AYA Healthcare)
07.2023 - Current
Cardiac Ultrasound - PRN / On Call
Arizona General Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2021
Cardiac Ultrasound
Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
01.2016 - 05.2023
Cardiac Ultrasonographer / Nuclear Medicine
Gilbert Emergency Hospital
10.2009 - 11.2018
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Gilbert Emergency Hospital
02.2006 - 01.2018
Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
05.2001 - 03.2005
Surgical Technologist-First Assistant L&D, OB-GYN
University of Mississippi Medical center
01.1992 - 01.2001
Certificate: Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound -
Arizona Heart Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Gateway Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapist
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