Gao Shoua Vang
Hiddenite,NC
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive expertise in diagnostic imaging and patient care. Proven ability to conduct precise ultrasound procedures and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. Known for adaptability, reliability, and excellent communication skills. Bringing a strong understanding of medical procedures and deep knowledge of hospital policies and operations. Committed to delivering excellent customer service in a hospital setting. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Self-empowered individual, embodying quality assurance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sonographer
Iredell Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive ultrasound examinations to assist in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Contributed to team goals by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity targets without compromising quality.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, contributing to a positive and supportive environment.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of sonography equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Engaged in continuous education to stay updated on advancements in sonography technology and techniques.
- Conducted detailed abdominal, pelvic, obstetric, and vascular ultrasound examinations, leading to accurate diagnoses.
- Prepared patients and supported radiologist during paracentesis, thoracentesis, and biopsy procedures.
- Increased diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in capturing high-quality images.
- Operated advanced imaging equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards during procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to discuss findings and contribute to patient care strategies.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced efficiency of ultrasound services within the department.
Operating Room Health Unit Coordinator
United Hospital
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with Charge Registered Nurse to verify accuracy of surgery add-on cases
- Communicates patient care needs to nursing staff
- Utilized resources to ensure accurate entry of accommodation codes and patient billing charges
- Organized patient charts and ensured proper assembly.
- Facilitated patient discharges by printing Release of Information (ROI) packets for nursing homes and other facilities.
Patient Service Representative
Minnesota Eye Consultants
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Checked in and out patients after appointment visits, ensuring accurate scheduling and patient flow
- Collected payments and applied them to patient accounts, facilitating financial transactions and record accuracy
- Facilitated referral exchanges between healthcare providers to ensure patient continuity of care.
- Conducted inbound and outbound calls to schedule patient appointments and address inquiries.
- Handling medical records and consent forms
- Traveling to all 4 clinics in MN for work: Minnetonka, Blaine, Woodbury, and Bloomington.
Float
River Lake Clinic
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Administering dilation drops
- Managed phoropters to ensure optimal diagnostics for each patient
- Performed tests on patients based on appointment type
- Conducted thorough refraction assessments to determine patients' vision prescriptions.
- Maestro
- Executed MAC scans to evaluate patients' retinal health and visual function.
- Administered AdaptDX testing to diagnose potential age-related macular degeneration in patients.
- Conducted visual field tests (GTOP/MTOP) to assess patients' peripheral vision.
Section Leader
Lion Services, INC.
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Managed 20 production associates including assemblers, machine operators, and quality assurance personnel
- Educate and trained associates reporting to me
- Communicated with upper management to align expectations and procedures for operational efficiency
- Interviewed and screen potential employee
- Educated and trained associates to enhance skills and improve team performance
- Guide visually impaired assemblers
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Concordia University St. Paul
St. Paul, MN05.2024
GED - undefined
Harmony Learning Center
Maplewood, MN01.2021
Skills
- Abdominal sonography
- Obstetric sonography
- Vascular ultrasound
- Ultrasound procedures
- Color doppler imaging
- Small parts sonography
- Diagnostic imaging
- Sonographic physics
- EPIC
- Cerner
- Infinitt
- PACS systems
- HIPAA
- Attention to details
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Patient care
- Empathetic care
- Teamwork
- Medical terminology proficiency
Certification
- Sonography Principles & Instrumentation, 03/9/2024
- Registered OBGYN
- On going RVT board
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hmong
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sonographer
Iredell Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Operating Room Health Unit Coordinator
United Hospital
02.2022 - 10.2022
Patient Service Representative
Minnesota Eye Consultants
03.2021 - 02.2022
Float
River Lake Clinic
04.2019 - 11.2020
Section Leader
Lion Services, INC.
09.2014 - 05.2018
GED - undefined
Harmony Learning Center
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Concordia University St. Paul
Clinical Sites
10/2023 - 03/2024
- Unity Hospital - Fridley, MN
- Northfield Hospital - Northfield, MN