Guadalupe L Miranda
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Over 33 years of extensive echo clinical healthcare experience. Over 20 years of Non Invasive Lab Supervision including implementation of digital image and reporting system management. Implementation of reporting system for echocardiography (Heartlab, McKesson and CCW ). Twenty-five years of preceptorship for clinical students, and hospital staff. Working with the cardiology fellows on an ongoing basis to facilitate their training in echocardiography. Technical director for ICAEL Lab accreditation at all CPMC echo lab sites. Working in the health care field For over 40 years. Demonstrated strong professional attitude, financial, knowledge and operational teamwork, staff development in clinical skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
CPMC VNC Sutter Health
06.1999 - Current
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Communicated daily with staff members to identify patients requiring ultrasound evaluation.
- Delivered subject matter expertise to staff on topics relating to ultrasound examinations.
- Verified functionality of ultrasound equipment and worked closely with vendors and Biomed department to refer equipment for repairs.
- Operate ultrasound equipment to help physicians treat and diagnose patients with medical conditions.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Clinical Lab Instructor
City College of San Francisco
08.2005 - Current
- Organized supplies, maintained equipment and prepared laboratory environments for student learning.
- Monitored students during labs and intervened in dangerous activities.
- Observed students to assess progress with laboratory work and assign grades.
- Cultivated learning-focused laboratory environment dedicated to building student skills and interest in field.
- Demonstrated skills and safety procedures to students during laboratory sessions.
Cardiac Sonographer III
California Pacific Medical Center
06.1999 - Current
- Perform Echo, Stress Echo, TEE, Intraoperative TEE, Patient Billing, and Preceptor to students from the CCSF CVT/Echocardiography program in the lab
- Working with the cardiology fellows on an ongoing basis to facilitate their training in echocardiography
- Facilitated the 2008 ICAEL Lab accreditation and re-accreditation for the echo lab and ongoing.
Cardiac Sonographer
Summit Medical Centers
04.1995 - 05.1999
- Communicated daily with staff members to identify patients requiring ultrasound evaluation.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Verified functionality of ultrasound equipment and worked closely with appropriate department to refer equipment for repairs.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Cardiac Sonographer
Alexian Brothers Hospital
01.1990 - 05.1995
- Performed Echo, Stress Echo, EKG, Scheduling and Patient Billing
- Preceptor to students from the local CVT/Echocardiography programs in the lab
- Interviewed and trained new staff for the lab
- Worked with Cardiology Fellows in the lab setting.
Clinical lab instructor
John Adams Campus
09.2003 - 03.2005
- In both a classroom setting and hospital lab.
- Organized supplies, maintained equipment and prepared laboratory environments for student learning.
- Monitored students during labs and intervened in dangerous activities.
- Demonstrated skills and safety procedures to students during laboratory sessions.
- Cultivated learning-focused laboratory environment dedicated to building student skills and interest in field.
- Applied advanced education to help students struggling with material and techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Management / Organization
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA05.2005
Cardiovascular Technology/Echocardiography Program - Certificate Cardiac Echo Program
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA09.1992
No Degree - biological and physical sciences
De Anza College
Cupertino, CA09.1990
Skills
- Protocol Development
- Best Practices
- Quality Patient Care
- Patient Information
- Contrast Studies
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Chamber Size Measurement
- Ultrasound image quality
- 3D ultrasound imaging
- Strain imaging
- Peer Mentoring
Certification
ARDMS, BLS.
Hiking and travel
Love to travel and hike national parks here in the USA as well as in Europe.
Timeline
Clinical Lab Instructor
City College of San Francisco
08.2005 - Current
Clinical lab instructor
John Adams Campus
09.2003 - 03.2005
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
CPMC VNC Sutter Health
06.1999 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer III
California Pacific Medical Center
06.1999 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Summit Medical Centers
04.1995 - 05.1999
Cardiac Sonographer
Alexian Brothers Hospital
01.1990 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Management / Organization
Saint Mary's College of California
Cardiovascular Technology/Echocardiography Program - Certificate Cardiac Echo Program
Foothill College
No Degree - biological and physical sciences
De Anza College
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