JESSICA CRUZ
New Windsor,NY
Summary
Compassionate professional in women's health care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in prenatal care, surgical procedures, and patient education, ensuring comprehensive support and care. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving, leveraging these soft skills to enhance patient trust and provide exceptional medical guidance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
OB/GYN Sonographer
Planned Parenthood of Greater NY
Newburgh, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Perform transvaginal and abdominal ultrasound for gestational age dating, abortion follow-up, and Intrauterine Contraceptives (IUC) localization
- Perform guided ultrasounds for accurate diagnostics.
- Documented patient charts with ultrasound findings to support accurate diagnosis and treatment
- Communicating and working directly with physicians regarding ultrasound findings and patient care
- Maintain clear and accurate medical records, utilizing the select electronic health record system
- Provided accurate information to patients regarding ultrasound procedures to enhance understanding and comfort
- Adhere to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and patient privacy regulations
- Participate in the quality assurance/risk management process for medical protocols, regulatory agency compliance, HR policies, and workplace safety policies
- Assisted surgical team during procedures to ensure smooth operations.
Temporary Travel Ultrasound Technician
Preventive Diagnostics
Brooklyn, NY
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Captured diagnostic images using mobile equipment at patients' bedsides in nursing facilities to facilitate timely assessment.
- Traveled through Northern New Jersey and did ultrasound exams for patients in Assisted living facilities and nursing homes
- Operated the GE Logiq e Ultrasound machine.
- Assisted in positioning patients to enhance accuracy and comfort during examinations.
- Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to ensure accurate matching with patient records.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.
- Observed and followed safety procedures to enforce universal precautions.
Echocardiography Technician Intern
Mount Vernon Montefiore Hospital
Mount Vernon, NY
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Performed adult transthoracic echocardiograms using 2D, M-Mode, color doppler, pulse wave doppler, continuous wave doppler
- Conducted routine and emergency echocardiograms for both inpatients and outpatients in clinical settings.
- Supported patient comfort and safety by monitoring behaviors during examinations and using ultrasound equipment to capture and document images of internal structures, blood flow, and areas of concern such as fluid accumulations.
- Ensured quality, safety, and patient confidentiality by adhering to hospital and regulatory guidelines during patient information collection and imaging procedures.
- Operated mobile imaging equipment to capture medical information at patients' bedsides, operating and emergency rooms.
- Performed routine maintenance of ultrasound machines and reported major malfunctions to coordinate repairs. Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment.
- Facilitated medical evaluations for overnight inmate admissions by assisting in echocardiogram scans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advanced Medical Imaging
Boise State University
Boise, ID08-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Monroe College
Bronx, NY 07-2020
Skills
- Diagnostic imaging
- Ultrasound imaging
- Patient imaging techniques
- Ultrasound interpretation
- Quality assurance
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient safety
- Patient recordkeeping
- Emergency response
- Equipment maintenance
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Problem resolution
- Team collaboration
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
Affiliations
Cum Laude Honors with a GPA of 3.4
Certification
- CPR
- BLS
- ARDMS Eligible
- ARRT Eligible
Timeline
OB/GYN Sonographer
Planned Parenthood of Greater NY
05.2021 - Current
Temporary Travel Ultrasound Technician
Preventive Diagnostics
01.2021 - 02.2021
Echocardiography Technician Intern
Mount Vernon Montefiore Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Advanced Medical Imaging
Boise State University
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Monroe College