KARINA SENTSOVA
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Registered Cardiac Sonographer with a strong foundation in echocardiography and direct clinical experience gained through intensive hands-on training in a hospital setting. Confident performing transthoracic echocardiograms and assisting with TEEs.
I enjoy working closely with cardiologists and care teams to provide accurate, patient-focused imaging. Detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and genuinely excited to bring my skills to a busy, team-driven imaging department.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Adventist Health Memorial Hospital
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Gained hands-on experience performing transthoracic echocardiograms on a variety of patients, with guidance from experienced sonographers.
- Accurately documented findings and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA and hospital standards.
- Worked closely with cardiologists and the Echo Lab team to review scans, discuss findings, and understand different cardiac conditions.
- Assisted with several transesophageal echocardiograms and performed over 80 transthoracic scans independently, trusted by my clinical instructor with minimal supervision
USNA (Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant)
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Provided hands-on care to acutely ill patients across multiple units, including ED, med-surg, ICU, telemetry, in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Maintained professionalism in high-stress situations, including code blues, behavioral crises, and end-of-life care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Generations Healthcare
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided daily care and support for patients, including assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, and feeding.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff to ensure timely care.
- Built strong, compassionate relationships with patients by being attentive to their needs and offering emotional support.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiac Sonography
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute (SUI)
09-2025
Associate of Science -
American River College
12-2023
Skills
- Full Echo Protocols (2D, M-mode, Doppler, Color Flow)
- Experience with Contrast Echos and Bubble studies
- Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) interpretation
- Experienced with Epic and Change Healthcare, for accurate patient charting, and health record management
- Knowledgeable in using billing codes, managing clinical workflows, and following standard documentation practices
- Over 4 Years experience of patient care
- >920 hours of clinical experience
- Bilingual in Russian
Certification
- RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
- SPI CERTIFIED
- BLS/CPR CERTIFIED
- HIPAA & OSHA CERTIFIED
- CNA CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Intern
Adventist Health Memorial Hospital
03.2025 - 08.2025
USNA (Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant)
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Generations Healthcare
07.2022 - 12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiac Sonography
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute (SUI)
Associate of Science -
American River College
EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE
- PHILIPS IE33, EPIQ7C, 3DX
- Samsung MySono U6
- Acuson s 20000
- EDAN Accclarix AX3 & LX3
- Accclarix AX8
- GE Voluson S8
- Whale LAMBDA P9
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