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.
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
Cardiac Sonographer
Colusa Medical Center
Colusa, California
09.2025 - Current
- Performed comprehensive adult inpatient and outpatient echocardiography examinations, in accordance with ASE and facility protocols.
- Conducted back-to-back echocardiography exams in a high-volume setting while maintaining image quality, accuracy, and patient care standards.
- Contributed to timely diagnosis and management of critical cardiac conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
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.
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
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.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiac Sonography
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute (SUI)
Sacramento, CA09-2025
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
- Charting proficiency in Epic, Change Healthcare, and Freeland
- 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
EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE
- PHILIPS IE33, EPIQ7C, 3DX
- Samsung MySono U6
- Acuson s 20000
- EDAN Accclarix AX3 & LX3
- Accclarix AX8
- GE Voluson S8
- Whale LAMBDA P9
References
- Jessica Spotswood (Clinical Instructor)
Phone: (916) 936 - 9288
Email: spotswj@ah.org
- Dr. Bashir Noori (Program Director)
Phone: (916) 533 - 9898
Email: abdul@sui.edu
- Tamara Spiva (SUI Lab Instructor)
Email: tspiva@sui.edu
- Hassan Hassoun (Registered Echo Tech)
Phone: (551) 221-2578
Email: hassan357ny@yahoo.com
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer
Colusa Medical Center
09.2025 - Current
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