Katrina Ross
Madera,California
Summary
People-focused professional with experience in healthcare, now transitioning into marriage and family counseling. Known for patience, kindness, strong communication, and the ability to support others in stressful situations. Passionate about helping individuals feel heard, build skills, and move forward. Dedicated to developing a career in marriage and family counseling.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac sonographer
Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Inpatient and outpatient experience. Performs echocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiograms; ensures patients are cared for; and ensures echo reports are delivered to cardiologists promptly.
Cardiac sonographer
Cardiovascular Consultants
Fresno, CA
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Outpatient experience. Performs echocardiograms and carotid ultrasounds, takes manual blood pressures, ensures patients are cared for, and delivers exam reports to the cardiologist promptly.
Cardiac and vascular sonographer
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
Visalia, CA
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Hospital and outpatient experience. Performs echocardiograms, arterial exams on arms and legs with ankle brachial pressures, carotid exams, venous exams on arms and legs, saphenous vein mapping, venous insufficiency studies, Holter monitors, transesophageal echocardiograms, makes sure patients are comfortable and taken care of, teaches students vascular studies and beginning fundamentals of echocardiograms, and reports of echocardiograms and vascular studies.
Receptionist for Front Desk
Total Woman Fitness
Bakerfield, CA
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Answer phones, clean the gym, ensure all clients are taken care of and that their needs are met, and balance the cash register at all times.
Physical Therapy Aide
Hughes/Brogan Physical Therapy
Clovis, CA
08.2010 - 08.2015
- Therapeutic ultrasounds, ice massages, answer phones, schedule appointments, interact with patients, retrieve medical records for physical therapists, perform workouts with patients, keep therapists on time with patients, and do laundry.
Education
Master of Arts Degree - Clinical Mental Health Counseling- Marriage and Family Therapy
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO12-2027
Associate of Science Degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA01-2017
Bachelor of Science Degree - Kinesiology Exercise Science
California State University- Fresno
Fresno, CA05-2015
Skills
- Clear Empathic Communication
- Active Listening Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Self-Control
- Assertiveness
- Conflict Resolution
- Empathy
- Taking Responsibility
- A Sense of Humor
- Hard Worker
- Client-Centered Communication
- Rapport Building
- Accountable
- Confidentiality and Ethical Practice
- Organization and Case Tracking
- Mandated Reporting Awareness
Affiliations
Member of the American Counseling Association
Certification
- Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support
- Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Registered
- Registered Vascular Technician
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonographer
Timeline
Cardiac sonographer
Community Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Cardiac sonographer
Cardiovascular Consultants
03.2020 - 03.2021
Cardiac and vascular sonographer
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
06.2017 - 03.2020
Receptionist for Front Desk
Total Woman Fitness
09.2015 - 01.2016
Physical Therapy Aide
Hughes/Brogan Physical Therapy
08.2010 - 08.2015
Associate of Science Degree - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
San Joaquin Valley College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Kinesiology Exercise Science
California State University- Fresno
Master of Arts Degree - Clinical Mental Health Counseling- Marriage and Family Therapy
Colorado Christian University
Pending
Student training-Play Therapy pending June 2026
Chi Sigma Lota Inductee pending June 2026