Kayla Armendariz
Grand Prairie
Summary
Driven and compassionate individual with focus on patient care and collaboration. Equipped with solid understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology and proficient in using ultrasound equipment and interpreting diagnostic images. Dedicated to contributing to accurate diagnoses and improved patient outcomes. Passionate about furthering career solely in pediatric echocardiography.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Experienced in performing cardiac ultrasound exams, which include: adult and pediatric echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, and stress echocardiograms
- Proficient in producing high quality images in order to help physicians visualize proper cardiac anatomy and pathology
Medical Assistant
Expedian Urgent Care
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Variety of administration tasks (scheduling appointments, insurance verification and eligibility)
- Gathering of patient vitals
- Performing variety of tests (COVID-19, RSV, flu, strep, urine)
- Administering appropriate injections (Meningitis vaccine, Flu vaccine, TDAP, Decadron, Toradol, Rocephin, or Kenalog) to patients in the deltoid or intramuscular site
Optometric Assistant
Cargo Eye Care
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Variety of administration tasks (scheduling appointments, insurance verification and eligibility)
- Gathered visual acuities, retinal scans of the back of the eye, OCT scans of the eye macula and optic nerve, and eye pressure for the Optometrist
Lab Processor
Baylor Scott & White
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Data entry and quality assurance of patient information on samples
Lab Aide
Inform Diagnostics
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Prepared tissue samples for Pathologists to examine and render diagnosis
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiovascular Sonography
The College of Health Care Professions
Fort Worth, TX12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of North Texas
Denton, TX07-2019
Skills
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuing education commitment
Certification
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
- Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Examination SPI-ARDMS-American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Timeline
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Expedian Urgent Care
07.2021 - 12.2023
Optometric Assistant
Cargo Eye Care
05.2021 - 07.2021
Lab Processor
Baylor Scott & White
07.2020 - 05.2021
Lab Aide
Inform Diagnostics
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
- Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Examination SPI-ARDMS-American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiovascular Sonography
The College of Health Care Professions
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of North Texas
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