Kelli Cutrera
Summary
Registered Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonographer (RDCS, RVT) with 7+ years of experience in echocardiography, cardiovascular diagnostics, and patient care. Skilled Epic Cupid super-user and CPACS administrator with hands-on involvement in major system upgrades, including CPACS 15.0.1 upgrade and Epic cross-over. Adept at bridging clinical expertise with healthcare technology to optimize workflows, support implementation projects, and train cross-functional teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
08.2020 - Current
- Managed the CPACS system upgrade for non-invasive cardiology, collaborating with IT and clinical teams to ensure successful implementation.
- Led the EPIC crossover, providing training and ongoing support to staff for seamless adoption.
- Coordinated inpatient and outpatient schedules, echo tech call schedules, and PTO requests, balancing departmental needs with employee satisfaction.
- Acted as a liaison between the clinic, cath lab, and OR to streamline operations and enhance patient care delivery.
Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer
St. Patrick's Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Performed diagnostic cardiovascular procedures, ensuring accurate and efficient patient assessments.
- Assisted in implementing new workflow processes to improve procedural efficiency.
Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer
Heart and Vascular Center
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted comprehensive diagnostic imaging and provided technical expertise to the cardiology team.
- Contributed to process improvements that enhanced patient throughput and diagnostic accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX12-2018
Bachelor of Applied Sciences -
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12-2016
Skills
- Echocardiography Expertise: TTE, TEE, Stress Echo, TAVR procedure support
- Epic Cupid Super-User & CPACS Administration: Troubleshooting, workflow optimization, staff training
- Project Management: Successfully managed CPACS 1501 upgrade and Epic cross-over for non-invasive cardiology with minimal disruption
- Operations Coordination: Oversee inpatient/outpatient schedules, call schedules, and PTO requests for echo techs to ensure optimal staffing
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Coordinate and streamline workflows across clinic, cath lab, and OR
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Epic, CPACS, Change Healthcare PACS, and GE MUSE
- Process Improvement: Designed and implemented workflows that enhanced both clinical and operational outcomes
- Leadership & Training: Experienced in mentoring, providing staff training, and fostering cross-functional collaboration
- Communication: Strong ability to act as liaison between clinical, IT, and leadership teams
Certification
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
- Proficient in EPIC, CPACS, and healthcare operational systems
Timeline
Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer
Lake Charles Memorial Health System
08.2020 - Current
Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer
St. Patrick's Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2020
Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer
Heart and Vascular Center
12.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science -
Lamar Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Applied Sciences -
McNeese State University