Kimberly Cook
El Paso
Summary
Skilled cardiac sonographer with two years of experience in both a Level One trauma center and outpatient settings. Proven ability to produce accurate, high-quality echocardiographic studies while maintaining a strong commitment to patient comfort, safety, and continuous professional development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Heart and Vascular Centers of America
Sacramento
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted daily cardiac diagnostic scans evaluating heart function and pathology.
- prepared preliminary reports, and continuously monitored EKGs during exercise and pharmacologic stress tests.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to interpret ultrasound results and provide insights.
- Maintained and calibrated ultrasound equipment for optimal performance and accuracy.
- Educated patients about procedures and prepared them for testing protocols.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
University Medical Center
El Paso
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted diagnostic cardiac studies assessing cardiac function and disease.
- Assisted with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures on inpatient floors and in the operating room.
- Experienced in administering saline contrast and ultrasound contrast agents.
Cardiac Sonographer Student
El Paso Community College
El Paso
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Conduct and assist in echocardiography ultrasounds for patients presenting with diagnosed or suspected heart conditions, ensuring top-tier patient care.
- Execute quality echocardiograms in adherence to established protocols and procedures.
- Proficient in operating cardiac ultrasound equipment and proficiently capturing images.
- Independently perform ultrasound examinations on both adult and pediatric patients.
- Well-versed in hospital protocols and various cardiac pathologies.
- Completed six months of specialized training in Pediatric Echocardiography.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Echocardiography
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX06.2024
Skills
- Cardiac imaging
- EKG monitoring
- Ultrasound equipment calibration
- Diagnostic reporting
- Patient education
- Quality assurance
- Healthcare compliance
- Patient assessment
- Clinical procedures
- Effective communication
- Pulse wave doppler
- Doppler interpretation
- Stress testing
- Pediatric echocardiography
- Color flow mapping
Certification
• EKG Certified
• CPR Certified
• SPI expected November
•BLS Certification
•ARDMS
• CPR Certified
• SPI expected November
•BLS Certification
•ARDMS
Timeline
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Heart and Vascular Centers of America
01.2025 - Current
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
University Medical Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
Cardiac Sonographer Student
El Paso Community College
01.2022 - 05.2024
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Echocardiography
El Paso Community College