Kristina Mauro BS, RCS
Durham,NC
Summary
Highly driven Registered Cardiac Sonographer with a background in providing high-quality patient care while performing complex, and detailed echocardiograms. Display comprehensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and structural heart disease. Possess strong technical skills and ability to interpret echocardiography data with high attention to detail, contributing significantly to accurate diagnosis and treatment plans in current role. Passionate and motivated to gain knowledge and expertise in Transesophageal and Intra-cardiac Echocardiograms for structural heart cases. Have consistently demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and seek the opportunity to enhance skillset while contributing to company growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Performed adult comprehensive cardiac sonography examinations in Outpatient and Inpatient settings, including transthoracic echocardiograms varying in complex pathology, exercise and pharmacological echo stress tests, echo-guided right ventricular biopsies for cardiac transplant patients, and transesophageal echocardiograms with detailed imaging and 3D imaging for structural heart cases and valvular repairs, and echo-guided procedures in the Cath lab.
- Experience with multiple ultrasound machines, including the EPIQ-CVx, GE-s70, and GE Vivid series.
- Conducted 2D imaging of all structures in the heart, M-mode, color Doppler, and spectral Doppler analysis, cross-sectional imaging, 3D imaging, strain imaging, as well as additional imaging dedicated to specific pathology.
- Trained in administering ultrasound-enhancing agents and agitated saline for designated imaging.
- Overnight on-call experience for emergency echocardiograms or echo-guided procedures, like pericardiocentesis, for patients in critical condition.
- Provided detailed written preliminary reports to physicians regarding findings from scans, including 2D measurements, Doppler tracings, valvular abnormalities and regurgitation, 3D volumes, and GLS strain values.
- Reviewed previous exams for comparison purposes, when applicable.
- Provided excellent patient care by effectively communicating with patients, completing thorough and in-depth echocardiograms, communicating, and working closely with other cardiology staff and doctors.
- Assisted in training echocardiography students and onboarding new hires on the proper operation of ultrasound machines, echocardiographic acquisition techniques, the knowledge and application of a vast number of pathologies, and providing guidance on advanced imaging techniques.
- Presented lectures and case studies to echocardiography students.
- Attended daily learning echocardiographic case study presentations, cardiology grand rounds, and continuing education courses to advance my knowledge within the cardiology field.
Education
Cardiac Sonography Graduate Certificate - Cardiology
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Elon University
Elon, NC05-2021
Skills
- Transthoracic echocardiogram
- Echocardiogram, stress test
- Echo-guided right ventricular biopsies
- Transesophageal echocardiogram
- Transesophageal Structural Heart Repair
- 3D imaging
- Strain Imaging
- Echo-guided procedures
- Critical thinking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Creative problem-solving
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Active listening
- Patient assessment
- Effective communication
- Self-starter and goal oriented
- Dedicated, hands-on learner
- Autonomous and individually motivated
Timeline
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Duke University Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Cardiac Sonography Graduate Certificate - Cardiology
Duke University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Elon University
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