LAVINIA SANTIAGO
Conshohocken,DC
Summary
To obtain a compassionate and challenging full-time position as a Perinatal Sonographer. Seasoned sonographer with success in building relationships with patients to produce highest quality images. Highly proficient in interpreting physicians' orders, determining appropriate imaging and maintaining comprehensive patient records. Clear communicator with clarity in assessing physician needs, patient physical position and recommendations for post-scan care considerations. Approachable and nurturing system operator with acute awareness of patient comfort level and adaptability in unprecedented scenarios.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physician for timely and accurate reporting of findings, improving patient care
- Supported physicians in making informed diagnoses with thorough documentation of sonographic findings and relevant clinical information
- Mentored new sonographers, sharing expertise in scanning techniques and best practices
- Demonstrated versatility in performing various types of ultrasounds including level 11 fetal anatomy, nuchal translucency(first trimester screening),diagnostic fetal echoes and procedures as CV and amniocentesis
Perinatal Sonographer
AMN Healthcare/Brynmawr Hospital
Bryn Mawr, PA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through continuous professional development, leading to better patient care
- Implemented 3D/4D ultrasound technology into practice, providing patients with more comprehensive diagnostic information
- Contributed to decrease in prenatal complications through thorough biophysical profile evaluations and monitoring of fetal growth patterns over time
- Served as a valuable resource for colleagues seeking guidance on best practices in perinatal sonography, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the department
- Ensured strict adherence to established protocols regarding patient privacy and confidentiality, maintaining a high level of trust within the healthcare environment
- Provided empathetic support to patients during examinations, creating a comforting environment that facilitated cooperation and successful scans
Perinatology Sonographer
Rady's Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Prepares examinations rooms for patients, perform second level ultrasounds including screening fetal echoes and monitor patient comfort level
- Use independent judgement during sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
- Deeply self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge in the field
- Mentored new sonographers, sharing expertise in scanning techniques and best practices
- Supported physicians in making informed diagnoses with thorough documentation of sonographic findings and relevant clinical information
- Increased diagnostic accuracy with meticulous attention to detail in capturing high-quality images
- Perform screening fetal echoes
Perinatology Sonographer
Scripps Hospital
La Jolla, CA
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Responsible for sonographer schedule, organize meetings, help with the patient's schedule
- Assist with the preparation and implementation of protocols for ultrasounds and procedures
- Reporting system super user and help with the ultrasounds billing
- Prepares examinations rooms for patients, perform second level ultrasounds and monitor patient comfort level
- Use independent judgement during sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
- Can establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Deeply self-motivated to increase my level of understanding and knowledge of the field
Sonographer
A.T.U. Einstein Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
11.2008 - 07.2018
- Company Overview: Philadelphia
- Follows established protocols and physician's orders to provide clear diagnostic images and data for physicians interpretation
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and health care e team, recognizing special nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs
- Assist in ultrasound guided procedures as Amniocentesis and CVS
- Philadelphia
General and Vascular Sonographer
STAT Resources
, PA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Temporary travel sonographer
- Perform Abdomen, OB & Gyn, Small parts and Vascular exams, traveling to different clinics, hospitals or private offices
- Following diverse establish protocols and physician orders to provide clear diagnostic images and data for radiologist interpretation
General Sonographer
Lansdale Abington Medical Center
Landsdale, PA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Working as a General sonographer, Breast imaging, Interventional Radiology procedures and Vascular exams as carotids, upper and lower extremities venous exams
- Assisting radiologist with Breast guided biopsies, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis and liver, kidneys and thyroid biopsies
- Responsible to cover after hours calls for Emergency department
General Sonographer
Mercy Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Performs detail sonographic evaluations of the abdomen, pelvis, small parts
- Prepares examination rooms for patients
- Cover on call hours for Emergency room department
General Sonographer
Episcopal Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: Philadelphia
- Measure anatomy accurately and document pathology in clear and concise manner, also able to acquire optimal diagnostic sonographic information on each exam performed and to evaluate and communicate that information to radiologist
- Philadelphia
Application Specialist
Pellegrina Company
San Juan, Puerto Rico
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Traveling around the island to hospitals and private offices to assist with the applications training for Siemens ultrasound equipment
Radiologist Technologist and General Sonographer
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Performs conventional X Rays examinations
- Assist the radiologist with Barium enemas, IVP, Shoulder and knees Arthroscopies, Hysterosalpingograms
- Performs detail sonographic evaluations of the abdomen, pelvis, small parts, OB & gyn, prostates, neonatal heads and transplants kidneys
- Prepares examination rooms for patients
- Cover on call hours for Emergency room department
Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS, Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Arizona City, AZ11.2022
BACHERLORS DEGREE - HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION, Education
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan06.1995
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - RADIOLOGY TECNOLOGY, Radiology
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE
Bayamon, PR06.1990
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish and English
- Yoga and Fitness Instructor
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Patient safety
- Medical Terminology Familiarity
- Compassionate patient care
- Cross-Sectional Anatomy Knowledge
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- HIPAA
- Professionalism and ethics
- Continuous learning mindset
Certification
- MMHW
- RDMS AB, OB&GYN
- NTQR
- CLEAR
- CPR/ BLS
- Fetal Echo Board
- 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Certification
Languages
- Spanish, Native or Bilingual
- English, Full Professional
Timeline
Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Perinatal Sonographer
AMN Healthcare/Brynmawr Hospital
03.2024 - 08.2024
Perinatology Sonographer
Rady's Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2024
Perinatology Sonographer
Scripps Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2022
Sonographer
A.T.U. Einstein Medical Center
11.2008 - 07.2018
General and Vascular Sonographer
STAT Resources
01.2006 - 01.2008
General Sonographer
Lansdale Abington Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
General Sonographer
Mercy Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2004
General Sonographer
Episcopal Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2001
Application Specialist
Pellegrina Company
01.1995 - 01.1997
Radiologist Technologist and General Sonographer
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
01.1991 - 01.1995
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS, Mental Health Counseling
Grand Canyon University
BACHERLORS DEGREE - HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION, Education
University of Puerto Rico
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - RADIOLOGY TECNOLOGY, Radiology
UNIVERSIDAD CENTRAL DEL CARIBE
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