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Lesley Barrera

Paterson

Summary

Highly organized and trained professional with recent Patient Care experience. Seeking to obtain a position as a Cardiac Sonographer that will allow me to utilize and expand the knowledge acquired through education and clinical experience. Proficient in the production of high quality diagnostic echocardiograms with the ability to examine and evaluate technical aspects of echocardiography examination results and prepare preliminary findings to the cardiologist.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

AHS Children's Specialty Center Neurology
10.2022 - Current
  • Assisting with ADLs and taking vital signs
  • Obtaining prior authorization for medication.
  • Verifying insurance through epic and register patients.
  • Book appointments and obtain referrals.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies, reducing waste through effective stock monitoring practices.
  • Trained new staff in office procedures and patient interaction protocols, fostering a collaborative team environment.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Administered patient care by conducting vital sign assessments and documenting medical histories.

Cardiac Sonographer, Clinical Externship

Advanced Cardiology Practice and Vein Center
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Performed adult transthoracic echocardiograms utilizing 2-D, M-mode, Color flow Doppler with measurements, Tissue Doppler, PW, CW, and Pedoff probe protocols
  • Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities
  • Prepared and ensured patients were properly positioned and immobilized for echocardiography examination
  • Patient intake, explained the procedure to be performed, maintaining ethical standards
  • Applied critical thinking skills to ensure optimal patient care within scope of training
  • Observed formal stress echocardiogram procedures
  • Executed vital signs and followed detailed exam protocols
  • Assisted the physician as directed, followed procedures, demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, cooperation, and maintained an attitude of professionalism
  • Strictly adhered to all safety regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures
  • Knowledge and compliance with OSHA and PPE regulations
  • Familiarity with Bubble studies during a full protocol echocardiogram
  • Educated patients on procedures and provided reassurance throughout examination processes.

Education

Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Sonography, ECHO

Eastwick College
07.2024

32 Credits in Science Nursing coursework - undefined

Passaic County Community College
01.2021

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • EKG, Vital Signs and Venipuncture
  • HIPAA
  • Computerized EMR Software
  • Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Excellent Communication skills
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient scheduling
  • Patient care

Certification

  • AHA, BLS Healthcare Provider Certificate
  • American Medical Certification Association: MAC
  • ARDMS, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography - RDCS-AE, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echo Credential, in progress

Languages

BILINGUAL English/Spanish

EQUIPMENT

Philips, GE, and JJ VIVID T9

Timeline

Cardiac Sonographer, Clinical Externship

Advanced Cardiology Practice and Vein Center
01.2024 - 07.2024

Certified Medical Assistant

AHS Children's Specialty Center Neurology
10.2022 - Current

32 Credits in Science Nursing coursework - undefined

Passaic County Community College

Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Sonography, ECHO

Eastwick College

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