LINDSEY N. THOMAS BS, RDCS, RVT, FASE
Arena,WI
Summary
Driven Cardiovascular Sonographer, Clinical Instructor and Educator with experience in classroom and clinical settings, excited to bring 10-year background in sonography and education to growing and advancing the field. Highly proficient in developing strong education programs, robust curricula, and engaging lesson plans. Focused on helping students achieve personal and professional goals while improving patient care. Efficiently evaluates patients using routine ultrasound procedures with accurate documentation and preliminary reporting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Float Cardiac Sonographer
SSM Health
12.2023 - Current
- Works flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Assists with day-to-day operations, working efficiently, respectfully and productively with all team members.
- Works effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Achieves greater diagnostic accuracy through close attention to detail when capturing precise measurements during echocardiograms.
- Skilled with advanced cardiac imaging, including TAVR, Watchman and Mitraclip procedures.
- Conducts comprehensive echocardiographic assessments of adult, neonatal and pediatric patient with normal and abnormal results.
Clinical Instructor, Adult Cardiac Sonographer
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (UWHC)
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked on-on-one with UWHC Sonography students at UW Health Level 1 Trauma Hospital & associated clinics scanning patients one day per week
Clinical Education Coordinator, Adult Cardiac/Vascular
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
04.2016 - 10.2023
- Used continuous process improvement skills to refine clinical paperwork activities and create seamless procedure for students and clinical affiliates.
- Developed standard operating procedures for coordination of clinical rotations and placements, ensuring consistent experiences across all sites.
- Conducted and reviewed evaluations of clinical placements to assess validity for meeting clinical document preparation goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, evaluations, and other relevant documentation as required by accreditation bodies.
- Managed cohorts of 12-16 students per calendar year. Managed calls, messages and emails from students and clinical sites/instructors daily with prompt and clear communication skills.
- Maintained CAAHEP and JRC-DMS standards while developing presentations, lectures and activities for advanced cognitive, psycomotor and affective domains of learning.
Adjunct Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) Department of Radiology
04.2016 - 10.2023
- This position was in conjunction with the Clinical Education Coordinator position through the UWHC School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- This position provided access to the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health resources for education and learning.
Cardiovascular Staff Sonographer/Clinical Instructor
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Department of Heart and Vascular Care
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Performed 8-10 specialized ultrasound procedures per day based on physician requests, offering comprehensive diagnostic options for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by utilizing effective communication and efficient scanning techniques.
- Collaborated with physicians to review exam findings, optimizing treatment plans for patients.
- Evaluated new ultrasound equipment as part of technology assessment initiatives, informing purchasing decisions.
- Worked collaboratively on Quality Improvement projects with co-workers to present at quarterly meetings.
Education
Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
University of Wisconsin Hospital And Clinics School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Madison, WI08.2013
Bachelor Of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2013
Registry Examinations
- Pediatric Echocardiography (PE), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), 2018
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), 2013
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), 2013
- Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), 2012
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Echocardiography, 2015 - present
Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE) - Awarded 2022
- South Central Wisconsin Ultrasound Society (SCWUS), 2012 - present
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 2012 - present
- Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 2011 - present
- Society of Vascular Ultrasound, 2016 - 2018
Professional Committee/Board Memberships
Governance Committee - Member at Large, American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
- July 2024 - June 2026
Membership, Awards, and Recognition (MAR) Committee - Member at Large, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)
- October 2023 - October 2025
Cardiovascular Sonography Council Steering Committee - Member at Large, American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
- July 2023 - June 2025
Membership Committee - Member at Large, American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
- July 2022 - June 2024
Local Society Board Member - Echocardiography Representative, South Central Wisconsin Ultrasound Society
- January 2018 - December 2021
- Duties included: Set up and tear down before and after meetings, attending meetings, scheduling speakers, updating the Society's social media accounts (website and Facebook page) and assisting in the collection and submission of continuing medical education (CME) requirements.
Presentations and Invited Lectures
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Quarterly Echocardiography Meeting
- Mitral Stenosis: A Review with Echocardiography and Advanced Imaging
- March 15th, 2024 - In Person
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - SDMS Virtual Seminar: Cardiac
- Surviving the "Upside Down": How the Adult Echocardiographer Can Navigate the Strange World of Pediatric Echocardiography
- June 3rd, 2023
South Central Wisconsin Ultrasound Society
- Code "Blue": A Guide for the Adult Echocardiographer Screening Newborns for Critical Congenital Heart Disease
- October 10th, 2022 - Virtual
Educational Volunteer Work and Contributions
ASE Sonographer Career Ladder Workgroup (2023 - present)
- Works collaboratively with a group of volunteers from the Cardiovascular Sonography Council to create a Career Ladder for Sonographers and Sonography Managers to implement as a clear pathway for growth in their department.
SDMS CME Reviewer (2023 - present)
- Reviews CME for approval through the SDMS
Item Writer - Surpass (2023 - present)
- Inteleos - ARDMS: Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography Examinations
Application Development (2022)
- Beta Tester for Phase 1 and 2 for the ASE EchoGuide App
Online Learning Module Development
- SDMS Clinical Refresher Review - Lower Extremity Vasculature: Great Saphenous Vein (2021)
- SDMS Clinical Refresher Review - Lower Extremity Arterial: Common Femoral Artery (2020)
Clinical Reporting System Implementation
- Implemented Trajecsys as the new reporting and grading system for the UW Health School of DMS. An in-depth review of th CAAHEP and JRC-DMS accreditation standards was completed to update clinical competencies and evaluations. The system is currently in use since September 2021.
Professional Training
UW Health School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Annual Conference
- Madison, WI, 2023-2024
UW-Madison Teaching & Learning Symposium: Fostering Belonging, Bridging Divides
- Madison, WI, May 18th, 2023
American Society of Echocardiography 33rd Annual Scientific Sessions
- Seattle, WA, June 2022
International Foundation for Sonography Education and Research (IFSER) Educator's Summit
- Virtual 2021
Center for Teaching, Learning and Mentoring: Teaching at UW (replaced LEaP) Training
- Virtual 2021-2022
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Annual Meeting
- Virtual 2020
Teaching Academy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison: Learning Environment and Pedagogies (LEaP) Training
- Virtual 2020 and Madison, WI 2017-2019
Echocardiography in Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Symposium
- Rochester, MN, 2017
American Society of Echocardiography 26th Annual Scientific Sessions
- Boston, MA, June 2015
Publications
N/A
Teaching Experience
Classroom Teaching
- Clinical Education 1-5/6 – Echocardiography/Vascular 2016-2023
- Introduction to Fetal Echocardiography/Cardiovascular Physiology 2016-2023
- Pediatric Echocardiography I 2016-2023
- Embryology of the Cardiovascular System 2017-2023
- Pediatric Echocardiography II 2017-2023
- Seminar in Advanced Medical Imaging 2017/2019/2021-23
- Seminar in Professional Development in Sonography 2023
- Adult Echocardiography I – Valvular Pathology 2020
- Vascular Sonography II 2020
- Seminar in Education, Management and Research 2017-18/2020/2023
- Vascular Sonography I 2020/2022
- Adult Echocardiography III – Advanced Pathology 2018/2019
- Vascular Sonography III 2016/2017
- Adult Echocardiography II – Cardiomyopathies 2016
- Cardiovascular Principles 2016
ARDMS Board Review Sessions – Instructor
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer ARDMS Board Review Preparation - Pediatric Echocardiography 2016-2023
- Registered Vascular Technologist ARDMS Board Review Preparation 2017/2018/2021-2022
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer ARDMS Board Review Preparation - Adult Echocardiography 2018/2019
Clinical Teaching
Direct instruction, supervision, and evaluation of sonography students in one-on-one scanning laboratories for the following sessions:
- Pediatric Cardiac Scanning Laboratories 2016-2023
- Vascular Scanning Laboratories 2016-2023
- Adult Cardiac Scanning Laboratories 2016-2023
- Clinical Case Study Review and Scanning Evaluation 2017-2023
- Introduction to Abdominal Vasculature 2017/2018
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) 2016
Community Service
University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Letters and Science SuccessWorks Program - Volunteer
- January 2023: Attended a Zoom meeting with prospective students enrolled in the Healthcare Careers without Medical School group to speak about Sonography as an option for a career. Then, students in this group signed up to meet with me one-on-one to get a tour of the facility and ultrasound equipment with dedicated time for questions about Sonography.
Health Occupations and Professions Exploration (HOPE) - Volunteer
- 2019, 2022-2023 (inactive from 2020-2021 due to COVID): Presented a short lecture about Sonography to students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE). Supervised a hands on Carotid Duplex scanning laboratory with volunteer models.
High School Community Outreach Liaison - Volunteer
- 2019 - 2023: Traveled to rural Wisconsin high schools to present in classrooms and career fairs about Sonography. Gave demonstrations of the uses of ultrasound with a portable, handheld device.
Timeline
Regional Float Cardiac Sonographer
SSM Health
12.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor, Adult Cardiac Sonographer
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (UWHC)
09.2022 - 10.2023
Clinical Education Coordinator, Adult Cardiac/Vascular
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
04.2016 - 10.2023
Adjunct Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) Department of Radiology
04.2016 - 10.2023
Cardiovascular Staff Sonographer/Clinical Instructor
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Department of Heart and Vascular Care
08.2013 - 04.2016
Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
University of Wisconsin Hospital And Clinics School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Bachelor Of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee