Madison Nastazio
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
- Skilled ultrasound technician with more than three years of hands-on experience.
- Expert in providing basic patient care when performing a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures and producing high-quality images.
- Adept at managing equipment maintenance schedules, inventory and patient workflow.
- Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities.
- Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
Planned Parenthood
West Palm Beach, FL
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted physicians with interventional procedures such as biopsies and aspirations.
- Maintained accurate patient records, including images and reports of scans.
- Provided patient instruction regarding the preparation for their exam.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain high quality images of internal organs and tissues.
- Adjusted settings on equipment to optimize imaging results.
- Identified anatomical structures in the scanned images during examinations.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during each procedure.
- Reviewed patient history prior to performing ultrasounds.
- Reported findings from scans accurately to referring physicians or radiologists.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by ensuring all necessary supplies were available.
- Consulted with other health care professionals about patient care plans and treatment options.
- Calibrated and maintained ultrasound equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while handling confidential patient information.
- Informed patients about the results of their scan after it was reviewed by a physician or radiologist.
- Provided support and comfort to patients throughout the duration of their exam.
- Educated staff members on how to use new ultrasound machines effectively.
- Developed relationships with referring physicians, vendors, and other staff members within the organization.
- Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
- Analyzed sonographic information and communicated findings to appropriate physicians.
- Generated summaries describing type and content of captured images.
- Utilized transvaginal scanners to detect particularly obscured abnormalities.
- Programmed and adjusted scanners to meet needs of specific procedures and most effectively capture transducer images.
- Assumed responsibility for mental and physical comfort of patients during ultrasound process.
- Performed routine maintenance of ultrasound machines and reported major malfunctions to coordinate repairs.
- Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment.
- Helped patients feel at ease and monitored behaviors throughout examinations to maintain safety and comfort.
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
- Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations.
- Obtained written consent from patients to perform procedures and upheld HIPAA, legal and facility standards in all actions.
- Made independent decisions about appropriate length and scope of examinations based on physician directives and findings during scans.
- Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor procedures.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Ensured that all instruments used during exams were cleaned properly after each use according to established protocols.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Participated in team meetings to improve workflows and contribute to improving patient population outcomes.
- Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Verified appointment times with patients, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
Ultrasound Student
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained accurate patient records, including images and reports of scans.
- Provided patient instruction regarding the preparation for their exam.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain high quality images of internal organs and tissues.
- Adjusted settings on equipment to optimize imaging results.
- Identified anatomical structures in the scanned images during examinations.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during each procedure.
- Reviewed patient history prior to performing ultrasounds.
- Reported findings from scans accurately to referring physicians or radiologists.
- Adhered to ethical standards of practice while handling confidential patient information.
- Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
- Obtained written consent from patients to perform procedures and upheld HIPAA, legal and facility standards in all actions.
- Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
Ultrasound Student
Doctor’s Ultrasound
Loxahatchee Groves, FL
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained accurate records of patient data and images for review by the radiologist.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain cross-sectional images of organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes.
- Assured quality control of all ultrasound scans produced according to department protocols.
- Provided patient instruction prior to each procedure explaining the process of the examination.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy and confidentiality requirements at all times.
- Identified anatomical structures while performing Ultrasound scans using appropriate terminology.
- Ensured that quality standards were met by evaluating accuracy, appropriateness, completeness, and timeliness of results.
- Demonstrated knowledge regarding anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, instrumentation, physics and mathematics principles associated with ultrasound techniques.
- Documented findings from each exam accurately into patient's medical record.
- Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
- Utilized 2D and 3D ultrasound machines to capture images of varying complexity.
- Generated summaries describing type and content of captured images.
- Prepared and assessed patients, reviewing documentation and medical history.
- Used ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of internal structures, blood movements, bodily masses and target concerns such as fluid accumulations.
Ultrasound Student
R.M Imaging
Boca Raton, FL
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained accurate records of patient data and images for review by the radiologist.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to obtain cross-sectional images of organs and tissues for diagnostic purposes.
- Provided patient instruction prior to each procedure explaining the process of the examination.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy and confidentiality requirements at all times.
- Identified anatomical structures while performing Ultrasound scans using appropriate terminology.
- Ensured that quality standards were met by evaluating accuracy, appropriateness, completeness, and timeliness of results.
- Demonstrated knowledge regarding anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, instrumentation, physics and mathematics principles associated with ultrasound techniques.
- Documented findings from each exam accurately into patient's medical record.
- Analyzed sonographic information and communicated findings to appropriate physicians.
- Applied independent judgment during exam process to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings.
- Positioned patients to most effectively orient ultrasound equipment.
- Generated summaries describing type and content of captured images.
- Prepared and assessed patients, reviewing documentation and medical history.
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
- Obtained written consent from patients to perform procedures and upheld HIPAA, legal and facility standards in all actions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southeastern College
West Palm Beach, FL10-2021
Skills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Staff Education
- Image interpretation
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- HIPAA Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Schedule Coordination
- Patient Safety
- Data Entry
- Clinical Documentation
- Procedure Assistance
- Phlebotomy
- Patient Scheduling
- Equipment Sterilization
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Inventory and supply management
- Patient Relations
- Medical Records Management
- STD counseling
- Compassionate
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Medical terminology proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
Planned Parenthood
02.2022 - Current
Ultrasound Student
R.M Imaging
07.2021 - 08.2021
Ultrasound Student
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2021
Ultrasound Student
Doctor’s Ultrasound
04.2021 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southeastern College